Explorer 2 one of the sleeper Rolexs or just undesirable???

Castle4444

So here’s the question!!!!????? With this being a stainless sports model, why is it not in higher demand??? Being perfectly honest I’ve never given it a lookin purely based on the fact it’s seen less desirable and easy to get hold off.

Castle4444

So after popping in to 2 of my local AD’s for a nosey and to see where I am on a couple of lists, I noticed both had a white and black dialled Explorer 2 ref:216570. I decided to try on of the black dialled over the white as 90% of my collection is dark dialed (just my preference) But I was pleasantly suprised how nice these models are, with a beautiful matt black dial which is more in keeping with my increased vintage passion and the 42mm case not too over powering like I thought it might be.
So here’s the question!!!!????? With this being a stainless sports model, why is it not in higher demand??? Being perfectly honest I’ve never given it a lookin purely based on the fact it’s seen less desirable and easy to get hold off.
So here’s my thought, with not many being sold due to people opting towards a sub or gmt, I assume less will be out there and dare I say when Rolex cease to make these, will they become collectible? Let’s be honest the paul Newman Daytona back in the day couldn’t be given away!! Haha!!
Interested to here people’s thoughts????

Alex_TA

One reason: they're producing enough Explorers to satisfy the demand, that's the reason why it's not in the spotlight. Who needs Rolex that can just be bought without begging for one on your knees?

gostang9

I agree with this, and that’s why this model might be a long-term “sleeper” as not so many are out there. Some of the hottest vintage today were not so popular back in the day. Who knows what will happen to the interest in vintage 40+ years from now. Maybe we’re all hooked into the matrix from our cocoon pods experiencing everything ‘virtually’...

gostang9

I agree with this, and that’s why this model might be a long-term “sleeper” as not so many are out there. Some of the hottest vintage today were not so popular back in the day. Who knows what will happen to the interest in vintage 40+ years from now. Maybe we’re all hooked into the matrix from our cocoon pods experiencing everything ‘virtually’...