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Mobikid · 2 June 2018, 06:01 PM

Hi guys looking to buy an explorer ii as my beater.. i can buy this one for $4250 without box and papers. Do you think i should go for it? Is it overpolished?

Thanks for the help!

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RolexComplex · 2 June 2018, 06:14 PM

Definitely overpolished.

Mobikid · 2 June 2018, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexComplex

Definitely overpolished.

How about this one?

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Boaters · 2 June 2018, 06:22 PM

Not bad for the price .. IMHO

RolexComplex · 2 June 2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobikid

How about this one?

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Lugs don’t look even. Top lugs look different. Can you show a side view?

Mobikid · 2 June 2018, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexComplex

Lugs don’t look even. Top lugs look different. Can you show a side view?

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RolexComplex · 2 June 2018, 06:32 PM

Uneven polish job. I’m super picky, but I think you can definitely do better.

Sarosh · 2 June 2018, 06:35 PM

It is overpolished. Am sure there are better examples out there.

Onikage · 2 June 2018, 07:34 PM

No looks like a reasonable pre-owned example at a reasonable price. Perfect for your beater needs.

sager · 2 June 2018, 07:48 PM

Over polished and no box and papers is a no deal for me.

The Libertine · 2 June 2018, 09:27 PM

Yes, over polished.

enjoythemusic · 2 June 2018, 09:53 PM

We agree it's overpolished, now it comes down to if the OP is ok with that and the price sans box, etc. The highly uneven lugs would be the deal killer for me.

brand_c · 2 June 2018, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobikid

Hi guys looking to buy an explorer ii as my beater.. i can buy this one for $4250 without box and papers. Do you think i should go for it? Is it overpolished?

Thanks for the help!

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Go with this one, see if you can get this price down a bit more.

It’s not too bad, crown guards are still relatively blocky, lugs have been polished but spring bar isn’t protruding. Just no more polishing in the future.

Prices on these are increasing, 4250 with no b and p isn’t too bad.

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watchmework · 2 June 2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

We agree it's overpolished, now it comes down to if the OP is ok with that and the price sans box, etc. The highly uneven lugs would be the deal killer for me.

I agree with Steven here, that’s a deal breaker for me as well.

antoflo · 3 June 2018, 12:15 AM

I second the comments above. I would not buy an overpolished watch

fskywalker · 3 June 2018, 02:21 AM

Keep looking, you can do way better than that. Sold my unpolished 16570 recently, full set, for $4600

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lecorsaire · 3 June 2018, 02:35 AM

Honestly it is a little bit over polished but the price is fair. The best examples are now north of $5k. They were really under appreciated for a long time and with the SS sports craze, nearly every model is creeping up in price. If you don’t think it is good enough then be patient and look for a better example even if you pay several hundred more for it.

teo · 3 June 2018, 02:57 AM

I think it looks ok.

Tools · 3 June 2018, 03:20 AM

Neither of these watches is "overpolished".

They have both been mildly refinished, likely to take out wear and tear marks, but they both appear to have plenty of definition and contour left on the cases with no signs of improper overpolishing that would change that.

Pick the one you want and wear it on all of your adventures.

CorradoBrit · 3 June 2018, 03:26 AM

Too many choices out there to go for this poor example. Would bug me no end even if price was OK.

tommy91 · 3 June 2018, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Neither of these watches is "overpolished".

They have both been mildly refinished, likely to take out wear and tear marks, but they both appear to have plenty of definition and contour left on the cases with no signs of improper overpolishing that would change that.

Pick the one you want and wear it on all of your adventures.

Can't argue with that

springer · 3 June 2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Neither of these watches is "overpolished".

They have both been mildly refinished, likely to take out wear and tear marks, but they both appear to have plenty of definition and contour left on the cases with no signs of improper overpolishing that would change that.

Pick the one you want and wear it on all of your adventures.

I agree. I found these "overpolished" comments comical. Best laughs I've had in the Watchout section in a while.

wesdaniel · 6 June 2018, 04:52 AM

I think it depends on the OP's interest.

If you're buying it hoping for it retain value and trade up later, then don't. Hold off until you find the right super deal.

If you're buying it to keep and wear forever, understanding that, over the years, you'll wear it and beat it up and love it and the price is right for you; then I say go for it.

Don't let perfection be the enemy of your happiness. Understand what you're doing and getting and you'll be fine.

2 June 2018, 06:01 PM	#1
Mobikid "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Qatar Posts: 182	Overpolished? Hi guys looking to buy an explorer ii as my beater.. i can buy this one for $4250 without box and papers. Do you think i should go for it? Is it overpolished? Thanks for the help! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 June 2018, 06:35 PM	#8
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,218	It is overpolished. Am sure there are better examples out there. __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

2 June 2018, 07:34 PM	#9
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	No looks like a reasonable pre-owned example at a reasonable price. Perfect for your beater needs. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

2 June 2018, 09:53 PM	#12
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,456	We agree it's overpolished, now it comes down to if the OP is ok with that and the price sans box, etc. The highly uneven lugs would be the deal killer for me. __________________ __________________ “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.

3 June 2018, 02:21 AM	#16
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,606	Overpolished? Keep looking, you can do way better than that. Sold my unpolished 16570 recently, full set, for $4600 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

2 June 2018, 06:14 PM	#2
RolexComplex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Posts: 229	Definitely overpolished.

2 June 2018, 06:22 PM	#4
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Not bad for the price .. IMHO

2 June 2018, 06:32 PM	#7
RolexComplex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Posts: 229	Uneven polish job. I’m super picky, but I think you can definitely do better.

2 June 2018, 07:48 PM	#10
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,562	Over polished and no box and papers is a no deal for me.

2 June 2018, 09:27 PM	#11
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Yes, over polished.

3 June 2018, 12:15 AM	#15
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	I second the comments above. I would not buy an overpolished watch

3 June 2018, 02:35 AM	#17
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Honestly it is a little bit over polished but the price is fair. The best examples are now north of $5k. They were really under appreciated for a long time and with the SS sports craze, nearly every model is creeping up in price. If you don’t think it is good enough then be patient and look for a better example even if you pay several hundred more for it. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

3 June 2018, 02:57 AM	#18
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	I think it looks ok.

3 June 2018, 03:20 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,051	Neither of these watches is "overpolished". They have both been mildly refinished, likely to take out wear and tear marks, but they both appear to have plenty of definition and contour left on the cases with no signs of improper overpolishing that would change that. Pick the one you want and wear it on all of your adventures. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 June 2018, 03:26 AM	#20
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Too many choices out there to go for this poor example. Would bug me no end even if price was OK.

6 June 2018, 04:52 AM	#23
wesdaniel 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,327	I think it depends on the OP's interest. If you're buying it hoping for it retain value and trade up later, then don't. Hold off until you find the right super deal. If you're buying it to keep and wear forever, understanding that, over the years, you'll wear it and beat it up and love it and the price is right for you; then I say go for it. Don't let perfection be the enemy of your happiness. Understand what you're doing and getting and you'll be fine.

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