Sell Rolex Explorer II Watch
Some aspects of the Rolex Explorer II have been kept the same through 40 years of its evolution. The watches were exclusively made of stainless steel and came fitted with the Oyster Bracelet. The watches feature high-water resistance of 100 meters and come equipped with the 24-hour bezel with an extra 24-hour hand to indicate the difference between the AM and the PM in the dark.
The accuracy in the movement of Explorer II and the high resistance is loved by watch collectors and admirers across the world. The Rolex Explorer 1655 is the most sought-after model of this collection. The luminous orange-coloured 24-hour hand and the mechanical movement of the GMT-Master manufactured Rolex Caliber makes Explorer II 1655 a quintessential favourite among watch collectors around the globe. The durable and robust construction of the watch along with easy to read dials and vintage styling has been appreciated by the sports watch lovers.
Today's Explorer II Buying-In Price
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Rolex
Explorer II
Reference 216570 White
Buying-In Price ～¥900,000
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Rolex
Explorer II
Reference 216570 Black
Buying-In Price ～¥900,000
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Things to Notice Before You Sell Rolex Explorer II
A vintage Rolex Explorer II will give you a handy return on investment if you can choose the appropriate price and point of sale for your watch. There are several things you should take care of before putting your Rolex Explorer II to sell in the pre-owned market. The first thing is to get your watch or set of watches evaluated by an expert to choose the appropriate market value of watch according to its physical conditions.
You can also do searches online with the reference or the serial number of your watch for choosing the right price to sell your watch. You can also visit local dealers or businesses for getting a rough idea of pricing. Getting the watches quality tested and certified reputed quality testing laboratory increases the market value of the watch. The last thing to take care of is to find the right point of sale for your watch. You can choose a local dealer, an online platform for sale or choose to auction your watch as a collectible to watch lovers.
History of the Rolex Explorer II
Rolex is not only known for producing luxury watches, but it also manufactures watches that appeal to a niche audience. The Rolex Explorer II is a collection that was designed for cave explorers. The first model in this collection debuted in the year 1971 as Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655. The Rolex Explorer II used Oyster steel to manufacture the watch cases. The steel used in Rolex Explorer II belonged to the 904L steel family and is known for its high resistance to corrosion and being able to maintain the quality of finish for a long time.
In the year 1985, the Rolex Explorer II reference 16550 came out which included features from the previous model with some additional modifications. This model was followed by Explorer II ref. 16570 in the year 1989 and ref. 216570 in the year 2011 which was unveiled to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the model.
The Market of Pre-Owned Rolex Explorers II
The second-hand market for the Rolex Explorer watches is filled with plenty of its vintage and modern watches. Picking a watch to buy from a collection of Rolex Explorer II sports and expedition watches can be a point of confusion among the buyers. The most expensive model of Rolex Explorer II in the market of pre-owned watches is Rolex Explorer II ref. 16550. This model has the intriguing features of popular ref. 1655 with added features. The model feature revamped dials with a 40 mm Oyster steel case, Caliber 3085, with a sapphire crystal. The size of the 24-hour hand in this model is longer and thinner compared to previous models.
The Rolex Explorer II 1655 is the most popular vintage model of Explorer II collection. The distinctive arrow shape of the orange colour 24-hour dial of the watch has become a signature of this watch. Often referred to as “Freccione” or Rolex Steve McQueen, the earlier models of Explorer 1655 are rare and valuable collectibles today and are highly sought-after in the pre-owned market of the watches. The case diameter of 40 mm and a Rolex Calibre 1575 for mechanical movement give this watch impeccable accuracy and precision.
The Rolex Explorer II 16570 is the most affordable model of this category and features two different sets of mechanical movements with Calibre 3185 and 3186. It also features two versions of dials: white and the black version like the first Explorer II.
You may also find the pre-owned model of the relatively newer ref. 216570 with modifications like 42 mm case, new orange 24-hour hand and larger hand and hour markers. The value of the investment in the sale of vintage Rolex Explorers in the pre-owned market is immense and should be pursued actively if you are planning to sell your own Rolex or buy a vintage one for yourself.