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jhupp · 16 July 2012, 11:28 AM

Couple new ones. Been wearing the black Swiss Army for the last week.

dvdwyn · 17 July 2012, 10:21 PM

pictures dont do justice to this watch, u just have to wear it, it feels so right..

kxux · 17 July 2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdwyn

pictures dont do justice to this watch, u just have to wear it, it feels so right..

My favorite watch at the moment. So comfortable. I was traveling last week and had my GMT IIc with me which was nice, but as soon as I got home and unpacked I put on Exp I and did not take it off since.

cc75 · 18 July 2012, 01:56 AM

I have bought this watch on Friday.
Perfect match with a suit.

psv · 18 July 2012, 02:02 AM

Less is more. Always.

kaijiehimself · 18 July 2012, 09:14 AM

Definitely!

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

dvdwyn · 18 July 2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kxux

My favorite watch at the moment. So comfortable. I was traveling last week and had my GMT IIc with me which was nice, but as soon as I got home and unpacked I put on Exp I and did not take it off since.

wish i hadnt bought my previous datejust II's which i rarely wear..

joeyp · 30 July 2012, 05:23 AM

the Explorer I trancends man

tomchicago · 30 July 2012, 06:03 AM

Gents does 214270 have same hands as 14270 or are they bit different?

kxux · 30 July 2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tomchicago

Gents does 214270 have same hands as 14270 or are they bit different?

Many believe they are the same, but I read somewhere that they are not. Somebody measured them. I had the 214270 and 114270 side by side at an AD and it looked like the 39mm version has longer hands. Some find them short for the dial of the 39. Not me.

But I do prefer the 36mm model - dial seems to be better balanced with the EXPLORER in the upper part of the dial.

psv · 30 July 2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyp

the Explorer I trancends man

Well played! :-)

tomchicago · 31 July 2012, 01:54 AM

the shorter hands have the effect of creating a very "open" dial which is pretty interesting.

c-dub · 6 August 2012, 08:49 AM

Just browsing, love this watch on a strap ~ just awesome.

mjc20 · 16 August 2012, 09:29 PM

Hi Newbie here, just wanted to share my new (old) 1973 Explorer with the forum..

crs12 · 16 August 2012, 10:41 PM

36mm for me

Apologies for the Iphone pics.

powerband · 2 September 2012, 09:02 AM

114270. F Series.

Exercising the dog.

Driving to the beach with family.

Mr. RoC · 4 September 2012, 12:12 AM

Another nice PDF article on the Explorer:

Revolution: The Explorer's Club - January 2011

Grogrogro31 · 4 September 2012, 12:26 AM

I'll join in:

Ditch · 6 September 2012, 06:15 PM

Damn you people!!!

This thread has persuaded me that I must have a 114270 even though I've only bought 1950s & 60s watches previously.

dlhussain · 6 September 2012, 06:21 PM

Now you knw how I felt 5 months ago, it's a fantastic piece, 36mm one is the one too have, possibly best stainless steel Rolex model! Now hard part is locating one at a good price!

Lumberjact · 6 September 2012, 06:40 PM

Hi folks,

Don't think this has been posted here already (apologies if it has), but there's a nice test review of the Explorer in the current issue of Watchtime.com:

http://www.watchtime.com/reviews/cli...olex-explorer/

Gets an overall score of 90% - not too shabby!

Ditch · 7 September 2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dlhussain

Now you knw how I felt 5 months ago, it's a fantastic piece, 36mm one is the one too have, possibly best stainless steel Rolex model! Now hard part is locating one at a good price!

Tried on a couple in Burlington Arcade today. 36mm is perfect for me. One was £3700 & the other (with box & papers) was £3750. Neither cheap, both very nice indeed.

dlhussain · 7 September 2012, 03:46 AM

Burlington arcade prices are exorbitant, try second time round near bond street station. I bought mine from Spain for £2300 inclusive of cost of travel.

dlhussain · 7 September 2012, 03:47 AM

Mine is a D serial 2005 model full set bought in pristine condition.

Ditch · 7 September 2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dlhussain

Burlington arcade prices are exorbitant, try second time round near bond street station. I bought mine from Spain for £2300 inclusive of cost of travel.

That's a great price, & some good advice, thanks.

What dealer did you buy from in Spain & did they speak fluent English, or do you speak fluent Spanish?

Vincile · 7 September 2012, 05:01 PM

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dlhussain · 7 September 2012, 05:19 PM

No worries. I bought it from a private collector they're usually where you can get best prices from as you cut out the middle man I.e. the dealer. I understand a bit of Spanish and the guy understood a bit of English so we got by. I found him on chrono24, you get best prices in Italy and Spain when it comes to Rolexes. If you know how to spot a real from a fake I would highly recommend collecting in person.

kxux · 10 September 2012, 10:12 AM

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Very nice pictures. Great watch.

