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dj1809 · 22 November 2010, 11:39 PM

I'm in Korea visiting family and just visited a duty free shop where I can get the Explorer II for about $4600. I was just curious whether this was a decent price or if I could get a similar price from an AD in the States.

GradyPhilpott · 23 November 2010, 02:38 AM

The MSRP for an Explorer II is just under $6400 now.

Provided that it's what it's claimed to be, the I'd say that it's a good deal.

Having heard what I've heard about buying stuff in Korea, I'd be careful--very careful.

Others may have better information.

R1@160@alltimes · 23 November 2010, 02:43 AM

Agreed. It's a good price for a bnib Exp II from AD.

Gerardus · 23 November 2010, 03:02 AM

Good price, take it!

sea-dweller · 23 November 2010, 03:39 AM

It's a great price !

I was at the Lotte duty free shops the last time I was in Seoul (Jan 2009) and could not find such a good deal on a Rolex. The prices I saw were pretty much MSRP.

dj1809 · 23 November 2010, 12:23 PM

Any reason to believe the Duty Free Shops would have anything other than the "real thing"?

lewisanderson · 23 November 2010, 03:37 PM

A friend of mine once bought a Rolex copy in Seoul. It looked really good, very high quality. I couldn't believe that he paid about £900 for it though.

dj1809 · 24 November 2010, 01:49 AM

So... the deal ended up being too good to pass up. $4300 plus $300 in instant credit (in the duty free mall).

I am now the proud owner of a 'V' serial polar Explorer II!

xjeeunitx · 24 November 2010, 07:28 PM

Good job. I think you pick up the watch at the airport as you leave Korea. Am I correct?

dj1809 · 24 November 2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

Good job. I think you pick up the watch at the airport as you leave Korea. Am I correct?

You are correct. It will make my flight back to the US a bit more bearable. I'll have to post some pics once I get a chance.

SubZee · 27 November 2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dj1809

You are correct. It will make my flight back to the US a bit more bearable. I'll have to post some pics once I get a chance.

Do send to RSC for a review. Although I've no doubt that it's genuine but I guess doing it for just for a peace of mind.

Which Lotte DFS did you go? The one at Myongdong near Westin Hotel?

dj1809 · 27 November 2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SubZee

Do send to RSC for a review. Although I've no doubt that it's genuine but I guess doing it for just for a peace of mind.

Which Lotte DFS did you go? The one at Myongdong near Westin Hotel?

I actually got it at the Walker Hill Sheraton DFS. The Shilla DFS did not have any in stock and the Lotte DFS in Chamsil only had the black dial avilable.

How much would it set me back to send it to a RSC? Is this something an AD can/be willing to do?

xjeeunitx · 27 November 2010, 05:29 PM

If you bought it at the hotel, and it is an AD. You can be rest assured that it is an authentic watch. If you bought it anywhere else, like a city market, then I would be taking it into an AD/RSC to authenticity. You have nothing to worry about. Post pictures when you can and congrats on your purchase. You definitely got a good deal.

SubZee · 27 November 2010, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dj1809

I actually got it at the Walker Hill Sheraton DFS. The Shilla DFS did not have any in stock and the Lotte DFS in Chamsil only had the black dial avilable.

How much would it set me back to send it to a RSC? Is this something an AD can/be willing to do?

That's good; Walker Hill DFS is definitely the real stuff ... its definitely genuine ... so don't hv to send in for authenticity.

Did u see any other models avail there?

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 27 November 2010, 08:55 PM

Yes I also bought my polar exp II from seoul lotte duty free ..just for 4100$... including the airline stuff discount...yes it is a good deal...

dj1809 · 28 November 2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SubZee

That's good; Walker Hill DFS is definitely the real stuff ... its definitely genuine ... so don't hv to send in for authenticity.

Did u see any other models avail there?

No Submariners, Explorer Is or GMT-IIs. Both black and white dial Expy IIs. LOTS of Daytonas, DJs. Most of them blinged out with two-tone/gold/diamonds (which doesn't do it for me), but all at VERY nice prices. Be sure to get the VIP card... it's good for 5% off. I convinced the girl to give me Silver status right off the bat (good for 10% off).

papelandia · 29 November 2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DOUBLE 0 SE7EN

Yes I also bought my polar exp II from seoul lotte duty free ..just for 4100$... including the airline stuff discount...yes it is a good deal...

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22 November 2010, 11:39 PM	#1
dj1809 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Watch: Polar ExpII 16570 Posts: 52	In Korea - Good price on Explorer II? I'm in Korea visiting family and just visited a duty free shop where I can get the Explorer II for about $4600. I was just curious whether this was a decent price or if I could get a similar price from an AD in the States.

23 November 2010, 02:38 AM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	The MSRP for an Explorer II is just under $6400 now. Provided that it's what it's claimed to be, the I'd say that it's a good deal. Having heard what I've heard about buying stuff in Korea, I'd be careful--very careful. Others may have better information. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 November 2010, 02:43 AM	#3
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Agreed. It's a good price for a bnib Exp II from AD. __________________

23 November 2010, 03:02 AM	#4
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,911	Good price, take it! __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

23 November 2010, 03:39 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	It's a great price ! I was at the Lotte duty free shops the last time I was in Seoul (Jan 2009) and could not find such a good deal on a Rolex. The prices I saw were pretty much MSRP. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 November 2010, 12:23 PM	#6
dj1809 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Watch: Polar ExpII 16570 Posts: 52	Any reason to believe the Duty Free Shops would have anything other than the "real thing"?

23 November 2010, 03:37 PM	#7
lewisanderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bangkok Posts: 27	A friend of mine once bought a Rolex copy in Seoul. It looked really good, very high quality. I couldn't believe that he paid about £900 for it though.

24 November 2010, 01:49 AM	#8
dj1809 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Salt Lake City Watch: Polar ExpII 16570 Posts: 52	Trigger pulled So... the deal ended up being too good to pass up. $4300 plus $300 in instant credit (in the duty free mall). I am now the proud owner of a 'V' serial polar Explorer II!

24 November 2010, 07:28 PM	#9
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	Good job. I think you pick up the watch at the airport as you leave Korea. Am I correct?

27 November 2010, 05:29 PM	#13
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,430	If you bought it at the hotel, and it is an AD. You can be rest assured that it is an authentic watch. If you bought it anywhere else, like a city market, then I would be taking it into an AD/RSC to authenticity. You have nothing to worry about. Post pictures when you can and congrats on your purchase. You definitely got a good deal.

27 November 2010, 08:55 PM	#15
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,645	Yes I also bought my polar exp II from seoul lotte duty free ..just for 4100$... including the airline stuff discount...yes it is a good deal...

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