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Mauvaise · 3 October 2017, 02:04 AM

I didn't have any intention of purchasing Saturday when I went in to try on the Explorer. But I did! No discounts to be had, but for my first purchase, I wanted an in-person transaction. I appreciate everyone's help in the other thread and via PM.

It is larger on the wrist than I anticipated, but I feel in love with it just the same. The fact that has such a low profile helps - it's so delightfully slim. Three links removed and I tighten it with the easy-link click-y adjustment. For such a large watch it's surprisingly easy to forget it's on my wrist. In a good way. It's by far the most comfortable watch I've ever worn. I wore it all weekend and couldn't stop staring at it. Or going into a dark closet to see the lume.

I did experience sticker shock all weekend. 80% of me is stunned and having a bit of a second guess on whether this was a smart thing to do. The other 20% is already planning my next purchase.

My husband tried on the GMT, Submariner Date, and DJ41 and has narrowed it down to the GMT or DJ41. Personally, I told him he could totally justify both as they are different enough from each other. I think he'll end up starting with the DJ41, oyster bracelet, smooth bezel, and it's between the black and white dials.

I've attached some crappy iPhone pictures. It's harder than I thought getting a decent watch on the wrist photo. As you can tell by the one photo (that I can't get to post vertical to save my life), my cat was entirely unimpressed with the amount of money or history I was currently sporting.

Moggo · 3 October 2017, 02:13 AM

Congratulations

Looks great, I got mine a week ago

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Nav01L · 3 October 2017, 02:15 AM

Now that was quick! Congrats

dafuture · 3 October 2017, 02:18 AM

Congrats! Wear it in good health. I love my EXP I as well!

nick c · 3 October 2017, 02:23 AM

Very nice! Congrats

ZOOK · 3 October 2017, 02:26 AM

Congrats again. Nice looking watch.

SG56 · 3 October 2017, 02:26 AM

Congratulations!!!

SDRider · 3 October 2017, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mauvaise

I didn't have any intention of purchasing Saturday when I went in to try on the Explorer. But I did! No discounts to be had, but for my first purchase, I wanted an in-person transaction. I appreciate everyone's help in the other thread and via PM.

It is larger on the wrist than I anticipated, but I feel in love with it just the same. The fact that has such a low profile helps - it's so delightfully slim. Three links removed and I tighten it with the easy-link click-y adjustment. For such a large watch it's surprisingly easy to forget it's on my wrist. In a good way. It's by far the most comfortable watch I've ever worn. I wore it all weekend and couldn't stop staring at it. Or going into a dark closet to see the lume.

I did experience sticker shock all weekend. 80% of me is stunned and having a bit of a second guess on whether this was a smart thing to do. The other 20% is already planning my next purchase.

My husband tried on the GMT, Submariner Date, and DJ41 and has narrowed it down to the GMT or DJ41. Personally, I told him he could totally justify both as they are different enough from each other. I think he'll end up starting with the DJ41, oyster bracelet, smooth bezel, and it's between the black and white dials.

I've attached some crappy iPhone pictures. It's harder than I thought getting a decent watch on the wrist photo. As you can tell by the one photo (that I can't get to post vertical to save my life), my cat was entirely unimpressed with the amount of money or history I was currently sporting.

I was 90% sure I wanted a DJ41 when I bought my Sub but I waited a while, tried on a few more models and did more research and ended up with the two tone Submariner with the blue dial and blue ceramic bezel (bluesy). I liked the DJ but I already have a stainless TAG that is similar enough to the DJ that I decided to go with the more sporty Submariner. I wouldn't mind a TT DJ41 with jubilee bracelet though.

I think the sporty models tend to hold their value a bit better than the DJ if that matters at all to you and your husband.

Congrats on your purchase!

Mauvaise · 4 October 2017, 03:15 AM

Thanks for all the well wishes, everyone! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDRider

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I think the sporty models tend to hold their value a bit better than the DJ if that matters at all to you and your husband.

Congrats on your purchase!

Thanks! I don't think the resale value will factor in for my husband. He likes the DJ for the versatility - that it can dress down or up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

It looks great on you Tanja! Congratulations and wear it in the very best of health.

Thanks! For a moment, I had a "how does he know my name?!" moment, then remembered that I have it in my profile.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrInternational

Congrats! I love the Exp I - and the DJ41. Mine is the same configuration your husband is considering but Rhodium dial. Enjoy!

I love the dark Rhodium dial myself and would get it if offered in the smaller sizes, but it appears lighter in the 31mm DJ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Libertine

Refer to the quote in my signature below regarding price.

Congratulations and enjoy!

That is what I'm focusing on. It was just a bit difficult to wrap my head around dropping that much coin at once. ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970RolesSub

Cats are unimpressed by what their food supply does as long as the food arrives. I often wonder why we have them around

Yes, I'm sure Tate's only concern was if this outlay in cash was going to equal a reduction in his treats. I'm not sure why I love the furry little psychopaths, but I do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrInternational

I recommend you get over to this thread and post a pic!

TRF Explorer I Club Thread

I will definitely do that once I get a decent-ish picture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thuilln

Great choice, but... strange username! ;)

Username is left over from my MMORPG days. I can't stop using it now.

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Originally Posted by 173rdabn

Nice watch, looks good. Beautiful cat

Mr. Tate R. Tot sends his thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007_Omega

I will always have a profound respect of Explorer I owners. They can truly say they bought a Rolex for the right reasons and went with a very subtle piece with a tremendous history.

The new 2016 Explorer I is a winner. They fixed the issues, while maintaining the modernity.

Congratz!!!

