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Explorer polar advice needed.

  1. wx_073 Jan 19, 2019

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    Hi OF

    Looking at this Explorer II today on C24.

    It comes with original box and papers from 2010, G series with 3186 movement. Seller told that the watch was never polished before.

    Can anybody see any red flags?

    It seems to be bit overpriced but I'm willing to keep the watch.

    Thanks in advance!


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  2. Greatpa Jan 19, 2019

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    Looks very crisp! Steel in great condition!
     
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  3. alam Jan 19, 2019

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    looks good to me! box and papers is definitely a plus! and by the way, it's a great tool watch!
     
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  4. Daniel23456 Jan 19, 2019

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    Looks great!
     
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  5. wx_073 Jan 19, 2019

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    P1000692.JPG

    Another picture with the lugs.
     
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  6. wx_073 Jan 19, 2019

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    Already checked watch number through Rolex tracker, norecords there, so everything seems legit to me. Will pull the triger and thanks gentlemans for your help!
     
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  7. Koen Jan 19, 2019

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    Is this a 16570? If so, didn’t have all those have bevels? Can’t see them.::confused2:::)
     
  8. wx_073 Jan 19, 2019

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    Yes it's 16570. Maybe they are very blurred?

    here is the pic of mine 3185 from 2005 i'd say it seems the same?

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  9. Ssunnylee24 Jan 19, 2019

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    Bevels are there on the first pic. Looks good!
     
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  10. Koen Jan 19, 2019

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    Probably my eyes;) nice 16570!
     
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  11. Koen Jan 19, 2019

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    Yes I can see them now, thank you! Still can’t see them proper, but recognise the contour of the tip of the lug.
     
  12. zwjk Jan 19, 2019

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    Nice watch but I wouldn’t pay a premium for a 3186.
     
  13. watch3s Feb 1, 2019

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    gorgeous!
     
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  14. RMA Feb 2, 2019

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    Very clean looking watch. I own a 2008 w 3186, unpolished case but bracelet had a light polish to it by my watch maker. I will compare your case to mine.
     
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  15. asrnj77 Feb 2, 2019

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    Nice...almost too nice. For never being polished it looks like it was never worn during its 9 year life. That being said a light polish never killed anybody but it would annoy me if they lied about it.
     
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  16. SohAIS Feb 7, 2019

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    Looks like a clean example. Good luck on the purchase
     
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  17. wx_073 Feb 8, 2019

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    Received already and here is two brothers ;)

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  18. starcraft Feb 16, 2019

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    I would only be buying from a dealer on C24. No private sellers, and use their buyer protected payment method. Go to a watch dealer and have it authenticated at your expense...
     
  19. DRjre086 Feb 18, 2019

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    Congrats on the pickup! FWIW, the 3186’s do typically sell for a premium. Now you have both and I like how the “thickness” of the black portions on the markers vary.
     
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  20. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Feb 18, 2019

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    Engraved rehaut, upgraded movement, great looking watch. I also like the slightly different hour markers, with a little less black. Great pick up :thumbsup:
     
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