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CH1980 · 3 February 2011, 08:36 AM

Hello, I am in the market for my first Rolex and have located one here in Texas that is an Explorer ii black face from 2005 that seems to me to be in good shape. The seller is offering it for $3,200. Is this a good deal for this watch from 2005? What questions should I ask about it before moving on it?

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks.

CH1980 · 4 February 2011, 12:38 AM

Can anyone be of assistance here??

I don't want to make a mistake and get ripped off.

WatchTimes · 4 February 2011, 01:18 AM

Whose the seller, how do you know its legit?
When was it serviced?
What does it come with?
You are better off buying on the board here.

CH1980 · 4 February 2011, 01:24 AM

He is a jeweler here in San Antonio. The watch has been serviced by him and the warranty he offers is 2 yrs.

Should it come with verification papers, or anything else?

I know these are juvenile questions but very much appreciate the help as this is going to be my first Rolex purchase.

Thanks again.

tanndonn · 4 February 2011, 01:46 AM

For a few hundred more dollars you can buy a more recent here on this site. I would strongly consider waiting and finding something newer in excellent condition. Unfortunately, without pictures, serial number for deteriming age and misc details there is not much more that others can help you with. The price sounds good, but what condition is the watch in, what comes with it? Boxes, hang tags?

looking to buy · 4 February 2011, 02:29 AM

Getting a good deal should not be your first consideration. Getting a real Rolex should. Buy the seller not the watch. Many dealers on this forum who have excellent reputations. You know that you get what you pay for.

CH1980 · 4 February 2011, 02:37 AM

ok, thanks for the suggestions. I will try to post a "want ad."

imono · 4 February 2011, 07:28 AM

I'd say go ahead and buy the watch from your jeweler.
Doubt your jeweler would have the guts to sell a fake or after market anything to ruin his reputation after years of being in business.

And you if put a Wanted To Buy ad get ready for a flood of garbage emails wanting to sell you one.

p_mcgee · 4 February 2011, 08:17 AM

2005 may make it a F or Y serial, to me a pretty recent vintage. If its real, it seems like a decent deal. It would be great to have more info. You may want to ask if there is a 3 day return window so you can get it authenticated independently.

Like the previous posters said, trusted sellers here are often a good option, but I suspect the same watch will cost you several hundred dollars more. Also, you usually don't get to inspect the watch first when you buy over the 'net.

CH1980 · 5 February 2011, 01:28 AM

Unfortunately that watch sold before I could get to it. I might look for something from Z or later series.

Thanks.

JasoninDenver · 5 February 2011, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CH1980

Unfortunately that watch sold before I could get to it. I might look for something from Z or later series.

Thanks.

Contact DavidSW, or one of the other trusted sellers, on the sales forum. They are a great source for Rolex and will save you hundreds.

CH1980 · 5 February 2011, 03:03 AM

Thanks, any others you suggest?

p_mcgee · 5 February 2011, 06:50 AM

If you don't mind paying a little extra, maybe consider a M or V series with the 3186 movement. I've seen a bunch of them in the mid to high $4K range.

CH1980 · 7 February 2011, 11:04 PM

Looks like I can get an excellent condition m or v with the new 3186 movement for about 4k or a brand new g series for 5k. I don't really want to spend the extra 1k if I don't have to--- thoughts in what I should do???

JasoninDenver · 8 February 2011, 01:52 PM

I would not worry too much about the series as long as it does have the 3186. And, for what it is worth the prior models with the 3185 were just fine as well. The only difference is a Rolex manufactured hairspring in the 3186 making it a completely in-house movement. Who cares??? Just us watch geeks. No one else.

MonBK · 8 February 2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CH1980

Looks like I can get an excellent condition m or v with the new 3186 movement for about 4k or a brand new g series for 5k. I don't really want to spend the extra 1k if I don't have to--- thoughts in what I should do???

A quick search in the "For Sale" forum shows several for sale.

MonBK · 8 February 2011, 02:11 PM

Here's just one of them.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...17#post2315117

slcbbrown · 9 February 2011, 03:02 AM

$3,200 for a 2005 is an excellent deal. If it has been serviced in the past couple years, it becomes a super deal.

Noriki · 9 February 2011, 07:15 PM

2005 with service at 3.2K, hard to come by. IMHO

fortleeU9 · 13 May 2013, 10:27 AM

Anyone has any thoughts on this move I just made..

Bought a 2005 EXII Black for $3.8K (with everything)
Sold the 2007 Z GMT Master II stick dial for $5.5K (with papers, no Original box).

cop414 · 13 May 2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanndonn

For a few hundred more dollars you can buy a more recent here on this site. I would strongly consider waiting and finding something newer in excellent condition. Unfortunately, without pictures, serial number for deteriming age and misc details there is not much more that others can help you with. The price sounds good, but what condition is the watch in, what comes with it? Boxes, hang tags?

Quote:

Originally Posted by looking to buy

Getting a good deal should not be your first consideration. Getting a real Rolex should. Buy the seller not the watch. Many dealers on this forum who have excellent reputations. You know that you get what you pay for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Contact DavidSW, or one of the other trusted sellers, on the sales forum. They are a great source for Rolex and will save you hundreds.

