Rolex Explorer 2

[Charlie Green]

New to the forum although have been viewing for a few years. On the verge of buying an Explorer 2 16570 with a black dial(40mm).Was in Hatton Gardens earlier and was tempted to buy one for £3200 (no box or papers) but I thought it was a little steep and I'm much more comfortable around the £3000 mark. I was wondering in your opinion if that's a fair price and if the Explorer 2 will rise in value anytime soon. Had the same dilemma with a Yachtmaster 1 SS last year and that's rose quite a bit in price which I find quite annoying lol. I own a Submariner 16613 blue dial which I bought from Hatton Gardens for £3600 in 2014 (bargain). Thanks in advance.

[r8t3d_M]

I've had my eye on a black dial 16570 for a while now and judging by the prices I've seen here in the states, as long as it was in good condition I would pick it up at that price without box or papers. But that's just my opinion...

[Charlie Green]

Thanks for the reply. Do you think I'll lose much if I resell in the next few years? Or could I possibly profit? I'm not intending to sell but if worst comes to worst I dont want to take a beating.

[meganfox17]

Edited. Not applicable.

[Charlie Green]

Sorry my grammar isn't the best so i tried to tidy it up.

[sager]

Originally Posted by Charlie Green

Thanks for the reply. Do you think I'll lose much if I resell in the next few years? Or could I possibly profit? I'm not intending to sell but if worst comes to worst I dont want to take a beating.

It has been said here many times before. Do not buy a watch as an investment.

[Charlie Green]

Like I said if worst comes to worst. I love the watch.

[Rascasse]

My latest weapon of choice is the polar Explorer 2. I'm loving it!

[Zyfon]

They're going for about £3000 here in Thailand. Been hovering around that price for years. Don't think they'll change anytime soon,but I could be wrong.

As for the watch itself, it's one of the best "go anywhere, do anything" watch.

[chrissieboy]

£3200 is probably not a bad price, I've seen them second hand up and down the country for £4000+!!

I do believe the prices have risen 2014-2017 but maybe have plateaued now. I bought my Polar in perfect condition, full set for £3000 in 2014.

Personally, I would inspect the bezel, make sure it's nice and crisp and also consider if you may find the later SEL bracelets more appealing to you.

[iliketime]

that price sounds about right, my friend's second hand watch shop sells them for $3900, most here on the for sale section do about $4200 - $4500, a bit more for complete sets, a bit less for more "loved" pieces