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patek5107 · 4 April 2010, 11:24 AM

Hello,
I am just a working guy - who has to work for his toys and stuff.

No big daddy to pay for all, no older lady to pick up the tab.

Anyhow - I have been placed in a very interesting situation.

I own a lovely white gold Patek Philippe Calatrava - you guys are probably sick of my pictures.

A good friend of mine is going through a nasty divorce. She is a "gold digger" and my friend is trying to hid assets.

He has given me a few Rolexes to hold for him. A gold Submariner serti Dial, Steel 16610 Submariner Date, a few DateJust pieces, some vintage rolex piece - super oyster TT, solid gold Rolex date ref 1503... to name but a few.

He has told me I can wear an watch of his - that I like.

So what do I yearn to wear?

ROLEX EXPLORER 1 - 14270 with holes case.
Probably the most un-loved sports Rolex model at the moment.

I just adore it.

Classic simplicity, beautiful 3 6 9 dial. Simple non flip lock bracelet.

It is just a honey.

My friend calls it an overpriced Air-King!

But I love her.

sakuraba · 4 April 2010, 11:31 AM

I don't blame you for choosing the Explorer, it's a beauty!

luchiong · 4 April 2010, 11:34 AM

first of all, it's an Explorer not Air-King! your friend really needs some "ROLEX talk" and you should be able to talk through him well :p

second, wear it!

JUSTROLEXES · 4 April 2010, 11:34 AM

Sorry to hear about your friend, It's sad... and in the mean time enjoy the watch...it looks new

BMAN8 · 4 April 2010, 11:39 AM

The Explorer 1 does look new. It must not get much wrist time (until now, I bet

).

Here's hoping all goes well for your friend.

DRKBC · 4 April 2010, 11:40 AM

Same - I love the Explorer, too many watches ... too little time. No wait there's enough time, it's too many watches ... too little money, that's it.

Dr. Robert · 4 April 2010, 11:56 AM

Explorer 1, great shape....w/ drilled lug holes....nirvana!

ral · 4 April 2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

My friend calls it an overpriced Air-King!

It is a fine watch... but the comment has some truth to it. Compared to the Air King and the 36mm Oyster Perpetual No Date, it does seem a bit overpriced.

icnbne · 4 April 2010, 12:20 PM

i think you realized your taste in watches, simple and elegant

now, that explorer would go pretty well with your patek!

rfknauss · 4 April 2010, 11:36 PM

Very nice!

datejust1 · 4 April 2010, 11:38 PM

Wait 'till Kyle get here... He'll applaud you that decision 'till the end!!

Great choice, and the lug holes...

And no I don't get sick from your pics, personally I love your pictures!

marcinthemiddle · 4 April 2010, 11:43 PM

Can someone please explain why lug holes are so coveted? I was just wondering.....oh, yeah- that Explorer's a gorgeous watch...nice and understated...

DWdrummer · 4 April 2010, 11:45 PM

I love the Explorer myself. Its classic simplicity and elegance at its finest.
We never get sick of pictures here.

Cap · 4 April 2010, 11:47 PM

I don't know what country much less state in which these events are occurring, but helping to hide assets, presumedly from a court, sounds like a dangerous business. Please be careful my friend.

datejust1 · 4 April 2010, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Can someone please explain why lug holes are so coveted? I was just wondering.....

For me... It gives more sexiness to the watch!!

Cru Jones · 5 April 2010, 12:00 AM

Great choice!! I'm afraid the new non-lume number dial on the new Explorer makes the "over-priced Air King" comment even more appropriate....but, you do get a lot more heritage with the Explorer...

If that soon to be ex-wife doesn't even realize her husband just hid a bunch of expensive watches from the estate then I guess that couple was doomed to fail! LOL....

Tripod · 5 April 2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Can someone please explain why lug holes are so coveted? I was just wondering.....oh, yeah- that Explorer's a gorgeous watch...nice and understated...

x2

gone-rolex-mad · 5 April 2010, 12:47 AM

Now that is a classic.

