Thoughts on purchasing a expII 16570

[carl5]

Originally Posted by Woody

You don't sound to me as though you have much passion for the 16570. If you are going to get one then I would suggest you focus on condition. Most of the explorer IIs are bought not by enthusiasts, collectors or investors but by those looking for a genuine tool watch. As such they tend to be used and generally show the marks from an active life. The bezel is the area that shows the most wear, so try to find one which is relatively unmarked as they are a devil to refinish. That said, i don't think the 16570 is anything special. I owned the white dial version and never really felt much warmth for it. I much prefer the current version and opted for that model when I was looking to add another Explorer to my collection. Of the others you mention then I am not a huge fan of the 16710. I have owned three over the years, but found them all to be somewhat characterless. Again I would opt (and have) for the modern ceramic version, but failing that try to save for one of the older acrylic crystal models (1675 or 16750). They have a lot more of a vintage charm to them. If you have your heart set on a five digit reference then the only one I would recommend is the 14060M. Great watch, classic design and a real icon. Good luck with your search (it is most of the fun).

You right, he doesn't seem serious with that particular model