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AndrewG · 6 May 2007, 06:37 AM

This is quite bizarre! I never for a moment would have thought a Rolex forum existed, yet, here we are.
My main interest lies in guitars; specifically Gibson and Martin. I both collect and perform and spend a lot (too much!) time visiting various guitar-related forums exchanging trivia.
Ok, I own a humble Explorer 1. I love it for it's simplicity and lack of bling; it doesn't shout 'look how expensive and shiny I am'! I previously owned an IWC da Vinci which was quite beautiful but was much too ostentatious for my tastes.
I recently read quite a scathing review of the Explorer 1 at Timezone; do I really own the lemon of the Rolex range?

I look forward to 'meeting' you.

Andrew

President · 6 May 2007, 06:41 AM

Welcome!

JJ Irani · 6 May 2007, 06:41 AM

Hi and welcome to TRF, Andrew.

Never mind that review, pal.....the Explorer 1 is a superb watch with an excellent movement.

Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Cheers - JJ

astcell · 6 May 2007, 06:42 AM

Hi Andrew! Welcome! No I do not think you have a lemon. Some folks judge others harshly in order to make themselves feel better. You won't find any of that here!

Prince · 6 May 2007, 06:43 AM

Welcome to TRF, Andrew. We would LOVE to see some photos of your Explorer I. A fine Rolex in every way! Cheers...

C.J. · 6 May 2007, 06:55 AM

Lemon? The Explorer is one damn fine watch

Enjoy that beauty and welcome to TRF

JJ Irani · 6 May 2007, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Welcome to TRF, Andrew. We would LOVE to see some photos of your Explorer I. A fine Rolex in every way! Cheers...

Yes, Andrew, do post some pics when you can. These guys love pics, especially mine!!

Prince · 6 May 2007, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...These guys love pics, especially mine!!

Only when they're photos of REAL Rollies and not those with a flat "S"...

ashu2289 · 6 May 2007, 07:24 AM

Welcome to TRF and congrats for having really really refined taste.

SPACE-DWELLER · 6 May 2007, 08:16 AM

Hi Andrew. Welcome to THE Rolex Forum!

mike · 6 May 2007, 08:54 AM

Hi Andrew, the EXP is one of the most storied watches in the Rolex line up.
Some say it was the orginal tool watch. Congrats on a great timepiece!!

Rockrolex · 6 May 2007, 08:59 AM

Welcome to TRF, Andrew. Hope you enjoy your stay here. And don't believe everything you read. The EXP is a great watch with a storied history. There are people on certain fora who have a very self-centered sense of what's good. If they don't have it, why it can't be any good.

You will not get any of that kind of crap around here. We are more realistic at TRF. We accept most watches, warts and all. More important, we accept most people as long as they like to join the fun.

So stick around and enjoy your time here.

Oh, and POST SOME PICS, PLEASE.

AndrewG · 6 May 2007, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome; it's great to be in the company of fellow nutters and afficionados of fine horological machinery!
I've tried, with zero success, to try explaining to friends what attracts me to quality-like, f'rinstance, a Dunhill cigarette lighter; a simple piece of fire-making apparatus but exquisitely put together.
I guess, like someone else said, 'if you have to ask...'

I'm afraid pics won't be forthcoming; I don't own *gasp* a digital camera and prefer my old, mechanical Nikon F3HP and Contax G2. Anyhow, after four years, the Explorer is less than pristine!

Andrew

President · 6 May 2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Thanks for the warm welcome; it's great to be in the company of fellow nutters and afficionados of fine horological machinery!
I've tried, with zero success, to try explaining to friends what attracts me to quality-like, f'rinstance, a Dunhill cigarette lighter; a simple piece of fire-making apparatus but exquisitely put together.
I guess, like someone else said, 'if you have to ask...'

I'm afraid pics won't be forthcoming; I don't own *gasp* a digital camera and prefer my old, mechanical Nikon F3HP and Contax G2. Anyhow, after four years, the Explorer is less than pristine!

Andrew

No pics? *sniffel* You make bunny cry!

(sorry)

watchnut · 6 May 2007, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewG

Thanks for the warm welcome; it's great to be in the company of fellow nutters and afficionados of fine horological machinery!
I've tried, with zero success, to try explaining to friends what attracts me to quality-like, f'rinstance, a Dunhill cigarette lighter; a simple piece of fire-making apparatus but exquisitely put together.
I guess, like someone else said, 'if you have to ask...'

I'm afraid pics won't be forthcoming; I don't own *gasp* a digital camera and prefer my old, mechanical Nikon F3HP and Contax G2. Anyhow, after four years, the Explorer is less than pristine!

Andrew

Welcome Andrew! Great to have another Brit to balance the Aussies! I think we Yanks are running a distant third.

You don't need a digital camera just a printer/scanner and save to your computer. I still prefer my Nikon to my digital. With the digital, by the time I try to take my grandkids picture, they're out of the frame!

pcarson · 6 May 2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewG

This is quite bizarre! I never for a moment would have thought a Rolex forum existed, yet, here we are.
My main interest lies in guitars; specifically Gibson and Martin. I both collect and perform and spend a lot (too much!) time visiting various guitar-related forums exchanging trivia.
Ok, I own a humble Explorer 1. I love it for it's simplicity and lack of bling; it doesn't shout 'look how expensive and shiny I am'! I previously owned an IWC da Vinci which was quite beautiful but was much too ostentatious for my tastes.
I recently read quite a scathing review of the Explorer 1 at Timezone; do I really own the lemon of the Rolex range?