Dan Pierce · 5 April 2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tripod

x2

Easier to change strap/ bracelet options and it's a historical attribute from the 'tool" watch age.
dP

Rags · 5 April 2010, 01:16 AM

The explorer is a good choice.

4 April 2010, 11:24 AM	#1
patek5107 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vegas Posts: 106	Interesting Realization - IF MONEY WAS NO OBJECT. Hello, I am just a working guy - who has to work for his toys and stuff. No big daddy to pay for all, no older lady to pick up the tab. Anyhow - I have been placed in a very interesting situation. I own a lovely white gold Patek Philippe Calatrava - you guys are probably sick of my pictures. A good friend of mine is going through a nasty divorce. She is a "gold digger" and my friend is trying to hid assets. He has given me a few Rolexes to hold for him. A gold Submariner serti Dial, Steel 16610 Submariner Date, a few DateJust pieces, some vintage rolex piece - super oyster TT, solid gold Rolex date ref 1503... to name but a few. He has told me I can wear an watch of his - that I like. So what do I yearn to wear? ROLEX EXPLORER 1 - 14270 with holes case. Probably the most un-loved sports Rolex model at the moment. I just adore it. Classic simplicity, beautiful 3 6 9 dial. Simple non flip lock bracelet. It is just a honey. My friend calls it an overpriced Air-King! But I love her.

4 April 2010, 11:31 AM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I don't blame you for choosing the Explorer, it's a beauty! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

4 April 2010, 11:34 AM	#4
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SUBMARINER Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 50,397	Sorry to hear about your friend, It's sad... and in the mean time enjoy the watch...it looks new __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

4 April 2010, 12:20 PM	#9
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	i think you realized your taste in watches, simple and elegant now, that explorer would go pretty well with your patek! __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

4 April 2010, 11:36 PM	#10
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,496	Very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

4 April 2010, 11:34 AM	#3
luchiong "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: TW Watch: 116660 Posts: 98	first of all, it's an Explorer not Air-King! your friend really needs some "ROLEX talk" and you should be able to talk through him well :p second, wear it!

4 April 2010, 11:39 AM	#5
BMAN8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CAN Posts: 628	The Explorer 1 does look new. It must not get much wrist time (until now, I bet ). Here's hoping all goes well for your friend.

4 April 2010, 11:40 AM	#6
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	Same - I love the Explorer, too many watches ... too little time. No wait there's enough time, it's too many watches ... too little money, that's it.

4 April 2010, 11:56 AM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,160	Explorer 1, great shape....w/ drilled lug holes....nirvana!

4 April 2010, 11:38 PM	#11
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Wait 'till Kyle get here... He'll applaud you that decision 'till the end!! Great choice, and the lug holes... And no I don't get sick from your pics, personally I love your pictures!

4 April 2010, 11:43 PM	#12
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Can someone please explain why lug holes are so coveted? I was just wondering.....oh, yeah- that Explorer's a gorgeous watch...nice and understated...

4 April 2010, 11:45 PM	#13
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	I love the Explorer myself. Its classic simplicity and elegance at its finest. We never get sick of pictures here.

4 April 2010, 11:47 PM	#14
Cap Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft Worth, TX Posts: 49	I don't know what country much less state in which these events are occurring, but helping to hide assets, presumedly from a court, sounds like a dangerous business. Please be careful my friend.

5 April 2010, 12:00 AM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,983	Great choice!! I'm afraid the new non-lume number dial on the new Explorer makes the "over-priced Air King" comment even more appropriate....but, you do get a lot more heritage with the Explorer... If that soon to be ex-wife doesn't even realize her husband just hid a bunch of expensive watches from the estate then I guess that couple was doomed to fail! LOL....

5 April 2010, 12:47 AM	#18
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Now that is a classic. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

5 April 2010, 01:16 AM	#20
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,193	The explorer is a good choice. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

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