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8 March 2010, 02:13 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Daniel
Location: UK
Posts: 520
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Explorer Hideous?? WTF!
Ever since I got my SS+WG Datejust with Diamond+Silver Jubilee dial, my wife has been telling me that my Explorer is "Hideous" and then goes on to ask why I still wear it.
What's up with that?!  I love my Explorer, it's the watch that got me into Rolex in the first place and I had my eyes on it for ages. She even said that she would happily agree with me selling/trading it and spending extra to get something "better" like a TT Sub or another DJ. I said "NO WAY! I love my Explorer! If I wanted a Sub I would have got one in the first place!" I must admit that it got me browsing around while I was having my coffee this morning and I have to say that given the same choice for price range (£3k-£5k), I would STILL pick the Explorer. It's just perfect!  (Although I might now try and get a Jubilee bracelet for it just to keep her partially happy).Anyway, I told her that the only thing I would trade it for would be a WG or YG Daytona and I would then switch to the DJ for every day use. She was keen until I told her how much the Daytona was. Case Closed! 
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8 March 2010, 02:17 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Dave
Location: England.
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I don't think that the Explorer can be accused of being a "pretty" watch, IMHO it is all "tool" and rugged with it, great looking and purposeful yes, pretty, no.
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8 March 2010, 02:19 AM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
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The Explorer is still a fine looking watch. Tell your wife if she wants to see "hideous" just watch "American Idol" and take a close look at some of the crap Randy Jackson wears on his wrist!! 
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8 March 2010, 02:28 AM
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Banned
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Real Name: Daniel
Location: UK
Posts: 520
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I hope he's not spending more than £20 on those things... eeew! |
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8 March 2010, 02:40 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Chicago
Watch: 16610LV & 16710
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I can't believe Kyle hasn't posted yet. The bat/explorer signal must be broken.
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8 March 2010, 02:44 AM
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Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
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Nothing hideous about a timeless classic.
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8 March 2010, 03:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
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8 March 2010, 03:16 AM
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Real Name: Ian
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I was having Coffee with Carl (carlhallus) yesterday and the sun was shining and glinting on the dial of the explorer, it looked stunning and I thought, what a great watch, both a tool watch and a dress watch! The more I see of Carls explorer the more I think it the perfect watch, simple, elegant, tough and stylish!
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8 March 2010, 02:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK
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8 March 2010, 04:11 AM
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Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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8 March 2010, 04:27 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: Lucas
Location: Canada
Watch: Rolex and Tudor
Posts: 726
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The EXP is an all time classic IMHO.
I love the arabic numbers. I see it as a slightly dressy sport watch. I just wish it came in a larger case Somehow the current size does not fit with my 6'3" frame.
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8 March 2010, 04:33 AM
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Real Name: Bob
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sell the wife, keep the explorer.
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8 March 2010, 04:36 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Daniel
Location: UK
Posts: 520
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"Selling" the wife would probably leave me with no watches, no car and no house.I would rather save some money and just get the gold Daytona!
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8 March 2010, 11:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Nice, France
Watch: D Sub date 16610
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8 March 2010, 02:21 AM
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Real Name: Jim
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Watch: Rolex
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Daniel, don't let your wife "pollute" your mind...
 The Explorer is a great classic!But, I do admire your tactic with the Daytona. I'll bet that almost worked. Oh well, keep trying.
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8 March 2010, 02:26 AM
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Location: UK
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I agree it's not "pretty", but I can stare into that black abyss all day long and never get bored. Something about the combination of markers, hands and simple style just do it for me. It's so simple that it's beautiful!
I just wish SHE would see it that way too...
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8 March 2010, 03:06 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
Posts: 10,278
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I think it's a beautiful watch....
    
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8 March 2010, 03:22 AM
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Real Name: G
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Explorer is not Hideous!!! It's a beautiful watch. It's simplicity is just captivating! Sadly I don't have one.. but I have a Explorer look a like... A Nice Vintage Sandoz... But a Rolex Exp is on my Wishlist as #1!
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8 March 2010, 03:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canada
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I personally think the 6150 Dress Explorers are a pretty watch :)
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8 March 2010, 04:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
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8 March 2010, 05:03 AM
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Not at the top of my list, but it is definitely not "hideous".
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8 March 2010, 05:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Joey
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: SS Sub 16610 M
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Use this opportunity to get the rumored "updated" Explorer... and keep the orig expy as well!!
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8 March 2010, 07:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Andalucia Spain
Watch: WG daydate-Daytona
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The Exp is a great looking classic, however I'd rather have the YG daytona!!!
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8 March 2010, 01:53 PM
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Member
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Real Name: Chris
Location: Wichita Falls,TX
Watch: Rolex,PAM
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I definitely think the explorer is a watch to have...its not hideous IMO. Would love to add one to the collection someday!
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8 March 2010, 03:00 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Midland, TX
Watch: DateJust
Posts: 98
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Don't have one but like them a lot. Nice and clean looking.
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8 March 2010, 03:24 PM
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Location: PA
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Been baited lately?
Did you notice where her tongue was when she made that remark. I think it was sticking out on the side of her cheek? |
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8 March 2010, 03:28 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Dean
Location: Philippines
Posts: 1,037
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was out with a bunch of college friends over the weekend. a buddy wanted an expII snow white but her wife didn't like it and said it looked like a victorynox.. We just laughed! Hahaha
just don't mind the mrs.. hehehe
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8 March 2010, 09:11 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Buz
Location: Atlanta
Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam
Posts: 5,108
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The Explorer is a man's watch and I wouldn't expect a woman to get it. Straightforward as hell time piece, no bling, just the basics executed beautifully.
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8 March 2010, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Watch: SD4K
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Personally, I think the Explorer has one of the most balanced dials of any watch I've ever come across. My wife has a lady's Oyster Perpetual which mimics the EXP dial and looks fab. I just wished that they increased the case size a bit to 38mm which would suit me better.
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8 March 2010, 10:32 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Martin
Location: UK
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my wife dislikes my Pepsi GMT II, so I know how you feel
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