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df2272 · 23 September 2018, 10:52 AM

TRF Community,

Between an Explorer II 16570 Tritium dial and Explorer II 16570 Rehaut w/ 3186 movement, which do you prefer? I'm trying to decide between the two and would love your opinion.

On one hand, I love how a Tritium dial grows with you and evolves over time. On the other hand, it seems like the Rehaut version had a much smaller production run and might demand a higher price tag if/when I decide to sell or trade up.

As of now, it doesn't seem like there's a massive price difference between the two.

Curious to hear everyone's thoughts!

All the best,

Derrick

Tools · 23 September 2018, 12:18 PM

I don't think that anybody is, or will be, holding out for an engraved rehaut.

Dompropat · 23 September 2018, 12:36 PM

I personally prefer the look of the engraved rehaut.

Old Expat Beast · 23 September 2018, 12:53 PM

I have one of each, and I like both, but the 3186/engraved has been going up in asking price a lot over the last year, much more than the older models. I've seen them pushing $7k online lately and a NOS was recently offered here for $10k.

HogwldFLTR · 23 September 2018, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I have one of each, and I like both, but the 3186/engraved has been going up in asking price a lot over the last year, much more than the older models. I've seen them pushing $7k online lately and a NOS was recently offered here for $10k.

Right, 3186s are in demand, IMHO.

Onequik135i · 23 September 2018, 01:41 PM

3186 here, though an old school Tritium with lug holes is a close tie.

S.H. · 23 September 2018, 03:59 PM

For me it is lug holes + SEL. I hate end link marks on the back of vintage rolexes.

I don't see what is interesting about 3186.

ancientmariner · 23 September 2018, 05:39 PM

Late models have the AR coating on the cyclops which I like.

uansari1 · 23 September 2018, 06:57 PM

I'm ambivalent for the rehaut, but it seems that the 3186 commands a premium. Mine has the 3186, but is a Z serial without the engraved rehaut.

TheRtHonA · 23 September 2018, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I have one of each, and I like both, but the 3186/engraved has been going up in asking price a lot over the last year, much more than the older models. I've seen them pushing $7k online lately and a NOS was recently offered here for $10k.

Wow and to think I bought a NOS with 5yr warranty for €6000 a few months ago.

I should have kept the stickers on 🤦*♂️

Waxtactic · 23 March 2019, 04:14 AM

I thought I’d bring back this thread. I ended up with a Z series engraved rehaut 3186 but the hour markers are creamy. Does the Luminova do that? I keep looking for details but havent uncovered anything. Any thoughts?

23 September 2018, 10:52 AM	#1
df2272 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: San Francisco Posts: 5	Explorer II 16570: Tritium vs. Rehaut TRF Community, Between an Explorer II 16570 Tritium dial and Explorer II 16570 Rehaut w/ 3186 movement, which do you prefer? I'm trying to decide between the two and would love your opinion. On one hand, I love how a Tritium dial grows with you and evolves over time. On the other hand, it seems like the Rehaut version had a much smaller production run and might demand a higher price tag if/when I decide to sell or trade up. As of now, it doesn't seem like there's a massive price difference between the two. Curious to hear everyone's thoughts! All the best, Derrick

23 September 2018, 12:18 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,044	I don't think that anybody is, or will be, holding out for an engraved rehaut. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 September 2018, 12:53 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,359	I have one of each, and I like both, but the 3186/engraved has been going up in asking price a lot over the last year, much more than the older models. I've seen them pushing $7k online lately and a NOS was recently offered here for $10k. __________________ _______________________

23 September 2018, 01:41 PM	#6
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,421	3186 here, though an old school Tritium with lug holes is a close tie. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

23 September 2018, 06:57 PM	#9
uansari1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha, Qatar Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 535	I'm ambivalent for the rehaut, but it seems that the 3186 commands a premium. Mine has the 3186, but is a Z serial without the engraved rehaut. __________________ Explorer II 16570 Polar (3186) GMT Master II 116710LN GMT Master II 126710BLRO (jubilee) Explorer 124270 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary

23 September 2018, 12:36 PM	#3
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	I personally prefer the look of the engraved rehaut.

23 September 2018, 03:59 PM	#7
S.H. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: France Posts: 9	For me it is lug holes + SEL. I hate end link marks on the back of vintage rolexes. I don't see what is interesting about 3186.

23 September 2018, 05:39 PM	#8
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,169	Late models have the AR coating on the cyclops which I like.

23 March 2019, 04:14 AM	#11
Waxtactic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston Watch: Seiko 6138-0030 Posts: 278	I thought I’d bring back this thread. I ended up with a Z series engraved rehaut 3186 but the hour markers are creamy. Does the Luminova do that? I keep looking for details but havent uncovered anything. Any thoughts?

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