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spikester31 · 1 February 2017, 05:28 AM

I am looking at getting an Explorer II, but these are rumoured to be changing at Basel. Would it be worth waiting till after the show to possibly get a discount on what would then be "the old model" or will the AD's just run down there stock before hand so they won't have to do this?

beshannon · 1 February 2017, 05:30 AM

Who says they are changing and why would Rolex discount anything?

spikester31 · 1 February 2017, 05:34 AM

The changes are rumours I have seen on here, as for the discount, I would just be trying my luck when I got to the AD

Wahlberg · 1 February 2017, 05:35 AM

Why would Rolex give a discount? It will sell.

Nairn1980 · 1 February 2017, 05:54 AM

Everything on here is speculation and nothing more. Even when models are discontinued, often with sports models it raises desirability.
Either way you're unlikely to get much if anything off, but I'd still ask. EXP2 is about the easiest sports model to get/least desireable and I'd be surprised if you didn't get a token gesture or a little bit off only on EXP2. I'd aim for 5% and if you don't ask, you don't get.

MVP · 1 February 2017, 06:36 AM

If you're referring to a ceramic bezel on the EXP2, I think that is really unlikely to happen.

natosub · 1 February 2017, 06:52 AM

I wouldn't read too much into rumor and speculation.

capote · 1 February 2017, 07:24 AM

Not even a rumour

AK797 · 1 February 2017, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Everything on here is speculation and nothing more. Even when models are discontinued, often with sports models it raises desirability.
Either way you're unlikely to get much if anything off, but I'd still ask. EXP2 is about the easiest sports model to get/least desireable and I'd be surprised if you didn't get a token gesture or a little bit off only on EXP2. I'd aim for 5% and if you don't ask, you don't get.

Yes, these don't move that fast so I would hunt around until I got at least 5% off from an AD, on chrono24 you can probably get 10% off.

japenney · 1 February 2017, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Everything on here is speculation and nothing more. Even when models are discontinued, often with sports models it raises desirability.
Either way you're unlikely to get much if anything off, but I'd still ask. EXP2 is about the easiest sports model to get/least desireable and I'd be surprised if you didn't get a token gesture or a little bit off only on EXP2. I'd aim for 5% and if you don't ask, you don't get.

I agree. If a ceramic explorer 2 was released I think the non ceramic would go up in desirability. I would consider purchasing one of the last examples as I prefer the non-ceramic. The same happens with almost all rolex sports models when they are discontinued...the best most recent example is the 116520 daytona.

What I am trying to say is your ability to negotiate a discount will likely not change if a new model is released.

watchwatcher · 1 February 2017, 11:17 AM

I wouldn't count on:

The EXP2 changing at this year's Basel.
The current model being discounted much-if any-if the above does happen

So...just go ahead and get what you want. All this speculative thinking makes my head hurt.

DramaTurtle · 1 February 2017, 11:20 AM

If anything, prices will go up. Buy it now if you want it.

ap1 · 1 February 2017, 12:06 PM

This model is available and on sale. Push for a discount.

judson · 1 February 2017, 12:28 PM

I have made two purchases at an AD, both were watches that had been changed or discontinued, both post Basel. I bought the black Milgauss and the 39mm Explorer at 30% off each.

If you have the patience, wait, it might be worth it. It was worth it for me.

Nairn1980 · 1 February 2017, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by judson

I have made two purchases at an AD, both were watches that had been changed or discontinued, both post Basel. I bought the black Milgauss and the 39mm Explorer at 30% off each.

If you have the patience, wait, it might be worth it. It was worth it for me.

Just bear in mind, USA and UK are massively different markets just now for Rolex.

Andad · 1 February 2017, 04:59 PM

Be prepared to pay more??

1 February 2017, 05:28 AM	#1
spikester31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: mark Location: uk Watch: 11610 Posts: 140	Post Basel Discount I am looking at getting an Explorer II, but these are rumoured to be changing at Basel. Would it be worth waiting till after the show to possibly get a discount on what would then be "the old model" or will the AD's just run down there stock before hand so they won't have to do this? __________________ BP, you got me started in this crazy watch game. Love you forever, miss you always. 11610,Milgauss,BLNR,OP39,Date,BB Dark,Planet Ocean,Speedmaster Racing.

1 February 2017, 05:30 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Who says they are changing and why would Rolex discount anything? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

1 February 2017, 05:34 AM	#3
spikester31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: mark Location: uk Watch: 11610 Posts: 140	The changes are rumours I have seen on here, as for the discount, I would just be trying my luck when I got to the AD __________________ BP, you got me started in this crazy watch game. Love you forever, miss you always. 11610,Milgauss,BLNR,OP39,Date,BB Dark,Planet Ocean,Speedmaster Racing.

1 February 2017, 04:59 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Be prepared to pay more?? __________________ E

1 February 2017, 05:35 AM	#4
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	Why would Rolex give a discount? It will sell.

1 February 2017, 05:54 AM	#5
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Everything on here is speculation and nothing more. Even when models are discontinued, often with sports models it raises desirability. Either way you're unlikely to get much if anything off, but I'd still ask. EXP2 is about the easiest sports model to get/least desireable and I'd be surprised if you didn't get a token gesture or a little bit off only on EXP2. I'd aim for 5% and if you don't ask, you don't get.

1 February 2017, 06:36 AM	#6
MVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: North East, USA Posts: 258	If you're referring to a ceramic bezel on the EXP2, I think that is really unlikely to happen.

1 February 2017, 06:52 AM	#7
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	I wouldn't read too much into rumor and speculation.

1 February 2017, 07:24 AM	#8
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Not even a rumour

1 February 2017, 11:17 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I wouldn't count on: The EXP2 changing at this year's Basel. The current model being discounted much-if any-if the above does happen So...just go ahead and get what you want. All this speculative thinking makes my head hurt.

1 February 2017, 12:06 PM	#13
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	This model is available and on sale. Push for a discount.

1 February 2017, 12:28 PM	#14
judson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: changes depending Posts: 800	I have made two purchases at an AD, both were watches that had been changed or discontinued, both post Basel. I bought the black Milgauss and the 39mm Explorer at 30% off each. If you have the patience, wait, it might be worth it. It was worth it for me.

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