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mopsey · 18 December 2007, 08:03 AM

I've decided that this is definately my next purchase although it will have to wait till after the monster family Greek holiday in August.

I can get one brand new for £2480.00
Thats about $5k.
Is this about right?

mopsey · 18 December 2007, 08:05 AM

16570 white face by the way

Texsubmariner · 18 December 2007, 10:34 AM

That's about right for MSRP. See if you can get a discount.

Welshwatchman · 18 December 2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopsey

I've decided that this is definately my next purchase although it will have to wait till after the monster family Greek holiday in August.

I can get one brand new for £2480.00
Thats about $5k.
Is this about right?

You should be able to squeeze a bit more discount from an AD.

Expect to pay around £2300 from a specialist or £2100 nearly new at one of the numerous selling forums.

Either way it's a great watch.

DS/B MINI S · 18 December 2007, 11:11 AM

You should be able to get a discount on the Exp II. I've been wearing mine today, so here's a pic to get you to August

Thermo · 18 December 2007, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopsey

I've decided that this is definately my next purchase although it will have to wait till after the monster family Greek holiday in August.

I can get one brand new for £2480.00
Thats about $5k.
Is this about right?

Excellent choice, go for it.
its like having a GMT, but without a definite Rolex stamp: ie not the most recognizable Rolex.
once you get used to it, you may not want to spend time wearing other Rolexes... :)

Thermo · 18 December 2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS/B MINI S

You should be able to get a discount on the Exp II. I've been wearing mine today, so here's a pic to get you to August

great blade!!

waeleldasher · 18 December 2007, 01:54 PM

I can't wait to get mine!!! I will order a black panerai strap with white stitching to go with it too...

Not to take over this discussion, but my AD has 2 white face Explorer II, one with the lugs with holes and another that's newer style with no holes in the lugs. Both watches are brand new...not sure what to go for.

Any advice?

Sorry Mopsey for bringing this up in your thread.

cheers

W

mopsey · 18 December 2007, 05:39 PM

No worries mate.
If you want to get your post count up!!

Thanks for the info fellas.

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 December 2007, 06:03 PM

Good price, but see if you can squeeze the lemon a bit more.

I look forward to seeing the pics!

imranahmed · 18 December 2007, 08:48 PM

Good price as I thought in UK the MRSP is GBP 2780.-

Naitch · 18 December 2007, 09:18 PM

Yeah, I had mine valued for insurance at the weekend and replacement cost is £2740!

gaopa · 18 December 2007, 09:50 PM

Mopsey, I am crazy about my EXP II and am eager for you to get yours. I have only had mine a few months, but really like it. Merry Christmas! Bill P.

Robb · 18 December 2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waeleldasher

I can't wait to get mine!!! I will order a black panerai strap with white stitching to go with it too...

Not to take over this discussion, but my AD has 2 white face Explorer II, one with the lugs with holes and another that's newer style with no holes in the lugs. Both watches are brand new...not sure what to go for.

Any advice?

Sorry Mopsey for bringing this up in your thread.

cheers

W

Your AD still has an Exp II with lugs holes??? Wonder why it never sold? See if they will sell with a 30% discount and I will buy!!

vukotab · 18 December 2007, 10:11 PM

That`s a good price,Mopsey.However,there`s no mistake with Explorer II,even if you slightly overpay it you`ll be very pleased with it!Believe me,I am!

Jedi · 19 December 2007, 02:26 AM

Great choice and a great price.

Took my new Explorer II with me on a trip back home downunder and put it through the paces... some outdoors stuff, 4wd'ing, yachting... yeah, came through with flying colours, +1.5/day.... sensational... Reading the Ran Fiennes autobiography now to get more into the Explorer mood

waeleldasher · 19 December 2007, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robb

Your AD still has an Exp II with lugs holes??? Wonder why it never sold? See if they will sell with a 30% discount and I will buy!!

