Hey all,
Relatively new here, having purchased just a few reps. So, I just received my first Rolex rep, the Explorer II, that is so popular here.
To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Rolex, but after seeing this watch and reading MANY reviews, I figured " if I'm only going to get one Rolex, it's going to be this one". Here is my mixed review:
Once I decided to purchase one of these, I started asking around, starting with Marvelous, who is my go-to guy. He was out and so were a few others I checked with until, finally, Puretime said they had one. I sent payment and waited. After a few days I got this email:
"We are sincerely sorry to inform of you that this watch you order is not in stock now - Explorer II 42mm 216570 1:1 Noob Best Edition White Dial (Asian 2836 25J automatic movement at 28800vph) Kindly inform you that we have this watch with 3187. Would you want?"
I replied yes. They asked that I send an additional 110.00, which I did (with some hesitation).
Anyway, waited about 10 days and the watch finally arrived. First impression was "wow", what a beauty. I took it to my local watch guy to take a link out of the bracelet, and this thing fits and feels great. My only problem with this watch is the movement. When winding and setting date and time the movement feels a bit "sticky" or "dirty" (That's the best I can do to describe it).
I've read here that many of these reps ship with really dirty movements and need service immediately. I'm open to this if someone can advise a good repair guy in the CONUS.
Overall, really like this watch and have already gotten a couple of compliments. The sticky movement is the only drawback.
Here are a few pictures:
Open to any suggestions, opinions. Thanks!
Relatively new here, having purchased just a few reps. So, I just received my first Rolex rep, the Explorer II, that is so popular here.
To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Rolex, but after seeing this watch and reading MANY reviews, I figured " if I'm only going to get one Rolex, it's going to be this one". Here is my mixed review:
Once I decided to purchase one of these, I started asking around, starting with Marvelous, who is my go-to guy. He was out and so were a few others I checked with until, finally, Puretime said they had one. I sent payment and waited. After a few days I got this email:
"We are sincerely sorry to inform of you that this watch you order is not in stock now - Explorer II 42mm 216570 1:1 Noob Best Edition White Dial (Asian 2836 25J automatic movement at 28800vph) Kindly inform you that we have this watch with 3187. Would you want?"
I replied yes. They asked that I send an additional 110.00, which I did (with some hesitation).
Anyway, waited about 10 days and the watch finally arrived. First impression was "wow", what a beauty. I took it to my local watch guy to take a link out of the bracelet, and this thing fits and feels great. My only problem with this watch is the movement. When winding and setting date and time the movement feels a bit "sticky" or "dirty" (That's the best I can do to describe it).
I've read here that many of these reps ship with really dirty movements and need service immediately. I'm open to this if someone can advise a good repair guy in the CONUS.
Overall, really like this watch and have already gotten a couple of compliments. The sticky movement is the only drawback.
Here are a few pictures:
Open to any suggestions, opinions. Thanks!
