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Thoughts on buying an explorer II

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  1. Skidkid

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    #1 Skidkid, May 21, 2015
    I am thinking about adding a white face Explorer II, the newer 42mm W series. List is $8100 and the big online guys are about $7300.

    The real question is will an AD come off his $8100 and get closer to the resellers? I don't expect parity but close would be nice. I haven't asked yet but am open to thoughts.

    If I am patient, there may be some LNIB pieces around as well. I am not so obsessive about box and papers but want a watch in excellent condition because the first service would probably cover the difference in cost. Thoughts on this option?
     
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    #2 junglistluder, May 21, 2015
    I highly doubt an AD would come off list on a new model. If they do expect it to be 5% or less.
     
  3. remmy1001

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    #3 remmy1001, May 21, 2015
    YMMV but you should be able to find an Explorer II new from a dealer for very similar pricing.

    If you ever visit Canada with the USD vs Canadian exchange you will end up getting the new watch even cheaper.
     
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    #5 GatorFL, May 22, 2015
    I've got an Explorer II, great watch. Wife got it for me a couple years ago for Christmas. I think she paid list and they ate the sales tax, a 6% reduction overall.
     
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    #6 Mn-0127, May 22, 2015
    this is my daily beater, almost...look on watchrecon for a great deal, my friend/dealer always post his inventory up there.
     
  7. JasonMiller

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    #7 JasonMiller, May 25, 2015
    I have one too, my daily watch that I am pretty rough on, its a great watch and I absolutely love it. I bought mine used through a dealer, I never buy new...Im cheap :)
     
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    #8 henryr, May 26, 2015
    i have one as my daily

    it keeps time
     
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    #9 Cigarzman, May 26, 2015
    Just for grins I checked w a source I use and my cost was 7000. FWIW and I'm in the business.
     
  10. Skidkid

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    #10 Skidkid, May 26, 2015
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    Thanks guys. I went into the AD and they wouldn't budge on price. They were saying that Rolex is auditing them more and they can't take the chance; true or not I don't know. After talking for a while I said I would think about it. I got about 1/2 way to the door and they remembered that there was a store credit available via some coupon and they told me where to get the coupon. I paid list but applied the store credit, all nice and sanitary if they are audited. Not quite gray market price but got close enough; the Warranty card is in my name and they added 2 years extended warranty of their own, so 4 years warranty.
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    #11 ronfrohock, May 27, 2015
    Very nice.
     
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    #12 GatorFL, May 27, 2015
    Congrats SkidKid! You'll love it. I hardly ever wear my Yachtmaster anymore.
     
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    #13 Jmas, Jun 27, 2015
    I love the Explorer II, I would get one but I love my GMT Master II too much and my collection only has room for one Rolex.
     
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    #14 Agent Smith, Jul 18, 2015
    Great looking watch. One of my current faves.
     

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