Author Topic: To buy or not to buy - Rolex explorer II (Read 27553 times)

level z · « **on:** April 30, 2011, 01:07:38 PM »

Am comtemplating to purchase a rolex explorer II from a fren ... but was adviced by another fren about the launch of the new 42 mm explorer ... what you guys think .. will the value of used explorer II drop alot after the launch of the new explorer II ? thx for any input ...

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2011, 02:20:47 PM »

Hard to say about the prices. Have you seen the new Explorer II? You can see on the Rolex website. Some people like the new hands some people don't. The important question is which version sings to you.

Not sure when it will hit the stores but am sure early prices will be high. Once the initial demand is over the price will stabilise. Based on past experience, the price of the out going model tends to go up as the stock dries up and stabilise.

level z · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2011, 02:41:31 PM »

for ease of visual to the new rolex explorer II .. offical web site link

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watches/basel2011/the-new-explorer-ii/specification-black-dial

Actually i do like new design of the hands .... broader reminding me of omega broad arrow somewhat .. (i really love the Omega Broad arrow 1957 ... fantastic looking watch with the neon blue numerial and hands .. retailing S$8250.00 with xxx% discount .. wow wow wow ... currently no stock) ... i prefer orange over red anyway ... guess this is gonna love or hate thingy ......

I expect the price of the new one to be between 8 K plus Sing ? ... i would buy a dssd ....

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TheHobbit · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2011, 02:57:01 PM »

The look of the new Explorer II is a 'mix' of the vintage Explorer II and old Explorer II.

The new Explorer II.

The vintage Explorer II.

The old Explorer II.

In Taiwan, the prices of pre-loved Explorer II has gone up slightly.

level z · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2011, 03:26:11 PM »

lol ... guess i m a old school guy .. .thx for the pic bro ...

G.MAC · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:34:39 PM »

New or old also it is a rolex. Either way, price of the watch would not crash. The only thing i am a bit stuck at the moment is black or white? White seems to be the signature color for the vintage explorer II but i am more of a black dial guy. Guess i might try something new and get the white one.

JPSP · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:37:23 PM »

buy the new one....i believe the price of current version will drop instead of rising

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2011, 04:04:48 AM »

seems to be alot of members here going after an EXP2 lately and I am one of them too...

hopefully a b-day prezzie for myself this year.

kenixck · « **Reply #8 on:** May 01, 2011, 06:56:51 AM »

looking forward to new EXPII black dial ... start saving RM20 a day now.

level z · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2011, 07:02:02 AM »

Quote from: kenixck on May 01, 2011, 06:56:51 AM

looking forward to new EXPII black dial ... start saving RM20 a day now.

hahaah ... lol .. good advice ...

kenixck · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2011, 07:06:56 AM »

Quote from: level z on May 01, 2011, 07:02:02 AM

Quote from: kenixck on May 01, 2011, 06:56:51 AM

looking forward to new EXPII black dial ... start saving RM20 a day now.

hahaah ... lol .. good advice ...

the feeling is very different if you slowly save-up for something.

level z · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2011, 05:24:21 PM »

Quote from: kenixck on May 01, 2011, 07:06:56 AM

Quote from: level z on May 01, 2011, 07:02:02 AM
Quote from: kenixck on May 01, 2011, 06:56:51 AM

looking forward to new EXPII black dial ... start saving RM20 a day now.

hahaah ... lol .. good advice ...

the feeling is very different if you slowly save-up for something.

ya i agree ... this was wat i did when i got my first watch many many years back ....

kinson · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2011, 08:11:07 PM »

If I may stick my nose in a little. What's the diff between the Explorer II and the GMT II? Both seem to offer a secondary hand for a second time zone

Aside from the design, of course.

TheHobbit · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2011, 10:00:20 PM »

Quote from: kinson on May 01, 2011, 08:11:07 PM

If I may stick my nose in a little. What's the diff between the Explorer II and the GMT II? Both seem to offer a secondary hand for a second time zone Aside from the design, of course.

Rotating bezel on the GMT II. So technically it can tell 3 time zone? Steel bezel vs. Ceramic.

kinson · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2011, 10:07:55 PM »

@TheHobbit: Ah, nice. I like the design of the GMT II, hehe. Thanks again!

pexus · « **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2011, 07:56:06 AM »

Quote from: TheHobbit on May 01, 2011, 10:00:20 PM

Quote from: kinson on May 01, 2011, 08:11:07 PM
If I may stick my nose in a little. What's the diff between the Explorer II and the GMT II? Both seem to offer a secondary hand for a second time zone Aside from the design, of course.

Rotating bezel on the GMT II. So technically it can tell 3 time zone? Steel bezel vs. Ceramic.

meaning Explorer II is a `GMT' for 2 time zone and the GMT II is 3 time zone?

jacky8888 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:25:42 AM »

yup pexus.... u r right....

level z · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2011, 01:24:20 PM »

was told the ex II is about RM25k ... siao .... more and more ex .. how to get ..lol ...

maximillian · « **Reply #18 on:** May 02, 2011, 03:57:22 PM »

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was told the ex II is about RM25k ... siao .... more and more ex .. how to get ..lol ...

wow if i had more or less 25k to spend on a watch,id buy a GP,gerald genta gefica or an IWC da vinci..something that not everybody everywhere would have one :p if it was me lah..haha

TheHobbit · « **Reply #19 on:** May 02, 2011, 04:01:23 PM »

Quote from: level z on May 02, 2011, 01:24:20 PM

was told the ex II is about RM25k ... siao .... more and more ex .. how to get ..lol ...

I suspect that is the price with premium if you want to be one of the first to have the watch. It was the same with the GMT IIc when it first came out. Wait a couple of months.

G.MAC · « **Reply #20 on:** May 02, 2011, 05:28:34 PM »

just have to wait a few months +- 6 months. Price will stabilise by then. I remember when the DSSD was first launched, there was a frenzy and the first batch sold at around RM38k. The question is that does the feeling of being the first few to own the watch justify and make up the extra premium you need to pay?

TheHobbit · « **Reply #21 on:** May 02, 2011, 06:08:23 PM »

Quote from: kinson on May 01, 2011, 10:07:55 PM

@TheHobbit: Ah, nice. I like the design of the GMT II, hehe. Thanks again!

I am partial towards the GMT II as well.

hanz079 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 02, 2011, 06:27:17 PM »

If you ask me, I would say buy... if u dowan to buy, recommend ur fren to me coz I'm buying...

level z · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2011, 06:29:02 PM »

true ... patient n you will get a better bargain ... i still think like our bro .. with that kind of price .. abit more can buy a more unique watch ....

Gigi · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2011, 07:13:06 PM »

last time when lolex release milgauss gu. The price was retarded too. Around 30++ k ringgit.

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