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RUK · 23 September 2016, 04:11 AM

Was looking at this and can't decide really. Always liked the GMT function and a white dial Explorer has been on my list for a while.
The dial seems to have quite a beating. The 4 marker looks like it leaked lume ? The markers and dial from 10-12 look pretty badly damaged too. The bracelet has badly stretched as well.

What do you guys make of it? Worth getting or not?

beshannon · 23 September 2016, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RUK

Worth getting or not?

Depends on the price, seller, service history, box & papers . . .

brucethemanlee · 23 September 2016, 04:17 AM

Its worth getting depending on the price. Personally, if it is in good working condition or can be serviced back to working order, I would swap out the bracelet and put it on a leather or nylon nato (because the bracelet looks to be done)

RUK · 23 September 2016, 04:21 AM

Well the watch is working. No box or papers. Waiting for the seller to send me the serial and ref looks to be a 16570

What would be a reasonable price considering the condition?

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watchwatcher · 23 September 2016, 04:52 AM

It's been polished to death...so no bringing that back.

Is it worth it? Depends on the price and what you're wanting out of the watch.

RUK · 23 September 2016, 04:55 AM

Just a classic / somewhat vintage watch to wear
Price is 2500$

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cenzor · 23 September 2016, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

It's been polished to death...so no bringing that back.

Is it worth it? Depends on the price and what you're wanting out of the watch.

Lugs are not that bad. Can be brough to life easily.
New bezel (or used unpolished one) is easy to get in Ebay/ Chrono , for a decent price.
Only upper crown guard is overpolished...
P.S White tritium dials for 16570 also can be had for a decent price.

So - not much of investement to bring it back to life.

kennethcooke · 23 September 2016, 05:30 AM

I have just part exchanged mine today for a new Sub no date. I got £3,000.00 it was a 1998 year and virtually mint. So yes this has had a tough life and someone has tried to revive it, unsuccessfully, and you are now stuck with an over polished watch. It would have to be very cheap, and I certainly wouldn't wear it

Quailhunter · 23 September 2016, 05:31 AM

Personally, I'd pass.

tjbender · 23 September 2016, 05:35 AM

$2500 isn't a bad price but I'd pass...

DawgByte · 23 September 2016, 05:39 AM

Check the 10 o'clock marker, it looks like it's missing something. I'd pass!

RUK · 23 September 2016, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DawgByte

Check the 10 o'clock marker, it looks like it's missing something. I'd pass!

Yes that really did put me off as it looked like that marker never aged for some reason

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CLTRolex · 23 September 2016, 06:00 AM

Pass

mtgjr · 23 September 2016, 06:08 AM

Looks rough. A project for sure. Wouldn't pay more than $2500.

Chadridv · 23 September 2016, 06:17 AM

The 10 o'clock marker alone would have me passing on this one.

javier · 23 September 2016, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUK

Was looking at this and can't decide really. Always liked the GMT function and a white dial Explorer has been on my list for a while.
The dial seems to have quite a beating. The 4 marker looks like it leaked lume ? The markers and dial from 10-12 look pretty badly damaged too. The bracelet has badly stretched as well.

What do you guys make of it? Worth getting or not?

There is nothing at 2500 nowadays. Buy it even with the details !!!!!!!
Nothing is for free

Watchgeek5000 · 23 September 2016, 06:54 AM

Why bother with this one when you can buy a very nice example for under $4000?

vman · 23 September 2016, 07:26 AM

I'd pass. This is specimen is beat up, overpolished and not complete.

azguy · 23 September 2016, 07:28 AM

pass

caprebels · 23 September 2016, 01:24 PM

Pass. Put that $2500 towards another watch that has been taken care of or new one!

DCheeta · 23 September 2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by caprebels

Pass. Put that $2500 towards another watch that has been taken care of or new one!

That's my thought exactly. This one looks trashed, I would not want to wear it. That $2500 is your hard-eared money and is better spent towards getting something beautiful.

ilovewatchestoo · 23 September 2016, 01:38 PM

Pass. I don't like the looks and over polishing. The vibe of the watch is wrong. Better options will present itself.

Rolex fan 61 · 23 September 2016, 08:17 PM

Buy something in better condition IMHO

irish john · 23 September 2016, 08:46 PM

I dont like the 10 marker Ruk

i would pass

Onikage · 23 September 2016, 09:11 PM

It's not great, certainly not, I'd haggle harder. "The bracelet, bezel and dial are all shot" etc. The case doesn't look too bad imo and the bezel can be touched up. The dial almost looks as though it could smell bad when the air hits it. Press for 2k and it's not a bad project piece.

