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jt- · 2 January 2013, 04:28 AM

After months of research and AD visits I finally pulled the trigger and bought my dad an Explorer I 214270 for his 65th birthday which is in the next couple of weeks. I think this is the perfect watch for him, not too flashy, classic yet sporty enough to suit his personality (he's a golf shirt and khakis/jeans kind of guy). He has huge wrists too, so the updated size on this model will work well over the traditional 36mm version.

I nearly bought one off this forum from a very trusted seller, but living in Canada the 18% watch import tax (regular 13% + the extra 5% watch import), would have brought me close to AD prices. In the end I found a dealer in the Toronto area that gave me 20% off and I jumped on it.

Thanks again to this forum for all the tid bits. I'll take pictures when we present dad the watch.

impalass · 2 January 2013, 04:31 AM

Can't think of a nicer gesture, I'm sure your father will be blown away by it.

cajunron · 2 January 2013, 04:45 AM

Great job.

joe100 · 2 January 2013, 05:25 AM

You did it right! Any of the Explorers from the 34mm 5500 to the 39mm 214270 are perfect gifts.

JoeG · 2 January 2013, 05:42 AM

Nice gesture! Congrats to your dad!

kcmo · 2 January 2013, 05:42 AM

Sounds like the perfect choice for your dad! Let us know how he likes it!

jt- · 2 January 2013, 11:06 AM

Thanks everyone. I have one question though...Is the AD supposed to provide me with the hang tag that had the price on it? I asked for it and they said that gets sent back to Rolex??

mjclark32 · 2 January 2013, 11:16 AM

Awesome gift, looking forward to seeing it

p_mcgee · 2 January 2013, 11:22 AM

Love my 214270, nice choice. You get the classic case shape with the newer bracelet, clasp, lume & movement.

I made the same decision to buy a new one rather than preowned at a small % discount.

samuel019 · 2 January 2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jt-

Thanks everyone. I have one question though...Is the AD supposed to provide me with the hang tag that had the price on it? I asked for it and they said that gets sent back to Rolex??

John are you referring to the green one?

Jeffex · 2 January 2013, 11:26 AM

Very nice gesture!!
Good ol' Canada, taken it up the "ying yang" with taxes!

77T · 2 January 2013, 12:07 PM

Great choice - hope he loves it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jt-

Thanks everyone. I have one question though...Is the AD supposed to provide me with the hang tag that had the price on it? I asked for it and they said that gets sent back to Rolex??

No, it doesn't get sent back to Rolex - but you don't really need it - just a bit'o plastic...

2 January 2013, 04:28 AM	#1
jt- "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Posts: 171	214270 Explorer for Dad's 65th After months of research and AD visits I finally pulled the trigger and bought my dad an Explorer I 214270 for his 65th birthday which is in the next couple of weeks. I think this is the perfect watch for him, not too flashy, classic yet sporty enough to suit his personality (he's a golf shirt and khakis/jeans kind of guy). He has huge wrists too, so the updated size on this model will work well over the traditional 36mm version. I nearly bought one off this forum from a very trusted seller, but living in Canada the 18% watch import tax (regular 13% + the extra 5% watch import), would have brought me close to AD prices. In the end I found a dealer in the Toronto area that gave me 20% off and I jumped on it. Thanks again to this forum for all the tid bits. I'll take pictures when we present dad the watch.

2 January 2013, 04:45 AM	#3
cajunron 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,866	Great job. __________________

2 January 2013, 05:25 AM	#4
joe100 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,834	You did it right! Any of the Explorers from the 34mm 5500 to the 39mm 214270 are perfect gifts. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

2 January 2013, 11:16 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Awesome gift, looking forward to seeing it __________________

2 January 2013, 04:31 AM	#2
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Can't think of a nicer gesture, I'm sure your father will be blown away by it.

2 January 2013, 05:42 AM	#5
JoeG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: New York Posts: 191	Nice gesture! Congrats to your dad!

2 January 2013, 05:42 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Sounds like the perfect choice for your dad! Let us know how he likes it!

2 January 2013, 11:06 AM	#7
jt- "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Posts: 171	Thanks everyone. I have one question though...Is the AD supposed to provide me with the hang tag that had the price on it? I asked for it and they said that gets sent back to Rolex??

2 January 2013, 11:22 AM	#9
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	Love my 214270, nice choice. You get the classic case shape with the newer bracelet, clasp, lume & movement. I made the same decision to buy a new one rather than preowned at a small % discount.

2 January 2013, 11:26 AM	#11
Jeffex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Jeff M. Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Sub & Daytona Posts: 1,156	Very nice gesture!! Good ol' Canada, taken it up the "ying yang" with taxes!

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