Mr. RoC · 14 September 2012, 02:13 PM

Bought a couple leather straps for my 39mm Explorer from Crown & Buckle, same leather but one is 20/18 with whitish stitching and the other is 20/20 with dark brown stitching.

Here are some pictures at work:

subtona · 14 September 2012, 02:37 PM

great and understated

17 July 2012, 10:21 PM	#122
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4 September 2012, 12:12 AM	#137
Mr. RoC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Watch: where you're going Posts: 277	Another nice PDF article on the Explorer: Revolution: The Explorer's Club - January 2011 __________________ 1993 Tag Heuer S/EL Professional 200 Two-Tone (SOLD) 1997 Omega Seamaster Professional Mid-Size 1120 cal. (SOLD) 2012 Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270 2012 G-Shock GW-2310FB-1 2013 Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

6 September 2012, 06:21 PM	#140
dlhussain "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 184	Now you knw how I felt 5 months ago, it's a fantastic piece, 36mm one is the one too have, possibly best stainless steel Rolex model! Now hard part is locating one at a good price! __________________ Current: Rolex 116610LV, AP 15202ST, PP 5170P, PP 5712A Grail: PP 5208P

6 September 2012, 06:40 PM	#141
Lumberjact "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Paris Watch: Explorer Posts: 446	The Climber's Timer Hi folks, Don't think this has been posted here already (apologies if it has), but there's a nice test review of the Explorer in the current issue of Watchtime.com: http://www.watchtime.com/reviews/cli...olex-explorer/ Gets an overall score of 90% - not too shabby!

7 September 2012, 03:46 AM	#143
dlhussain "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 184	Burlington arcade prices are exorbitant, try second time round near bond street station. I bought mine from Spain for £2300 inclusive of cost of travel. __________________ Current: Rolex 116610LV, AP 15202ST, PP 5170P, PP 5712A Grail: PP 5208P

16 July 2012, 11:28 AM	#121
jhupp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ / PA / FL Watch: Exp 1 and 2 Posts: 284	Couple new ones. Been wearing the black Swiss Army for the last week.

18 July 2012, 01:56 AM	#124
cc75 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Watch: Skydweller Posts: 319	I have bought this watch on Friday. Perfect match with a suit.

18 July 2012, 02:02 AM	#125
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Less is more. Always.

18 July 2012, 09:14 AM	#126
kaijiehimself "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: singapore Posts: 3	Definitely! Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

30 July 2012, 06:03 AM	#129
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Gents does 214270 have same hands as 14270 or are they bit different?

31 July 2012, 01:54 AM	#132
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	the shorter hands have the effect of creating a very "open" dial which is pretty interesting.

6 August 2012, 08:49 AM	#133
c-dub Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Delaware Posts: 123	Just browsing, love this watch on a strap ~ just awesome.

16 August 2012, 10:41 PM	#135
crs12 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London Watch: Explorer I Posts: 167	36mm for me Apologies for the Iphone pics.

2 September 2012, 09:02 AM	#136
powerband "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 289	114270. F Series. Exercising the dog. Driving to the beach with family.

4 September 2012, 12:26 AM	#138
Grogrogro31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Arsen Location: So Cal Watch: 16600 SD Posts: 186	I'll join in:

6 September 2012, 06:15 PM	#139
Ditch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 242	Damn you people!!! This thread has persuaded me that I must have a 114270 even though I've only bought 1950s & 60s watches previously.

7 September 2012, 03:47 AM	#144
dlhussain "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 184	Mine is a D serial 2005 model full set bought in pristine condition. __________________ Current: Rolex 116610LV, AP 15202ST, PP 5170P, PP 5712A Grail: PP 5208P

7 September 2012, 05:19 PM	#147
dlhussain "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 184	No worries. I bought it from a private collector they're usually where you can get best prices from as you cut out the middle man I.e. the dealer. I understand a bit of Spanish and the guy understood a bit of English so we got by. I found him on chrono24, you get best prices in Italy and Spain when it comes to Rolexes. If you know how to spot a real from a fake I would highly recommend collecting in person. __________________ Current: Rolex 116610LV, AP 15202ST, PP 5170P, PP 5712A Grail: PP 5208P

14 September 2012, 02:13 PM	#149
Mr. RoC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Watch: where you're going Posts: 277	39mm Explorer with Leather Straps Bought a couple leather straps for my 39mm Explorer from Crown & Buckle, same leather but one is 20/18 with whitish stitching and the other is 20/20 with dark brown stitching. Here are some pictures at work: __________________ 1993 Tag Heuer S/EL Professional 200 Two-Tone (SOLD) 1997 Omega Seamaster Professional Mid-Size 1120 cal. (SOLD) 2012 Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270 2012 G-Shock GW-2310FB-1 2013 Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

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