Ragna · 24 September 2016, 01:00 AM

if you like the project thing then go for it.

if you wanna use it as is.. then wait for another one.

sea-dweller · 24 September 2016, 01:04 AM

It looks well loved! I'd pass.

mtgjr · 24 September 2016, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

It looks well loved! I'd pass.

Looks more abused than well loved to me.

Gary. · 24 September 2016, 03:46 AM

The ten marker seems to have no lume at all in it. Where is it? Either Rolex let it out like that (which I doubt) or it should be rattling around in there. If not, it has been opened.
The dial is visible and that looks like crap. I wouldn't want to think about the state of the invisible bits.

23 September 2016, 04:11 AM	#1
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	What do you make of this? Explorer II Was looking at this and can't decide really. Always liked the GMT function and a white dial Explorer has been on my list for a while. The dial seems to have quite a beating. The 4 marker looks like it leaked lume ? The markers and dial from 10-12 look pretty badly damaged too. The bracelet has badly stretched as well. What do you guys make of it? Worth getting or not? __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

23 September 2016, 04:21 AM	#4
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Well the watch is working. No box or papers. Waiting for the seller to send me the serial and ref looks to be a 16570 What would be a reasonable price considering the condition? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

23 September 2016, 04:55 AM	#6
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Just a classic / somewhat vintage watch to wear Price is 2500$ Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk __________________ 'The best watch out there is the one you like the most'

23 September 2016, 06:00 AM	#13
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Pass __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

23 September 2016, 01:24 PM	#20
caprebels "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 131	Pass. Put that $2500 towards another watch that has been taken care of or new one! __________________ * Rolex GMT 116710BLNR (2016)

23 September 2016, 04:17 AM	#3
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Its worth getting depending on the price. Personally, if it is in good working condition or can be serviced back to working order, I would swap out the bracelet and put it on a leather or nylon nato (because the bracelet looks to be done)

23 September 2016, 04:52 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	It's been polished to death...so no bringing that back. Is it worth it? Depends on the price and what you're wanting out of the watch.

23 September 2016, 05:30 AM	#8
kennethcooke "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 57	I have just part exchanged mine today for a new Sub no date. I got £3,000.00 it was a 1998 year and virtually mint. So yes this has had a tough life and someone has tried to revive it, unsuccessfully, and you are now stuck with an over polished watch. It would have to be very cheap, and I certainly wouldn't wear it

23 September 2016, 05:31 AM	#9
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Personally, I'd pass.

23 September 2016, 05:35 AM	#10
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	$2500 isn't a bad price but I'd pass...

23 September 2016, 05:39 AM	#11
DawgByte "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 163	Check the 10 o'clock marker, it looks like it's missing something. I'd pass!

23 September 2016, 06:08 AM	#14
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Looks rough. A project for sure. Wouldn't pay more than $2500.

23 September 2016, 06:17 AM	#15
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	The 10 o'clock marker alone would have me passing on this one.

23 September 2016, 06:54 AM	#17
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	Why bother with this one when you can buy a very nice example for under $4000?

23 September 2016, 07:26 AM	#18
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	I'd pass. This is specimen is beat up, overpolished and not complete.

23 September 2016, 07:28 AM	#19
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	pass

23 September 2016, 01:38 PM	#22
ilovewatchestoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 425	Pass. I don't like the looks and over polishing. The vibe of the watch is wrong. Better options will present itself.

23 September 2016, 08:17 PM	#23
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Buy something in better condition IMHO

23 September 2016, 08:46 PM	#24
irish john "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: john Location: ireland Watch: Rolex ,PP Posts: 701	I dont like the 10 marker Ruk i would pass

23 September 2016, 09:11 PM	#25
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	It's not great, certainly not, I'd haggle harder. "The bracelet, bezel and dial are all shot" etc. The case doesn't look too bad imo and the bezel can be touched up. The dial almost looks as though it could smell bad when the air hits it. Press for 2k and it's not a bad project piece. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

24 September 2016, 01:00 AM	#26
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	if you like the project thing then go for it. if you wanna use it as is.. then wait for another one.

24 September 2016, 01:04 AM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	It looks well loved! I'd pass. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

24 September 2016, 03:46 AM	#29
Gary. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 397	The ten marker seems to have no lume at all in it. Where is it? Either Rolex let it out like that (which I doubt) or it should be rattling around in there. If not, it has been opened. The dial is visible and that looks like crap. I wouldn't want to think about the state of the invisible bits.

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