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3 December 2012, 03:04 AM | #1 |
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Isn't time for used 216750's to start popping up
Hi All,
Been lurking here for a while, joined recently, but this is my first post :) I'm just wondering when you all think there might be some well used Explorer II's of the 42mm variety coming up on the secondary market. Being a hard use kind of wearer, I'm always interested in picking up someone's pre-worn pre-scratched watch (less worry than wearing my pam368 ;) ). I've looked quite a bit, but mostly I see lnib or just took the stickers off..... No real wearers coming on the market?? So, is there some unspoken time schedule? How long does it take for the shine to come off a new model ;) Thanks for any input -Jonny |
3 December 2012, 03:10 AM | #2 |
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Thats like asking how long is a bit of string.
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3 December 2012, 03:14 AM | #3 |
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Give it a few more months.
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3 December 2012, 03:34 AM | #4 |
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They will start showing on Apr. 14, 2013
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3 December 2012, 03:36 AM | #6 |
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april the 1st ,,, and two weeks for postage lol
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3 December 2012, 03:37 AM | #7 |
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oh , and hello and welcome to the forum too.
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3 December 2012, 03:42 AM | #8 |
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3 December 2012, 04:21 AM | #9 |
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Welcome to the forum!
I am already seeing a few on the secondary market. Some of the trusted sellers on this forum have been selling a few. |
3 December 2012, 04:43 AM | #10 |
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They will start showing up. Give it time.
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3 December 2012, 05:46 AM | #11 |
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Check the TRF listings, I've seen several used ones...
Here are a couple... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=266298 https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=264700
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3 December 2012, 05:52 AM | #12 |
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Historically Explorer II's are bought by folks who tend to hang on to their timepieces..
Much different type than those who buy and flip the common Subs on a regular basis..
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3 December 2012, 05:54 AM | #13 |
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I've seen many hit the S/H market. Mine included.
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3 December 2012, 08:18 AM | #16 |
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I just bought mine yesterday...so a very loooooooooooooooooooong time.
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3 December 2012, 08:48 AM | #17 |
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They're in the FS section. Stick around.
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3 December 2012, 09:16 AM | #18 |
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Welcome. Later then sooner is my guess.
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3 December 2012, 10:30 AM | #19 |
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Just keep checking with the Classified -> For Sale - Watches section of TRF.
You never know when one might pop up. |
3 December 2012, 10:38 AM | #20 |
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Bought this one used lat week!!
Bought it from a trusted seller here off of TRF DavidSW |
3 December 2012, 10:41 AM | #21 |
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I must say that I am still loving my Explorer II noir, no plans anytime soon to move from it. That being said I know of a member who only kept his for a few weeks and sold it, I think in the high $6's(sportsmaven20).
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3 December 2012, 10:44 AM | #22 |
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Will new one price go up next year ?
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3 December 2012, 11:28 AM | #23 |
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If I were a betting man, definitely yes. Death, taxes and Rolex price increases are all certainties in life.
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3 December 2012, 12:46 PM | #24 |
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I would bet on an increase in April.
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3 December 2012, 01:38 PM | #25 |
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They pop up almost on a daily basis right here on TRF, the place to be.
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3 December 2012, 02:44 PM | #27 |
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Check out the classifieds here on the forum.
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3 December 2012, 03:14 PM | #28 |
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3 December 2012, 07:29 PM | #29 |
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The Explorer II 216570 is the best Rolex I've ever had... couldn't see myself flipping it anytime soon. Maybe the other owners feel the same way.........
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4 December 2012, 02:24 AM | #30 |
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Got mine delivered BNIB last Thursday from a trusted seller on TRF, be holding on to it for quite a long time. Whether you decide to buy new or slightly used, cant go wrong on the TRF classifieds. But as said above, probably going to be a while before you see any well worn(enjoyed) anywhere.
Happy Hunting
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