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AndrewMeadville · 7 April 2021, 11:46 PM

I am officially 1st in line for the new Explorer 124273 at my AD in Midland, Texas. I’ve been wanting to get my feet wet and test the TT waters and I’ve also been eyeing vintage 36mm Explorers so I think I’m going to try and kill two birds with one stone. I know that so far the watch is getting a lot of confusion and hate but the dial is definitely speaking to me. Wish me luck in my hopefully short wait!

Daveclock · 7 April 2021, 11:47 PM

You asked for it "Crazy"

AndrewMeadville · 7 April 2021, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Daveclock

You asked for it "Crazy"

Sometimes swimming against the current isn’t a bad thing? Right? Haha

Houston77 · 7 April 2021, 11:51 PM

I think people don’t like it simply because they didn’t expect it. Personally, I love it.

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AndrewMeadville · 7 April 2021, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Houston77

I think people don’t like it simply because they didn’t expect it. Personally, I love it.

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It definitely caught me flat footed that’s for sure. And I will admit the first few minutes I did not like it. But it’s been growing on me at a very rapid pace all morning. But I agree... it came way out of left field. Anyone that said they saw it coming isn’t being honest with themselves.

logo · 7 April 2021, 11:55 PM

Aesthetically I don’t mind it, but feel the DJ in two tone is the better buy here.

vh2k · 7 April 2021, 11:57 PM

I didn’t see it coming... and I wish I could un-see it. It’s not attractive.

Benzsiam · 8 April 2021, 12:00 AM

Get it now before it becomes too hard to obtain.

Robf52 · 8 April 2021, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Daveclock

You asked for it "Crazy"

This.

gnuyork · 8 April 2021, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Houston77

I think people don’t like it simply because they didn’t expect it. Personally, I love it.

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Uh, no. That's not it. You think wrong.

alllexandru · 8 April 2021, 12:04 AM

Well....the beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Curious were the OP will go after he receives the tt
It’s a bold move personally I don’t like it

brucethemanlee · 8 April 2021, 12:08 AM

pass for me

but if you like good on you

Jmbarrack · 8 April 2021, 12:11 AM

Good for you. I think it's a good-looking watch and as you said, you were looking a getting a two-tone watch and looking at 36mm explorers. This should be right in your wheelhouse.

Alcibiades · 8 April 2021, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by logo

Aesthetically I don’t mind it, but feel the DJ in two tone is the better buy here.

For those of us with TT Datejust 41 (like me, I have the 126333), this could be an interesting add. Smaller, but more "rugged/sporty" at the same time.

capote · 8 April 2021, 12:12 AM

IDK, I feel the TT Explorer was the best of the bunch. The others were dull AF.

enjoythemusic · 8 April 2021, 12:17 AM

Congrats and wear it daily. YOU love it and that's what counts.

Enjoy your time :)

FORTN · 8 April 2021, 12:55 AM

Good luck then.

SaddleSC · 8 April 2021, 12:59 AM

Well...good news for you OP because I think it will be a very easy watch to buy. I just don't understand the point of it at all. If you want a flashy 36mm watch...buy a DateJust...way more options and better looking to boot.

DCheeta · 8 April 2021, 01:05 AM

Congrats, let us know what you think of it once you get it.

I think the issue that most of us have with it is ideological. It's as good looking as any two-tone 36mm Rolex, but it has always been a hard-core sports/exploration watch made in SS only. Adding gold kind of shoves the reality in our faces that these are no longer tool watches, they are now jewelry.

ap1 · 8 April 2021, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats, let us know what you think of it once you get it.

I think the issue that most of us have with it is ideological. It's as good looking as any two-tone 36mm Rolex, but it has always been a hard-core sports/exploration watch made in SS only. Adding gold kind of shoves the reality in our faces that these are no longer tool watches, they are now jewelry.

Even worse for sd43 right?

capote · 8 April 2021, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats, let us know what you think of it once you get it.

I think the issue that most of us have with it is ideological. It's as good looking as any two-tone 36mm Rolex, but it has always been a hard-core sports/exploration watch made in SS only. Adding gold kind of shoves the reality in our faces that these are no longer tool watches, they are now jewelry.

Agreed, a lot of people living in denial. Rolex marketing is also fueling this idiotic idea.

JohnGingerwood · 8 April 2021, 01:10 AM

It’s not for me but what does that matter!

AndrewMeadville · 8 April 2021, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats, let us know what you think of it once you get it.

I think the issue that most of us have with it is ideological. It's as good looking as any two-tone 36mm Rolex, but it has always been a hard-core sports/exploration watch made in SS only. Adding gold kind of shoves the reality in our faces that these are no longer tool watches, they are now jewelry.

I definitely understand where you are coming from. The realization is a hard pill to swallow. Rolex has been making jewelry since before 2010. The 6 digit wide lugged Subs were the moment things changed in my opinion. And don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been a purist of the mindset that the Explorer should be in SS only. To me an extreme move would have been a white dial...(I’m still holding out hope) which is why I’m so shocked that I am falling in love with the TT Explorer. I don’t want to like it. But I love it. I guess whoever coined the saying was right when they said “Love is Blind”.

