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30 August 2013, 08:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Peter
Location: Massachusetts
Watch: 214270 Mk2
Posts: 1,963
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NEW (to me) Explorer II!
Just got back from a Craiglist buy where I met a local seller selling a 16570 Explorer II white dial without box and papers. The watch had a full service June 2013 at Pieces of Time in Newington CT and the one year warranty is transferable to me. ($584 and receipt for service included in sale). Asking price was $3350. There were a few tiny crystal nicks so I got the price down to $3100.
Got it home and it is running at 0 seconds on my Timegrapher 1000 with great amplitude and beat error. I think I did really well price wise considering the full service and the condition. The hands are all new luminova and glow like a torch! Very happy right now! My wife, not so much. This is my fifth Rolex in 2 months. Need to sell one or two now. 
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30 August 2013, 08:28 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
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Nice find...Very nice.
 Congrats!
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30 August 2013, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Christopher
Location: Georgia, USA
Watch: ing the Sea...
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I hope you love yours as much as I enjoy my Exp! Good luck...
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30 August 2013, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 794
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Looks good...enjoy
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30 August 2013, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
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Very nice. I had that model myself, and it was my first Rolex ever.....but not my last
 Great for travelling and a very reliable watch.
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30 August 2013, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange county
Watch: Rolex Daytona
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Very nice!
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30 August 2013, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Jason
Location: FL390
Posts: 2,376
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Nice watch
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30 August 2013, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 651
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great catch - what are you selling now :)
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30 August 2013, 08:52 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Joe
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 12,840
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Very nice. I'm almost sure I'm going to start looking for a 16550 soon. The predecessor to the 16570
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30 August 2013, 09:10 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
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Nice score Pete, great price. Now you'll have to put your Oysterquartz's on the winder, oh, oops... wait a minute...
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30 August 2013, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Peter
Location: Massachusetts
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30 August 2013, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Colorado
Watch: This one
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[QUOTE=RolexPete;4377086]
Very happy right now! My wife, not so much. This is my fifth Rolex in 2 months. [QUOTE] I know the feeling. I recently purchased my 2nd Rolex in a few months and my girlfriend just about flipped. Good thing I was headed out for business for a few days to let her cool off. Congrats! |
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30 August 2013, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: NJ
Watch: Rolex 16610
Posts: 2,160
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Great find! Your wife will get over it.
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30 August 2013, 10:23 AM
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Real Name: Phong
Location: Toronto
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Very nice pick up. Congrats!
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30 August 2013, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: Grand Junction CO
Watch: A few, not enough.
Posts: 1,725
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That is a great score. I will give you $3300 for it right now if you need to sell something.
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30 August 2013, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Everywhere
Watch: SubC LN & LV
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Congrats! Always loved the polar!
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30 August 2013, 10:43 AM
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Watch: 214270 Mk2
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30 August 2013, 10:52 AM
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Awesome
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30 August 2013, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Justin
Location: Pa
Watch: Explorer ii
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Great watch, even better price...
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30 August 2013, 10:58 AM
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Posts: 16,832
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Very nice find! Congratulations
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30 August 2013, 11:02 AM
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Excellent price & a local guy too!!
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30 August 2013, 01:34 PM
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Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
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Very cool! Congrats!
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30 August 2013, 01:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: USA
Watch: A few
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Very nice, congrats!!
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30 August 2013, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
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LOVE It!
- Better start looking for a smoking deal on a watch for the Wife too.
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30 August 2013, 01:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: TC
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30 August 2013, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Orlando
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Congrats!!
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30 August 2013, 03:15 PM
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Real Name: Dennis
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Congrats!
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30 August 2013, 03:23 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Chris
Location: San antonio, TX
Watch: 116610LV
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Love the polar dials!
However, those sloppy end links would bug me to no end, certainly doesn't give it the look of a $3,100 watch. |
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30 August 2013, 03:28 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Nanaimo, B.C.
Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans
Posts: 1,980
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Great find.
Nothing is more satisfying then getting a real good deal.
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