The Explorer II 16570-3186 Is it considered rare?

[Livermoron]

I have a polar V serial with 3186. Glad I bought it but it was a good deal then. I could flip it for a lot more than I paid. I’m in the market for a black ex2 and I wouldn’t pay a premium for the 3186. Just buy it and take care of it don’t abuse it

[cenzo86]

I'm hunting for one of these late model 16570 pieces right now and finding it difficult to find one from an AD. There are at least half a dozen on Chrono24 currently, but I don't think I'm quite convinced that I am getting what I paid for. There is a well known TS who seems to be hoarding these right now, holding a few NOS pieces for a 30% premium over original retail. I can't see paying GMT prices for a watch that never sold when it was new.

[AgogeClash]

4 years later and it’s shot up in value, in line with most other models

[rolexalias]

I am a big fan of 16570, but I don't consider it to be a rare piece. Don't buy it if you don't like it much enough to wear it

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by AgogeClash

4 years later and it’s shot up in value, in line with most other models

Exactly. All else equal (age, condition of watch, inclusion of box/papers), it seems to list for a slight premium over a similar 3185-powered versions, but nothing like the 16710 w/3186, cream dial Exp. II or flat-4 Kermit.

In other words, I don't see it as being an overly valuable watch independent of market pricing/trends that impact all Rolex sport models.

[fleabag]

Nice example


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[Polarexplorerii]

I bought my 2006 3815 for $5,900 and i love it!



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Well thread necro aside, apparently the real rare 5 digit polar are the ones that had the manufacturing defect on the white dial turning them into a light cream colour over time (but its not patina).