Agree 100% with the above posts.
Oh and welcome to TRF.

mrhy · 13 May 2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CH1980

Hello, I am in the market for my first Rolex and have located one here in Texas that is an Explorer ii black face from 2005 that seems to me to be in good shape. The seller is offering it for $3,200. Is this a good deal for this watch from 2005? What questions should I ask about it before moving on it?

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks.

Thay sounds like a great deal if every is up to snuff

landroverking · 13 May 2013, 11:19 AM

Welcome. Hang out here for a while. Even old dogs like me learn.
I know SA pretty well. PM me I will give the name of a real good dealer

chicfarmer1 · 13 May 2013, 01:10 PM

Re last several posts: Notice that this is a 2011 thread.

clubsta · 13 May 2013, 01:21 PM

Go for it!

3 February 2011, 08:36 AM	#1
CH1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Explorer ii 2005 Hello, I am in the market for my first Rolex and have located one here in Texas that is an Explorer ii black face from 2005 that seems to me to be in good shape. The seller is offering it for $3,200. Is this a good deal for this watch from 2005? What questions should I ask about it before moving on it? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

4 February 2011, 01:18 AM	#3
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,452	Whose the seller, how do you know its legit? When was it serviced? What does it come with? You are better off buying on the board here. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

4 February 2011, 02:29 AM	#6
looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	Getting a good deal should not be your first consideration. Getting a real Rolex should. Buy the seller not the watch. Many dealers on this forum who have excellent reputations. You know that you get what you pay for. __________________ 16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II

4 February 2011, 12:38 AM	#2
CH1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Can anyone be of assistance here?? I don't want to make a mistake and get ripped off.

4 February 2011, 01:24 AM	#4
CH1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 8	He is a jeweler here in San Antonio. The watch has been serviced by him and the warranty he offers is 2 yrs. Should it come with verification papers, or anything else? I know these are juvenile questions but very much appreciate the help as this is going to be my first Rolex purchase. Thanks again.

4 February 2011, 01:46 AM	#5
tanndonn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: texas Watch: EXP II, 243, PO Posts: 131	For a few hundred more dollars you can buy a more recent here on this site. I would strongly consider waiting and finding something newer in excellent condition. Unfortunately, without pictures, serial number for deteriming age and misc details there is not much more that others can help you with. The price sounds good, but what condition is the watch in, what comes with it? Boxes, hang tags?

4 February 2011, 02:37 AM	#7
CH1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 8	ok, thanks for the suggestions. I will try to post a "want ad."

4 February 2011, 07:28 AM	#8
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I'd say go ahead and buy the watch from your jeweler. Doubt your jeweler would have the guts to sell a fake or after market anything to ruin his reputation after years of being in business. And you if put a Wanted To Buy ad get ready for a flood of garbage emails wanting to sell you one.

4 February 2011, 08:17 AM	#9
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	2005 may make it a F or Y serial, to me a pretty recent vintage. If its real, it seems like a decent deal. It would be great to have more info. You may want to ask if there is a 3 day return window so you can get it authenticated independently. Like the previous posters said, trusted sellers here are often a good option, but I suspect the same watch will cost you several hundred dollars more. Also, you usually don't get to inspect the watch first when you buy over the 'net.

5 February 2011, 01:28 AM	#10
CH1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Unfortunately that watch sold before I could get to it. I might look for something from Z or later series. Thanks.

5 February 2011, 03:03 AM	#12
CH1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Thanks, any others you suggest?

5 February 2011, 06:50 AM	#13
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,149	If you don't mind paying a little extra, maybe consider a M or V series with the 3186 movement. I've seen a bunch of them in the mid to high $4K range.

7 February 2011, 11:04 PM	#14
CH1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Looks like I can get an excellent condition m or v with the new 3186 movement for about 4k or a brand new g series for 5k. I don't really want to spend the extra 1k if I don't have to--- thoughts in what I should do???

8 February 2011, 01:52 PM	#15
JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,121	I would not worry too much about the series as long as it does have the 3186. And, for what it is worth the prior models with the 3185 were just fine as well. The only difference is a Rolex manufactured hairspring in the 3186 making it a completely in-house movement. Who cares??? Just us watch geeks. No one else.

8 February 2011, 02:11 PM	#17
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Here's just one of them. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...17#post2315117

9 February 2011, 03:02 AM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	$3,200 for a 2005 is an excellent deal. If it has been serviced in the past couple years, it becomes a super deal.

9 February 2011, 07:15 PM	#19
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	2005 with service at 3.2K, hard to come by. IMHO

13 May 2013, 10:27 AM	#20
fortleeU9 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fort Lee Posts: 1	Anyone has any thoughts on this move I just made.. Bought a 2005 EXII Black for $3.8K (with everything) Sold the 2007 Z GMT Master II stick dial for $5.5K (with papers, no Original box).

13 May 2013, 11:19 AM	#23
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Welcome. Hang out here for a while. Even old dogs like me learn. I know SA pretty well. PM me I will give the name of a real good dealer

13 May 2013, 01:10 PM	#24
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Re last several posts: Notice that this is a 2011 thread.

13 May 2013, 01:21 PM	#25
clubsta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 223	Go for it!

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