Explorer + Explorer II

[Nath911t]

I was looking at these last year. Is it me or have the prices gone through the roof?

[Zingari]

Smoke and mirrors chum. Currently 'in vogue' as they are re-issues of older models albeit updated and bigger. Why the following for the Explorer given its without a date is beyond me but suspect some might like the cleaner lines?

[scherzkeks]

Zingari said:

Why the following for the Explorer given its without a date is beyond me but suspect some might like the cleaner lines?

Well, one reason being that it is the only Rolex sports watch with a "reasonable" price.

Used prices still about 1.5k or so above what they are objectively worth, but that is the price of entry these days.

Edited by scherzkeks on Tuesday 29th November 14:10

[Nath911t]

Both valid points and both similar annoying points as well when trying to make a purchase

Buying new seems an obvious choice to me when pre owned aren't that far off new prices, excluding the above inflated RRP and joining a waiting list is a no no for me. Coupled with the new 2016s carrying a 5 year warranty although is a 5 year warranty really needed?

[scherzkeks]

Nath911t said:

Both valid points and both similar annoying points as well when trying to make a purchase

Buying new seems an obvious choice to me when pre owned aren't that far off new prices, excluding the above inflated RRP and joining a waiting list is a no no for me. Coupled with the new 2016s carrying a 5 year warranty although is a 5 year warranty really needed?

A preowned model is still considerably less expensive. Here in Germany a decent one can be had for 3.5k.

With my comment, I just meant that the product have hit comedy prices used and new because Rolex is a marketing machine.