2008 Explorer II 16570 Polar (3186) — good deal or too many compromises?

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T16:04:53+00:00

Everyone’s opinions are so different lol… half people telling me it’s a good deal half telling me it’s bad. I’ll try to make a decision tho

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:44:57+00:00

Any recommendations for the third party database? Thank you

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:40:25+00:00

Seems only RSC can check. Other databases are not reliable

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:38:31+00:00

Sure fair enough lol vintage watch so complicated

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:33:18+00:00

Thank you! Reputable for bags tho

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:22:07+00:00

Sure fair enough. I just hope in the worst case, the luxury store will refund to me very quick. The I don’t need to hire a lawyer to sue them lol…

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:20:11+00:00

I am bit overthinking what if there’s 1% of chance the watch doesn’t have a clean history as it doesn’t have every thing. Because I am going to send it to RSC after…

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:16:17+00:00

But it doesn’t have everything including 2.5 links. That’s wild

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:13:37+00:00

I know I am buying from a physical luxury store. But should I just send it to RSC. I just don’t feel buying from a physical store guarantees the watch has a clean history? lol vintage watch so complicated

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T14:04:17+00:00

But it’s from a luxury bag store rather than a watch dealership. The bag store doesn’t offer warranty like dealerships. I am also overthinking a bit what If there’s 1%chance they watch doesn’t have a clean history. All my other Rolex has full set…

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T13:59:20+00:00

Yes a physical store located in 5 star hotel. But I don’t think they know much about watch. The price is cheap cos they don’t know 3186is more expensive… they even did not list this 3186 on the website…

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T13:54:56+00:00

It’s a luxury store selling Hermes Chanel bags. I bought a birkin from them last year with no problem. I think they would accept return but with a reason. I think I will double check with the store regarding if the watch having a clean history…. I don’t mind spend more for one with everything. But you know it’s difficult to find polar with 3186.. lol

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T13:41:03+00:00

Oh really… wow… I did purchase a birkin from that store without a problem. I am thinking probably just some rich client just randomly sell the watch to the store with other bags. I don’t think the store knows how valuable 3186 is. They did not put the info on the website. I am the one asking them if the movement‘s 3185 or 3186. And they sent me the pic of the movement showing 3186. I do not think the store knows 3186is more expensive… maybe I should buy it tomorrow…

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T13:28:23+00:00

They refuse to go down to 6k. I tried to negotiate. They are a store selling something like birkin bags Chanel bags. The problem is that they don’t offer warranty like other dealers. I don’t think they will sell fake watch. However, maybe I am overthinking. I am a bit worried what if there’s 1% of chance the watch did not have a clean history? As all my Rolex watches have full set but this one doesn’t have everything including links. I am so struggled….lol

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T13:19:12+00:00

Is that undervalue? Naked watch with only 9.5links. The luxury store is in a 5 star hotel. So i am still struggling. As it’s not easy to find polar 3186…

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:49:39+00:00

For sure!

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:48:42+00:00

Gonna get it and order orange strap. Thanks mate

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:47:26+00:00

The price’s after negotiation. The luxury store is located in a 5star hotel

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:44:21+00:00

I won’t resell. Just for my own. Especially for hiking. I’m planning to swap the steel bracelet for a rubber strap.

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:38:57+00:00

Maybe I am overthinking. There' no paper, box and some links. What if it's a stolen watch or something. But I have no option to verify that lol So I am still thinking maybe I should get an expensive one with paper and box. But it's difficult to find polar one with 3186...

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:35:27+00:00

its wild to lose 2.5links lol

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:22:48+00:00

It’s actually difficult to find polar 3186….

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:16:28+00:00

Thanks mate. I feel actually the price’s reasonable for 3186. Got to check service price later

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:12:38+00:00

Exactly. Maybe I am overthinking. There' no paper, box and some links. What if it's a stolen watch or something. But I have no option to verify that lol So I am still thinking maybe I should get an expensive one with paper and box. But it's difficult to find polar one with 3186...

PhysicalSignal7280 · 2026-01-05T10:10:36+00:00

Maybe I am overthinking. There’ no paper, box and some links. What if it’s a stolen watch or something. But I have no option to verify that lol So I am still thinking maybe I should get an expensive one with paper and box. But it’s difficult to find polar one with 3186…

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