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hennabav · 19 February 2010, 09:09 AM

I was just curious how much Explorer II M-series with 3186 movement are selling for these days. I looked in the for sale section and couldn't find any recently. How much would people pay for one of these??

CPTL · 19 February 2010, 11:41 AM

They haven't seen the price spike that the GMT-II w/3186 has seen. You can do a search in the sales forum here and see a range of asking prices from $3500 to $4500, depending on whether it's been worn and whether it's a private seller or dealer.

sea-dweller · 19 February 2010, 01:42 PM

For some reason unknown to me, the Explorer's do not have the same resale value that the GMT's and Sub's do, they usually sell for slightly less, all things being equal.

chrisok · 19 February 2010, 02:50 PM

I saw one in the for sale section a little while back for around $4400,it was new I beleive. And for a watch that is almost the same retail as a sub date...it seems it can be bought for ALOT less than the sub,which is why im buying one....oh and I think its great looking!

acce1999 · 19 February 2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

For some reason unknown to me, the Explorer's do not have the same resale value that the GMT's and Sub's do, they usually sell for slightly less, all things being equal.

My guess is that the huge majority of people want a turnable bezel on their sports Rolex, and the Explorer do not have one. As far as I have understood the Explorer II is popular in Asia, especially HK and Japan, for its slightly smaller appearance. The black dial seems to be a good seller.

Where I live (Europe) I rarely see an Explorer, but they seem to grow in popularity.

Perhaps this is the reason why they are having a lower value, and in my opinion this makes them the best buy if you are interested in the professional line. I got both my Explorer IIs BNIB well below list price, since I knew all this.

Best,

A

Tools · 20 February 2010, 12:37 AM

Subs and GMT's are very popular watches and will always sell for more than the Exp II............... for about 10-20 years..

Then the Exp II starts to kick butt and climbs to several times the value of either of those two overproduced models........

19 February 2010, 09:09 AM	#1
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Rolex M-series Explorer II I was just curious how much Explorer II M-series with 3186 movement are selling for these days. I looked in the for sale section and couldn't find any recently. How much would people pay for one of these??

19 February 2010, 11:41 AM	#2
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	They haven't seen the price spike that the GMT-II w/3186 has seen. You can do a search in the sales forum here and see a range of asking prices from $3500 to $4500, depending on whether it's been worn and whether it's a private seller or dealer. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

19 February 2010, 01:42 PM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	For some reason unknown to me, the Explorer's do not have the same resale value that the GMT's and Sub's do, they usually sell for slightly less, all things being equal. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 February 2010, 12:37 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Subs and GMT's are very popular watches and will always sell for more than the Exp II............... for about 10-20 years.. Then the Exp II starts to kick butt and climbs to several times the value of either of those two overproduced models........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 February 2010, 02:50 PM	#4
chrisok Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Wichita Falls,TX Watch: Rolex,PAM Posts: 525	I saw one in the for sale section a little while back for around $4400,it was new I beleive. And for a watch that is almost the same retail as a sub date...it seems it can be bought for ALOT less than the sub,which is why im buying one....oh and I think its great looking!

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