Alcibiades · 8 April 2021, 01:13 AM

I also see it as a bit of a competitor to the BB58 as the black dial, gilt accents, smaller size may look very similar on wrist - the two tone bracelet and gold bezel adds a bit of flash versus the more understated dive bezel / steel bracelet of the BB58

AndrewMeadville · 8 April 2021, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcibiades

I also see it as a bit of a competitor to the BB58 as the black dial, gilt accents, smaller size may look very similar on wrist - the two tone bracelet and gold bezel adds a bit of flash versus the more understated dive bezel / steel bracelet of the BB58

I agree. I believe it will compliment my BB58 nicely.

Lithographica · 8 April 2021, 01:19 AM

I personally think it looks nice. I'd prefer the steel version for everyday wear, but I wouldn't refuse a TT if offered to me.

AndrewMeadville · 8 April 2021, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lithographica

I personally think it looks nice. I'd prefer the steel version for everyday wear, but I wouldn't refuse a TT if offered to me.

I wouldn’t refuse a SS version either but I just bought a Stainless Black DateJust36 so it definitely would skew too close to that watch IMO hence why I prefer the TT. But I DEFINITELY understand how the SS will be the one that everyone will be after!

DCheeta · 8 April 2021, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Even worse for sd43 right?

Haha, yes!

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Originally Posted by AndrewMeadville

I definitely understand where you are coming from. The realization is a hard pill to swallow. Rolex has been making jewelry since before 2010. The 6 digit wide lugged Subs were the moment things changed in my opinion. And don’t get me wrong, I’ve always been a purist of the mindset that the Explorer should be in SS only. To me an extreme move would have been a white dial...(I’m still holding out hope) which is why I’m so shocked that I am falling in love with the TT Explorer. I don’t want to like it. But I love it. I guess whoever coined the saying was right when they said “Love is Blind”.

Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike it. I won't buy one, but it doesn't bother me at all. More options are always better, and I agree with you completely that Rolex has been making jewelry for a long time now.

I love the fact that you love it! Wear it proudly, and like I said, please share your impressions here once you get it.

JerBear · 8 April 2021, 01:33 AM

Best of luck! Hoping its a short wait for you

polarinda · 8 April 2021, 02:07 AM

Future classic.

7 April 2021, 11:46 PM	#1
AndrewMeadville "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: El Paso, Texas Watch: OP39, DJ36, BB58 Posts: 119	Call me crazy... I am officially 1st in line for the new Explorer 124273 at my AD in Midland, Texas. I’ve been wanting to get my feet wet and test the TT waters and I’ve also been eyeing vintage 36mm Explorers so I think I’m going to try and kill two birds with one stone. I know that so far the watch is getting a lot of confusion and hate but the dial is definitely speaking to me. Wish me luck in my hopefully short wait!

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SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Well...good news for you OP because I think it will be a very easy watch to buy. I just don't understand the point of it at all. If you want a flashy 36mm watch...buy a DateJust...way more options and better looking to boot. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

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7 April 2021, 11:47 PM	#2
Daveclock "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: UK Watch: ing and waiting! Posts: 864	You asked for it "Crazy"

7 April 2021, 11:51 PM	#4
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,631	I think people don’t like it simply because they didn’t expect it. Personally, I love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2021, 11:55 PM	#6
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,334	Aesthetically I don’t mind it, but feel the DJ in two tone is the better buy here.

7 April 2021, 11:57 PM	#7
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,017	I didn’t see it coming... and I wish I could un-see it. It’s not attractive.

8 April 2021, 12:04 AM	#11
alllexandru 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,372	Well....the beauty is in the eye of the beholder Curious were the OP will go after he receives the tt It’s a bold move personally I don’t like it

8 April 2021, 12:08 AM	#12
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,538	pass for me but if you like good on you

8 April 2021, 12:11 AM	#13
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,150	Good for you. I think it's a good-looking watch and as you said, you were looking a getting a two-tone watch and looking at 36mm explorers. This should be right in your wheelhouse.

8 April 2021, 12:12 AM	#15
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	IDK, I feel the TT Explorer was the best of the bunch. The others were dull AF.

8 April 2021, 12:55 AM	#17
FORTN Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: US Posts: 120	Good luck then.

8 April 2021, 01:05 AM	#19
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Congrats, let us know what you think of it once you get it. I think the issue that most of us have with it is ideological. It's as good looking as any two-tone 36mm Rolex, but it has always been a hard-core sports/exploration watch made in SS only. Adding gold kind of shoves the reality in our faces that these are no longer tool watches, they are now jewelry.

8 April 2021, 01:10 AM	#22
JohnGingerwood 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Zach Location: USA Posts: 1,496	It’s not for me but what does that matter!

8 April 2021, 01:13 AM	#24
Alcibiades "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New York Posts: 148	I also see it as a bit of a competitor to the BB58 as the black dial, gilt accents, smaller size may look very similar on wrist - the two tone bracelet and gold bezel adds a bit of flash versus the more understated dive bezel / steel bracelet of the BB58

8 April 2021, 01:19 AM	#26
Lithographica "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 29	I personally think it looks nice. I'd prefer the steel version for everyday wear, but I wouldn't refuse a TT if offered to me.

8 April 2021, 02:07 AM	#30
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Future classic.

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