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Old 16 July 2013, 02:29 PM   #1
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Is this Explorer original?

Hi guys..
A friend offer me his explorer 16570 W series...he need a cash to buy a sub no date.
So he want to sell this watch.
I am no really sure about this explorer.. So I need advice if this original or something franken..
I think the movement is original 3185..
but what about the hands, dial, crown, bracelet? I need some advices








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Old 16 July 2013, 02:31 PM   #2
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From your pictures, it looks good to me.
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Old 16 July 2013, 02:40 PM   #3
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Looks like a nice Explorer II.
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Old 16 July 2013, 02:45 PM   #4
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It looks just fine to me!
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Old 16 July 2013, 02:51 PM   #5
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Looks OK!
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Old 16 July 2013, 02:52 PM   #6
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I am not an expert by any means, but the crown looks a little off. I could be totally wrong though.
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Old 16 July 2013, 03:09 PM   #7
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Looks like a nice expy II in great shape! If the price is right grab it! I think they are under valued in the pre-loved market. Keep us posted!
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Old 16 July 2013, 03:42 PM   #8
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Legit but someone over polished the lugs a bit.
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Old 16 July 2013, 10:46 PM   #9
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From your pictures, it looks good to me.
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Looks like a nice Explorer II.
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Looks OK!
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I am not an expert by any means, but the crown looks a little off. I could be totally wrong though.
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Looks like a nice expy II in great shape! If the price is right grab it! I think they are under valued in the pre-loved market. Keep us posted!
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Legit but someone over polished the lugs a bit.
oke guys,,thansk for the info..
This really important to me as a newbie in the world of rolex
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Old 16 July 2013, 10:57 PM   #10
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Hope it's a good price. Best value in a Rolex GMT is the 16570 black dial
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Old 16 July 2013, 11:39 PM   #11
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I'm no expert but I do own a 16570 myself (M series) and it looks right to me. Perhaps it's a reflection off the Cyclops but it looks like there's something in the date window, around the edge of the aperture, perhaps corrosion of some sort?
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Old 17 July 2013, 12:03 AM   #12
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I'm no expert but I do own a 16570 myself (M series) and it looks right to me. Perhaps it's a reflection off the Cyclops but it looks like there's something in the date window, around the edge of the aperture, perhaps corrosion of some sort?
Appears to be the reflection of the gentleman's finger.
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Old 17 July 2013, 12:28 AM   #13
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Maybe....I'm looking at the dark line along the upper edge of the date window in picture #1 and the triangular shaped mark at the right upper corner in picture #2. Just thinking it might be something that needs attention.
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Old 17 July 2013, 04:20 AM   #14
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Yep....now starting to think this is indeed a reflection of the OP's finger as well as the camera itself. Moving on..................
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Old 17 July 2013, 04:52 AM   #15
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I am not an expert by any means, but the crown looks a little off. I could be totally wrong though.
It also looks strange to me, the Rolex crown sits very high on it, but it could be normal for that year for all I know. I'm not quite as familiar with the older models. I also think the bezel/crystal thickness looks a little too thick but again, it could well be normal.
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