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Old 14 June 2021, 07:09 PM   #1
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Finally managed to bag an explorer (the 39mm MK2 version) from an auction at the weekend (WCL).

Just a shade over 5k, so fairly happy about that.

Counting down the days till its delivered.
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Old 14 June 2021, 07:44 PM   #2
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Nice one, make sure you come back with pics when it arrives.

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Old 14 June 2021, 07:47 PM   #3
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Thanks buddy. Its my first Rolex, so am looking forward to it. Am on the list, or whatever its called for the James Cameron. I like the idea of having a watch thats been to the highest and deepest parts of the planet.

Pics to follow.
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Old 14 June 2021, 07:59 PM   #4
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Old 14 June 2021, 08:01 PM   #5
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It’s a classic and that’s a decent price. Looking forward to the pics.
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Old 14 June 2021, 08:24 PM   #6
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Congrats! Explorer & JC: Great idea ;-)
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Congratulations Jonny, and welcome to the forum
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Old 14 June 2021, 09:27 PM   #8
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Old 15 June 2021, 01:26 AM   #9
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Congratulations great watch with a lot of history over the production years.
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Old 15 June 2021, 02:07 AM   #10
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sounds like a great price
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Old 15 June 2021, 02:35 AM   #11
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Old 15 June 2021, 04:27 AM   #12
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Old 15 June 2021, 04:53 AM   #13
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Finally managed to bag an explorer (the 39mm MK2 version) from an auction at the weekend (WCL).

Just a shade over 5k, so fairly happy about that.

Counting down the days till its delivered.
Can I ask what year it is? Mk1 is up on there next at £6k so you’ve grabbed a deal if it’s in good shape!
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Old 15 June 2021, 04:58 AM   #14
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That seems like a hell of a deal in the current market. Congrats!
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Old 15 June 2021, 06:45 PM   #15
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Can I ask what year it is? Mk1 is up on there next at £6k so you’ve grabbed a deal if it’s in good shape!
Its arriving friday, so havent seen the papers yet to confirm the year. From the look of it its a Mk2 (longer hands with the lumed numbers), so presumably between 2016-2021?

There was another mk2 in the sale that was unworn so was bidding higher.
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Old 17 June 2021, 12:24 AM   #16
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Its arriving friday, so havent seen the papers yet to confirm the year. From the look of it its a Mk2 (longer hands with the lumed numbers), so presumably between 2016-2021?

There was another mk2 in the sale that was unworn so was bidding higher.
Congrats. Send some pics when it arrives
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Old 17 June 2021, 01:16 AM   #17
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Old 17 June 2021, 05:09 AM   #18
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You confirm that it is genuine?

If it sounds too good to be true if usually is...I am just saying.
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Old 17 June 2021, 06:21 AM   #19
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Nice. Well done.
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Old 17 June 2021, 06:24 AM   #21
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Finally managed to bag an explorer (the 39mm MK2 version) from an auction at the weekend (WCL).

Just a shade over 5k, so fairly happy about that.

Counting down the days till its delivered.
Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see it!!!
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Old 17 June 2021, 11:43 AM   #22
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Finally managed to bag an explorer (the 39mm MK2 version) from an auction at the weekend (WCL).

Just a shade over 5k, so fairly happy about that.

Counting down the days till its delivered.

Wow. Good price. DSW is selling a new one for almost 14k


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Old 17 June 2021, 12:31 PM   #23
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Classic watch at a fair price. Congrats and be sure to update with pics.
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Old 17 June 2021, 12:32 PM   #24
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Old 17 June 2021, 06:14 PM   #25
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You confirm that it is genuine?

If it sounds too good to be true if usually is...I am just saying.
Reputable auction house claims its real, plus i bought it on a card with payment protection.

Will find out tomorrow!
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Old 18 June 2021, 03:42 AM   #26
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Reputable auction house claims its real, plus i bought it on a card with payment protection.

Will find out tomorrow!
Cool should be ok then.

Can't wait to see the wrist shots!
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Old 18 June 2021, 09:04 AM   #27
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Congratulations!!! A great watch at a great price!!!
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Old 18 June 2021, 09:11 AM   #28
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You are lucky my friend, amazing price on a great references. Do share wrist shots when you have it. Congrats!
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Old 18 June 2021, 08:09 PM   #29
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So the watch just arrived via Royal Mail special delivery. It was dumped in the foyer of my building, so not a great start.

Turns out in comes with a box but no papers. Also, loads of links are missing.

Aside from the above, its in good condition.

Just need to work out how to add photos now
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Old 18 June 2021, 08:30 PM   #30
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Right, how do i resize photos? the ones i took with my phone are apparently too big
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