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Offline dpkong

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2013, 07:16:32 PM »
o.. great to know, i like the white dial version..

Explorer II is a very nice watch. I wish I could own one

There's one for sale in the forum...  shameless ad I know..   ::) :-*

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #26 on: July 07, 2013, 04:18:03 PM »
Watch is not good for investment. But if you really like it, go for it   ::)

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #27 on: August 01, 2016, 09:50:57 AM »
:Blue:Helo member! I just registered as a new member about 10 minutes ago. Need advice from all the situ here. I have my eye on this white dial explorer 2 rolex in Johor bahru. Is it a worthwhile investment? Currently I own an old white gold oyster date which the shop has offered [do not discuss price here] for it, whether I buy the explorer or not. It's not part of a trade in. The explorer go for more than [pls pm to discuss price]. Any advice?

I bought a pre owned Explorer II lately. I am lucky that it comes with full set documents including the original Rolex receipt.

The price in 2010 after discount is RM 18.8 k. Then this watch sold to me in 2016 for RM 16k.

So we take the reduced value of RM 2.8k then divided by 6 yrs. The previous owner just spent not enough RM40per month to enjoy the watch .

I think it's worth it.

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #28 on: August 01, 2016, 11:59:21 AM »
the car analogy for watch is correct, it bound to depreciate.
the correct comparision in malaysian context is Rolex is like toyota good secondhand value, whereelse some other watches is like citroen.


I think likely most of the watches are like fiat or Citroen ... Only a few specific models is like Toyota


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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #29 on: August 01, 2016, 05:58:52 PM »
Watch as an investment is a big no no! Unless u can get it at a very good price i mean below pre owned market price..then perhaps i call that a good deal..but if u wanna buy the Explorer 2 because u really like the model..then just pull the trigger on it


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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #30 on: August 01, 2016, 07:52:42 PM »
IMHO, Don't go overboard about getting the 'best' deal. A branded watch is a luxury item. It is like diamonds, very difficult to get good second-hand value once cut and set. If the second hand value is an issue, you shouldn't buy it in the first place.


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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #31 on: January 07, 2022, 03:14:51 PM »
almost 6yrs, my 16570 served me well, and i parted it on 24-dec-2021 to trade in the new 126710blnr GMT Master II.

its trade-in value is RM33k.

i revived this thread just to honour my dearest 16570, it got 3186 calibre and  tiptop accuracy and nonpolished case and bracelet.

i am here to say " Thank you" to my 16570 3186 movement explorer II!
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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #32 on: January 07, 2022, 03:38:22 PM »
almost 10yrs, my 16570 served me well, and i parted it on 24-dec-2021 to trade in the new 126710blnr GMT Master II.

its trade-in value is RM33k.

i revived this thread just to honour my dearest 16570, it got 3186 calibre and  tiptop accuracy and nonpolished case and bracelet.

i am here to say " Thank you" to my 16570 3186 movement explorer II!

How much did you have to top-up for the batman?

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #33 on: January 07, 2022, 03:57:44 PM »
MYR 45k cash + another watch.

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #34 on: January 07, 2022, 07:09:54 PM »
almost 10yrs, my 16570 served me well, and i parted it on 24-dec-2021 to trade in the new 126710blnr GMT Master II.

its trade-in value is RM33k.

i revived this thread just to honour my dearest 16570, it got 3186 calibre and  tiptop accuracy and nonpolished case and bracelet.

i am here to say " Thank you" to my 16570 3186 movement explorer II!

May it find a good wrist to call home… :Praying: :Praying: :Praying: :thumbsup:

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #35 on: January 09, 2022, 01:27:26 PM »
almost 10yrs, my 16570 served me well, and i parted it on 24-dec-2021 to trade in the new 126710blnr GMT Master II.

its trade-in value is RM33k.

i revived this thread just to honour my dearest 16570, it got 3186 calibre and  tiptop accuracy and nonpolished case and bracelet.

i am here to say " Thank you" to my 16570 3186 movement explorer II!

May it find a good wrist to call home… :Praying: :Praying: :Praying: :thumbsup:

yup it was sold in less than a week. glad that someone will cherish her on my behalf...

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #36 on: January 14, 2022, 12:19:57 PM »
Explorer II is a good watch, worth having, if one can afford it. If buying the watch makes one better off mentally, then it may worth the effort. Expecting it to make a profit after some years, may not be wise.

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Re: Need opinion on rolex explorer 2 model 16570
« Reply #37 on: January 16, 2022, 07:03:48 AM »
     If you like it and money not an issue go buy it.I have collected watches for a long time mostly to wear and appreciate it.
I have never thought of it as an investment.But fortunately through the years the prices of watches i acquired generally have gone up.
     Rolex especially the SS sports model have all gone up in value.And of course i acquired some LEMONS too....panerai...frank muller.Even though these LEMONS have depreciated greatly i still enjoy wearing them'
     My rolexes i have 13 of them( All SS sports and ONE two tone Date just).Just some reference for invesment point of view...
   Explorer polar dial 16570 purchase at 12K RM ...today easily 35 to 40k  RM
   SS Daytona 16520  paid 14K USD     today easily 30K USD
   SS Daytona 116520 ,grey market paid 11k  USD  today 25K USD
The LEMONS some of which i lost half it s value like Panerai PAM 190 JLC movement,paid 11K USD during the hype ,now maybe 6K.So you win some and lose some.

The watches were acquired from grey market and many from AD ,since there were no waiting list those years ago.Presently the issue is whether you can get one from the AD,which seems impossible or buy from grey market at a gretly inflated price.I have come to a point where i m thinking of getting rid of my entire collection,putting up for sale as i have made quite a bit.

    So buy it if you like it and wear it,enjoy it and hopefully you make some money from it