The watch comes with inner box, outer box, and hangtag, as well as GMT-Master and Oyster pamphlets correctly dated to 1997. The watch was was just taken to RSC New York, so it will also come with RSC service estimate papers dated March 2023 (don’t worry, I declined the service :)) as well as a green leather RSC service watch pouch. You won’t find an unpolished model with B&P for less on the market!

The tritium dial and hands (Swiss - T < 25) have patina’d to an attractive pale cream / eggshell, and the 78790 Oyster bracelet is unpolished and tight (12 links total) and is paired with 501B end links. The bezel’s red portion has faded to a beautiful light pink hue. The watch features an unpolished “holes” case with drilled lugs, so you can swap straps to your heart’s content.

Asking $12,500 shipped CONUS, fully insured. Will accept Zelle or wire transfer, and I can also do a local meet up in New York City (preferred). Open to trades for a 1996/1997 polar dial Explorer II in good condition, plus cash. Not interested in any other trades.

History of selling on eBay (130 feedback as wowetrlk) and r/watchexchange on Reddit (15 transactions).