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Actsulb · 26 September 2011, 03:08 AM

I am looking at the 40mm Explorer II (serial number starts with G) at my local authorized Rolex jeweler, is it worth buying since the new 42mm Explorer II is coming out in a few weeks? (The news 42 mm Explorer with it's price tag of $7750 is out of my price range)

Is the 40mm Explorer II considered "old news" since the 42mm is coming out, should I try to save up and buy the 42mm is a year?

Thanks.

Cru Jones · 26 September 2011, 03:51 AM

Hi and welcome to TRF.

The 16570 is a great reference and has many fans, but, only you can answer your question. No matter what, we're talking a lot of money, so, get what you really like and don't look back.

horseco · 26 September 2011, 03:55 AM

I think the 40mm explorer has the potential to hold its value quiet well, because it is now discontinued... also its a great watch, I say go for it...

dieseldragon · 26 September 2011, 04:01 AM

Absolutely YES! I sold mine this afternoon to my brother in-law. Its the ultimate stealth Rolex and the do-it-all watch.

Joey_V · 26 September 2011, 04:13 AM

I would not.

Actsulb · 26 September 2011, 04:23 AM

Thank you everyone for your input, it is greatly appreciated. Also, thank you for the warm welcome!

Puffy · 26 September 2011, 04:25 AM

Love the Exp II

gwalker · 26 September 2011, 05:36 AM

I wouldn't but I'm not a fan of the Explorers at all. If you like the watch go for it but I will never own an Explorer. Good Luck with the choice.

capote · 26 September 2011, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Actsulb

I am looking at the 40mm Explorer II (serial number starts with G) at my local authorized Rolex jeweler, is it worth buying since the new 42mm Explorer II is coming out in a few weeks? (The news 42 mm Explorer with it's price tag of $7750 is out of my price range)

Is the 40mm Explorer II considered "old news" since the 42mm is coming out, should I try to save up and buy the 42mm is a year?

Thanks.

Go for it if you like it. With the introduction of the 42 mm I don't consider it as much "old news" as "the last great Exp2 reference". /Biased point of view

mldaytona · 26 September 2011, 06:13 AM

Save up and get the new Exp II 42.

dddrees · 26 September 2011, 06:40 AM

If that's the model you want then get it. Only you can determine which one it is you like the best. By the way just because it isn't the latest version, doesn't make it a bad refference. I have one that is almost 40 years old, but I still like it.

26 September 2011, 03:08 AM	#1
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	40 mm Explorer II, should I buy it? I am looking at the 40mm Explorer II (serial number starts with G) at my local authorized Rolex jeweler, is it worth buying since the new 42mm Explorer II is coming out in a few weeks? (The news 42 mm Explorer with it's price tag of $7750 is out of my price range) Is the 40mm Explorer II considered "old news" since the 42mm is coming out, should I try to save up and buy the 42mm is a year? Thanks.

26 September 2011, 04:01 AM	#4
dieseldragon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Ian Location: Spain Watch: Ω & ♛ Posts: 1,321	Absolutely YES! I sold mine this afternoon to my brother in-law. Its the ultimate stealth Rolex and the do-it-all watch. __________________ Rolex GMT, Zenith Chronomaster Sport, Zenith Pilot type 20 40mm, IWC mkXVI, Tudor BB58, Glashütte Original SeaQ 39. 5

26 September 2011, 04:13 AM	#5
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I would not. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

26 September 2011, 04:25 AM	#7
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Love the Exp II __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

26 September 2011, 06:40 AM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If that's the model you want then get it. Only you can determine which one it is you like the best. By the way just because it isn't the latest version, doesn't make it a bad refference. I have one that is almost 40 years old, but I still like it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 September 2011, 03:51 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Hi and welcome to TRF. The 16570 is a great reference and has many fans, but, only you can answer your question. No matter what, we're talking a lot of money, so, get what you really like and don't look back.

26 September 2011, 03:55 AM	#3
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	I think the 40mm explorer has the potential to hold its value quiet well, because it is now discontinued... also its a great watch, I say go for it...

26 September 2011, 04:23 AM	#6
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	Thank you everyone for your input, it is greatly appreciated. Also, thank you for the warm welcome!

26 September 2011, 05:36 AM	#8
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I wouldn't but I'm not a fan of the Explorers at all. If you like the watch go for it but I will never own an Explorer. Good Luck with the choice.

26 September 2011, 06:13 AM	#10
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	Save up and get the new Exp II 42.

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