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533Main · 16 December 2011, 07:39 AM

Hi
I am new to this forum and looking to buy my first Rolex. Looking at an Explorer II. Photos are attached. Communications with seller have been very good. I even Googled his name and found he is president of a small company, so he seems legit. He is willing to guaranty the watch is authentic and I would purchase with PayPal. He sent me these photos. Includes original box and papers.

crowncollection · 16 December 2011, 08:49 AM

looks good are you getting a good price

BOA · 16 December 2011, 09:20 AM

Yes, looks good, but I don't see anything about the price.

533Main · 16 December 2011, 11:54 AM

Still working on price. Hoping to get it for around $3500. It needs a 5-yr service. All-in, it will be around $4000.

533Main · 16 December 2011, 12:05 PM

I am also thinking about a GMT Black/Red. Any comments on the attached photos? I think I could get this GMT for around $4000 too. Both the GMT and the Explorer II above or 1999/2000 vintage.

Thanks again for the help!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 16 December 2011, 12:23 PM

On the GMT: Whom ever polished the lugs and bracelet did not know what they were doing. Factor in $650.00 for RSC.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 16 December 2011, 12:23 PM

On the GMT: Whom ever polished the lugs and bracelet did not know what they were doing. Factor in $650.00 for RSC.

533Main · 16 December 2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

On the GMT: Whom ever polished the lugs and bracelet did not know what they were doing. Factor in $650.00 for RSC.

MrBill
Thanks! I would have never noticed that. Just curious, how can you tell? I am trying to learn as much as a can about these watches.

jso305 · 16 December 2011, 12:47 PM

what is a "TRF" member??

jso305 · 16 December 2011, 12:47 PM

never mind

mcjp6 · 16 December 2011, 10:30 PM

IMHO both watches appear authentic....

316lad · 16 December 2011, 11:30 PM

Both gooduns...

mrbill2mrbill2 · 16 December 2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 533Main

MrBill
Thanks! I would have never noticed that. Just curious, how can you tell? I am trying to learn as much as a can about these watches.

The "grain" on the bracelet looks too deep almost like scuffs - not a satin finish. Same fok the lugs.

robertneville · 17 December 2011, 02:08 AM

both watches look ok to me...

533Main · 17 December 2011, 05:41 AM

Thanks everyone, very helpful.

I am thinking that I may be better off buying the Explorer II. Although it has never been serviced, that is not such a bad thing given that I know it has not been handled by a non-authorized Rolex technician. I can send it to the Rolex Service center and not worry about a non-authorized Rolex jeweler messing anything up.

16 December 2011, 07:39 AM	#1
533Main "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15	Explorer II - Real or fake Hi I am new to this forum and looking to buy my first Rolex. Looking at an Explorer II. Photos are attached. Communications with seller have been very good. I even Googled his name and found he is president of a small company, so he seems legit. He is willing to guaranty the watch is authentic and I would purchase with PayPal. He sent me these photos. Includes original box and papers. Attached Images

16 December 2011, 08:49 AM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	looks good are you getting a good price __________________ watches many

16 December 2011, 12:05 PM	#5
533Main "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15	I am also thinking about a GMT Black/Red. Any comments on the attached photos? I think I could get this GMT for around $4000 too. Both the GMT and the Explorer II above or 1999/2000 vintage. Thanks again for the help! Attached Images

16 December 2011, 12:23 PM	#6
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	On the GMT: Whom ever polished the lugs and bracelet did not know what they were doing. Factor in $650.00 for RSC. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

16 December 2011, 12:23 PM	#7
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	On the GMT: Whom ever polished the lugs and bracelet did not know what they were doing. Factor in $650.00 for RSC. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

16 December 2011, 09:20 AM	#3
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,406	Yes, looks good, but I don't see anything about the price.

16 December 2011, 11:54 AM	#4
533Main "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15	Still working on price. Hoping to get it for around $3500. It needs a 5-yr service. All-in, it will be around $4000.

16 December 2011, 12:47 PM	#9
jso305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: johnny o Location: san jose, ca. Watch: explorer II Posts: 73	what is a "TRF" member??

16 December 2011, 10:30 PM	#11
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	IMHO both watches appear authentic....

16 December 2011, 11:30 PM	#12
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	Both gooduns...

17 December 2011, 02:08 AM	#14
robertneville "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: PA Watch: me burn Posts: 1,435	both watches look ok to me... __________________ Motocross is life!

17 December 2011, 05:41 AM	#15
533Main "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 15	Thanks everyone, very helpful. I am thinking that I may be better off buying the Explorer II. Although it has never been serviced, that is not such a bad thing given that I know it has not been handled by a non-authorized Rolex technician. I can send it to the Rolex Service center and not worry about a non-authorized Rolex jeweler messing anything up.

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