Thanks! My husband & I both agree that it is a very understated piece and doesn't scream "ROLEX!". Which is fine - I don't think I want my watch screaming at people. ;) The more I researched watches, the more I was drawn to the Explorer I, both in looks and in history.

Besides, by Christmas I'll have my dad's DJ, which, with a two-tone jubilee bracelet, will scream "ROLEX!"

SemperFi · 3 October 2017, 02:50 AM

It looks great on you Tanja! Congratulations and wear it in the very best of health.

Fmnunes2803 · 3 October 2017, 03:14 AM

Congrats!!!

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sanosan34 · 3 October 2017, 03:25 AM

Congratulations from a fellow Arizonan! Great choice

rmlovett1 · 3 October 2017, 03:32 AM

Awesome watch, congratulations!:)

MrInternational · 3 October 2017, 03:36 AM

Congrats! I love the Exp I - and the DJ41. Mine is the same configuration your husband is considering but Rhodium dial. Enjoy!

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1970RolesSub · 3 October 2017, 04:02 AM

Cats are unimpressed by what their food supply does as long as the food arrives. I often wonder why we have them around

The Libertine · 3 October 2017, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrInternational

Congrats! I love the Exp I - and the DJ41. Mine is the same configuration your husband is considering but Rhodium dial. Enjoy!

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Beautiful.

The Libertine · 3 October 2017, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mauvaise

I did experience sticker shock all weekend. 80% of me is stunned and having a bit of a second guess on whether this was a smart thing to do. The other 20% is already planning my next purchase.

Refer to the quote in my signature below regarding price.

Congratulations and enjoy!

DuncanInLeeds · 3 October 2017, 04:17 AM

Congratulations. My first Rolex was an Explorer I which was given to me by my mum after my dad died. Subsequently progressed to a DJ and am now the proud owner of a SS Daytona C...

Still think the Explorer is the quintessential Rolex...

dysondiver · 3 October 2017, 04:37 AM

very nice

chrisb57 · 3 October 2017, 04:41 AM

Congrats and enjoy

MrInternational · 3 October 2017, 05:17 AM

I recommend you get over to this thread and post a pic!

TRF Explorer I Club Thread

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...1&share_type=t

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uncle_paul_hargis · 3 October 2017, 05:18 AM

Congratulations! Looks perfect!

Thuilln · 3 October 2017, 05:26 AM

Great choice, but... strange username! ;)

AJM914 · 3 October 2017, 05:37 AM

Congrats looks great!

WS9D · 3 October 2017, 05:37 AM

Looks great Tanja! Congrats

rudestew · 3 October 2017, 05:52 AM

Lovely piece

Len S · 3 October 2017, 08:30 AM

Congrats. It looks great on you.

watchwatcher · 3 October 2017, 10:06 AM

What a great watch...congrats!

WatchinMD · 3 October 2017, 12:14 PM

Looks great! Congrats

sickened1 · 3 October 2017, 12:15 PM

Congrats.

3 October 2017, 02:15 AM	#3
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Now that was quick! Congrats __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

3 October 2017, 02:18 AM	#4
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Congrats! Wear it in good health. I love my EXP I as well! __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

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3 October 2017, 02:50 AM	#10
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	It looks great on you Tanja! Congratulations and wear it in the very best of health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

3 October 2017, 04:02 AM	#15
1970RolesSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Jerry Location: colorado Watch: Submariner 5513 Posts: 21	cats Cats are unimpressed by what their food supply does as long as the food arrives. I often wonder why we have them around

3 October 2017, 02:13 AM	#2
Moggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wales Watch: 16610, SD4K, Exp 1 Posts: 1,098	Congratulations Looks great, I got mine a week ago Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2017, 02:23 AM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice! Congrats

3 October 2017, 02:26 AM	#6
ZOOK 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,390	Congrats again. Nice looking watch.

3 October 2017, 03:14 AM	#11
Fmnunes2803 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 987	Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2017, 03:25 AM	#12
sanosan34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 108	Congratulations from a fellow Arizonan! Great choice

3 October 2017, 03:32 AM	#13
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,039	Awesome watch, congratulations!:)

3 October 2017, 03:36 AM	#14
MrInternational "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Watch: DJ41 (126300-0007) Posts: 445	Congrats! I love the Exp I - and the DJ41. Mine is the same configuration your husband is considering but Rhodium dial. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2017, 04:17 AM	#18
DuncanInLeeds Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Duncan Location: Leeds Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 83	Congratulations. My first Rolex was an Explorer I which was given to me by my mum after my dad died. Subsequently progressed to a DJ and am now the proud owner of a SS Daytona C... Still think the Explorer is the quintessential Rolex...

3 October 2017, 04:37 AM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	very nice

3 October 2017, 04:41 AM	#20
chrisb57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: 114060 / 114300 Posts: 325	Congrats and enjoy

3 October 2017, 05:17 AM	#21
MrInternational "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Watch: DJ41 (126300-0007) Posts: 445	I recommend you get over to this thread and post a pic! TRF Explorer I Club Thread https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?sha...1&share_type=t Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2017, 05:18 AM	#22
uncle_paul_hargis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 289	Congratulations! Looks perfect!

3 October 2017, 05:26 AM	#23
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	Great choice, but... strange username! ;) __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

3 October 2017, 05:37 AM	#24
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats looks great! __________________

3 October 2017, 05:37 AM	#25
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,407	Looks great Tanja! Congrats

3 October 2017, 05:52 AM	#26
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Lovely piece

3 October 2017, 08:30 AM	#27
Len S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Len Location: SoCal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 987	Congrats. It looks great on you.

3 October 2017, 10:06 AM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,810	What a great watch...congrats!

3 October 2017, 12:14 PM	#29
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Looks great! Congrats

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