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Hampshirescott · 21 January 2020, 05:07 AM

Buying a polar explorer 2. New 42mm one.

Option 1 is from 2013 but serviced from Rolex in 2019 still with all stickers. They replaced the bezel for a new one at service. Box papers etc.

Option 2 is 2018 watch box and papers. Looks immaculate? But no stickers and has been worn.

Both the same price roughly. The option 2 is £70 cheaper. Option one is in the UK and the option 2 is in Spain. Both reliable sources.

I’m in the UK?

What would you choose?

joli160 · 21 January 2020, 05:12 AM

The newer since it looks immaculate

Oldfellow · 21 January 2020, 05:21 AM

I would prefer Option 2.
It is newer, still original, and should have the remainder of Rolex 5 year warranty.

JayHantz · 21 January 2020, 05:23 AM

Option 2

enjoythemusic · 21 January 2020, 05:50 AM

Option 2, wear it and enjoy your time.

Dr.Smellody · 21 January 2020, 05:51 AM

Option 2. Easy answer.

MasonDixon · 21 January 2020, 05:52 AM

I'd buy the 2018.

timeldn · 21 January 2020, 07:35 AM

Option 2 is 2018 watch box and papers. Looks immaculate.

newu5er · 21 January 2020, 07:39 AM

Option 2 - newer

MrMercedes · 21 January 2020, 07:42 AM

Option 2 !

HDWatchgeek · 21 January 2020, 07:55 AM

Option 2 all day long.

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BamaHammer · 21 January 2020, 07:56 AM

Buy local, not from Spain

Fleetlord · 21 January 2020, 08:01 AM

Option 1

It's in your country

OrangeKenny · 21 January 2020, 09:17 AM

Sounds like a good excuse to go ‘explore’ Spain.
I don’t know what the prices are but £70 is probably 1-2%; ie not a lot.
The 2013 has probably been heavily refinished. If the bezel needed replacing there’s a good chance the case saw its fair share of abuse also.

Little machines · 21 January 2020, 10:29 AM

Option 2 clean watch !

RJRJRJ · 21 January 2020, 10:39 AM

#2

brucethemanlee · 21 January 2020, 01:11 PM

option #2

but just curious why a 2013 Exp II still has stickers after Rolex service. They would have removed them. Did the previous owner wear the watch with stickers on?

MTdweller · 21 January 2020, 01:21 PM

Option 1 - recently serviced & closer to you.

BNA/LION · 21 January 2020, 01:39 PM

My Vote... Option 2 is 2018 watch box and papers. Looks immaculate? But no stickers and has been worn.

Nikrnic · 21 January 2020, 02:06 PM

Of course the 2018. Lets see 5 yrs. newer and under warranty until 2023. No brainer...

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Tools · 21 January 2020, 02:14 PM

Too many questions on option 1.

Why did it need a service after only a few years?

Why did it need a new bezel?

Why does it have "stickers"?, they don't come with a service except on the back.

It's 7 years old, why is it priced at more than the practically new one?

scombs263 · 21 January 2020, 02:54 PM

Option 2

EdwardC · 21 January 2020, 03:06 PM

2

1William · 21 January 2020, 10:19 PM

Option 2 as it is a newer watch.

VegasMilgauss · 21 January 2020, 10:24 PM

option 3) New from AD

beshannon · 21 January 2020, 10:26 PM

Option 2 if you can import it from Spain successfully after duties and taxes.

RHIII · 21 January 2020, 10:29 PM

I’d go with option 2

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brandrea · 21 January 2020, 10:32 PM

Another vote for Option 2

Hampshirescott · 21 January 2020, 11:44 PM

I went with option 2. It was a Chrono24 deal with escrow which made me feel safer. Plus it’s EU so no tax.

OrangeKenny · 22 January 2020, 05:25 AM

Congratulations! Post a picture when it arrives

21 January 2020, 05:07 AM	#1
Hampshirescott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 215	Which one would you buy? Buying a polar explorer 2. New 42mm one. Option 1 is from 2013 but serviced from Rolex in 2019 still with all stickers. They replaced the bezel for a new one at service. Box papers etc. Option 2 is 2018 watch box and papers. Looks immaculate? But no stickers and has been worn. Both the same price roughly. The option 2 is £70 cheaper. Option one is in the UK and the option 2 is in Spain. Both reliable sources. I’m in the UK? What would you choose?

21 January 2020, 05:50 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,406	Option 2, wear it and enjoy your time. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

21 January 2020, 01:39 PM	#19
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,193	My Vote... Option 2 is 2018 watch box and papers. Looks immaculate? But no stickers and has been worn. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

21 January 2020, 02:14 PM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,040	Too many questions on option 1. Why did it need a service after only a few years? Why did it need a new bezel? Why does it have "stickers"?, they don't come with a service except on the back. It's 7 years old, why is it priced at more than the practically new one? __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 January 2020, 10:26 PM	#26
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Option 2 if you can import it from Spain successfully after duties and taxes. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

21 January 2020, 05:12 AM	#2
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,344	The newer since it looks immaculate __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

21 January 2020, 05:21 AM	#3
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,076	I would prefer Option 2. It is newer, still original, and should have the remainder of Rolex 5 year warranty.

21 January 2020, 05:23 AM	#4
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Option 2

21 January 2020, 05:51 AM	#6
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,193	Option 2. Easy answer.

21 January 2020, 05:52 AM	#7
MasonDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 276	I'd buy the 2018.

21 January 2020, 07:35 AM	#8
timeldn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 606	Option 2 is 2018 watch box and papers. Looks immaculate.

21 January 2020, 07:39 AM	#9
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	Option 2 - newer

21 January 2020, 07:42 AM	#10
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,486	Option 2 !

21 January 2020, 07:55 AM	#11
HDWatchgeek "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 218	Option 2 all day long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2020, 07:56 AM	#12
BamaHammer Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: South Carolina Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 146	Buy local, not from Spain

21 January 2020, 08:01 AM	#13
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,910	Option 1 It's in your country

21 January 2020, 09:17 AM	#14
OrangeKenny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 329	Sounds like a good excuse to go ‘explore’ Spain. I don’t know what the prices are but £70 is probably 1-2%; ie not a lot. The 2013 has probably been heavily refinished. If the bezel needed replacing there’s a good chance the case saw its fair share of abuse also.

21 January 2020, 10:29 AM	#15
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,460	Option 2 clean watch !

21 January 2020, 10:39 AM	#16
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	#2

21 January 2020, 01:11 PM	#17
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	option #2 but just curious why a 2013 Exp II still has stickers after Rolex service. They would have removed them. Did the previous owner wear the watch with stickers on?

21 January 2020, 01:21 PM	#18
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,475	Option 1 - recently serviced & closer to you.

21 January 2020, 02:06 PM	#20
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,158	Of course the 2018. Lets see 5 yrs. newer and under warranty until 2023. No brainer... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

21 January 2020, 02:54 PM	#22
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	Option 2

21 January 2020, 03:06 PM	#23
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,496	2

21 January 2020, 10:19 PM	#24
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Option 2 as it is a newer watch.

21 January 2020, 10:24 PM	#25
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,029	option 3) New from AD

21 January 2020, 10:29 PM	#27
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I’d go with option 2 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2020, 10:32 PM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Another vote for Option 2

21 January 2020, 11:44 PM	#29
Hampshirescott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 215	I went with option 2. It was a Chrono24 deal with escrow which made me feel safer. Plus it’s EU so no tax.

22 January 2020, 05:25 AM	#30
OrangeKenny "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 329	Congratulations! Post a picture when it arrives

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