It never sold because they lost the cert. But it is brand new and had been unsold since it arrived to the store. I am tempted to pick that one up instead of the newer style. I can always have it authenticated by RSC if I need an official paper. If all things being equal...which would you prefer? Hole or no hole? This is really a question for everyone.

cheers

W

Jedi · 19 December 2007, 03:57 AM

Lug holes for me... lends a more 'tool' air to the watch.

f16570 · 19 December 2007, 04:57 AM

It is a great watch and UK list is £2740.
I love my watch.
Should get a good discount on this.
Enjoy

f

mopsey · 19 December 2007, 06:51 AM

Deep joy at the responces and pics fellas.

Its going to have to wait till after August (unless the wife decides to dip into her pin money

)
I'm not really a 'brick on the wrist' sort of bloke, hence my 34mm date but the Exp. II seems to look not as big as the old subs gmt etc.
I think thats why it appeals to me so much.

CEG · 19 December 2007, 07:34 AM

I can buy one of these at the mo from late 90's, no box or papers but £1400...

18 December 2007, 08:03 AM	#1
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Explorer II I've decided that this is definately my next purchase although it will have to wait till after the monster family Greek holiday in August. I can get one brand new for £2480.00 Thats about $5k. Is this about right?

18 December 2007, 11:11 AM	#5
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	You should be able to get a discount on the Exp II. I've been wearing mine today, so here's a pic to get you to August __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

18 December 2007, 01:54 PM	#8
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	I can't wait to get mine!!! I will order a black panerai strap with white stitching to go with it too... Not to take over this discussion, but my AD has 2 white face Explorer II, one with the lugs with holes and another that's newer style with no holes in the lugs. Both watches are brand new...not sure what to go for. Any advice? Sorry Mopsey for bringing this up in your thread. cheers W __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

18 December 2007, 06:03 PM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Good price, but see if you can squeeze the lemon a bit more. I look forward to seeing the pics! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 December 2007, 09:50 PM	#13
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Mopsey, I am crazy about my EXP II and am eager for you to get yours. I have only had mine a few months, but really like it. Merry Christmas! Bill P. Attached Images

18 December 2007, 08:05 AM	#2
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	16570 white face by the way

18 December 2007, 10:34 AM	#3
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	That's about right for MSRP. See if you can get a discount.

18 December 2007, 05:39 PM	#9
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	No worries mate. If you want to get your post count up!! Thanks for the info fellas.

18 December 2007, 08:48 PM	#11
imranahmed Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Imran Location: Karachi Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 146	Good price as I thought in UK the MRSP is GBP 2780.-

18 December 2007, 09:18 PM	#12
Naitch Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: BHam - England Watch: DJ/ SS Sub/ 111 Posts: 49	Yeah, I had mine valued for insurance at the weekend and replacement cost is £2740!

18 December 2007, 10:11 PM	#15
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	That`s a good price,Mopsey.However,there`s no mistake with Explorer II,even if you slightly overpay it you`ll be very pleased with it!Believe me,I am! Attached Images

19 December 2007, 02:26 AM	#16
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Great choice and a great price. Took my new Explorer II with me on a trip back home downunder and put it through the paces... some outdoors stuff, 4wd'ing, yachting... yeah, came through with flying colours, +1.5/day.... sensational... Reading the Ran Fiennes autobiography now to get more into the Explorer mood

19 December 2007, 03:57 AM	#18
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Lug holes for me... lends a more 'tool' air to the watch.

19 December 2007, 04:57 AM	#19
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	It is a great watch and UK list is £2740. I love my watch. Should get a good discount on this. Enjoy f

19 December 2007, 06:51 AM	#20
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Deep joy at the responces and pics fellas. Its going to have to wait till after August (unless the wife decides to dip into her pin money ) I'm not really a 'brick on the wrist' sort of bloke, hence my 34mm date but the Exp. II seems to look not as big as the old subs gmt etc. I think thats why it appeals to me so much.

19 December 2007, 07:34 AM	#21
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	I can buy one of these at the mo from late 90's, no box or papers but £1400... __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

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