I look forward to 'meeting' you.

Andrew

Hey Andrew, don't lose any sleep. Anyone can criticise anything, but it's what you like for yourself that counts.

On a separate post, I have just finished pointing out that the IWC perpetual calendar movement is full of faults, if we're being picky. It will need the entire date assembly taken apart and reassembled in 1 March 2100, since we'll be skipping the leap year then and it can't be retarded.

Moreover, it drops a day in the moon phase every 122 years! Good heavens, and they say it's a precision watch? Bah! I wouldn't touch it unless it could go service-free until my 160th birthday. As it stands you'll need a jeweller at least every 12 decades if you stick to your IWC, so you're better off with a Rollie. Welcome!

Tombstone · 6 May 2007, 03:15 PM

Welcome Andrew
If you look at the history of the Explorer I it is quite the Rolex. I do not feel for one minute that the Explorer I us a lemon. It is a solid timepiece.

bwalkerVintage · 6 May 2007, 03:17 PM

Welcome Amdrew. The explorer seems like a great watch! I think you will learn to appreciate it more and more the longer you are here. There are a lot of Explorer lovers around. Is yours with a 24-hour hand? If so, you always have a compass! Post some pics.

mp0610 · 6 May 2007, 03:21 PM

Welcome! Enjoy your stay here

Alcan · 6 May 2007, 03:23 PM

Hi Andrew, welcome aboard!

Don't shortchange your Explorer, it's one of the watches that put Rolex on the map.

Speaking of Dunhill, I don't have a Dunhill lighter but here's Nancy's Dunhill watch.

Spark · 6 May 2007, 06:47 PM

Hi Andrew and welcome.
That Explorer review on TZ is complete BS and is just one person trying to ruin the reputation of the oldest running Rolex model IMO.
The Explorer is a great watch with the proof in the collectability/value of the older models 1060/5500 etc...
As for it not being prestine a £200 service at Rolex in Bexley and it will look as good as it did the day you bought it and the customer service is fantastic too

Spark.

Alcan · 6 May 2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewG

This is quite bizarre! I never for a moment would have thought a Rolex forum existed, yet, here we are.

My main interest lies in guitars; specifically Gibson and Martin. I both collect and perform and spend a lot (too much!) time visiting various guitar-related forums

And hanging around guitar websites ISN'T bizarre?

Mark · 6 May 2007, 07:44 PM

Welcome to TRF. Glad you found us !

You'll soon find out the members here are top notch with a wide range of experience. Most of all, it's a place were many friendships have developed.

Make yourself at home.

6 May 2007, 06:37 AM	#1
AndrewG Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 66	Newbie says 'hi'... This is quite bizarre! I never for a moment would have thought a Rolex forum existed, yet, here we are. My main interest lies in guitars; specifically Gibson and Martin. I both collect and perform and spend a lot (too much!) time visiting various guitar-related forums exchanging trivia. Ok, I own a humble Explorer 1. I love it for it's simplicity and lack of bling; it doesn't shout 'look how expensive and shiny I am'! I previously owned an IWC da Vinci which was quite beautiful but was much too ostentatious for my tastes. I recently read quite a scathing review of the Explorer 1 at Timezone; do I really own the lemon of the Rolex range? I look forward to 'meeting' you. Andrew

6 May 2007, 06:41 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi and welcome to TRF, Andrew. Never mind that review, pal.....the Explorer 1 is a superb watch with an excellent movement. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 May 2007, 06:43 AM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Welcome to TRF, Andrew. We would LOVE to see some photos of your Explorer I. A fine Rolex in every way! Cheers... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

6 May 2007, 06:55 AM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Lemon? The Explorer is one damn fine watch Enjoy that beauty and welcome to TRF __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

6 May 2007, 07:24 AM	#9
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Welcome to TRF and congrats for having really really refined taste. __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

6 May 2007, 06:41 AM	#2
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Welcome!

6 May 2007, 06:42 AM	#4
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Hi Andrew! Welcome! No I do not think you have a lemon. Some folks judge others harshly in order to make themselves feel better. You won't find any of that here!

6 May 2007, 08:16 AM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Hi Andrew. Welcome to THE Rolex Forum! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

6 May 2007, 08:54 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi Andrew, the EXP is one of the most storied watches in the Rolex line up. Some say it was the orginal tool watch. Congrats on a great timepiece!!

6 May 2007, 08:59 AM	#12
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,945	Welcome to TRF, Andrew. Hope you enjoy your stay here. And don't believe everything you read. The EXP is a great watch with a storied history. There are people on certain fora who have a very self-centered sense of what's good. If they don't have it, why it can't be any good. You will not get any of that kind of crap around here. We are more realistic at TRF. We accept most watches, warts and all. More important, we accept most people as long as they like to join the fun. So stick around and enjoy your time here. Oh, and POST SOME PICS, PLEASE. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 May 2007, 09:15 AM	#13
AndrewG Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 66	Thanks for the warm welcome; it's great to be in the company of fellow nutters and afficionados of fine horological machinery! I've tried, with zero success, to try explaining to friends what attracts me to quality-like, f'rinstance, a Dunhill cigarette lighter; a simple piece of fire-making apparatus but exquisitely put together. I guess, like someone else said, 'if you have to ask...' I'm afraid pics won't be forthcoming; I don't own gasp a digital camera and prefer my old, mechanical Nikon F3HP and Contax G2. Anyhow, after four years, the Explorer is less than pristine! Andrew

6 May 2007, 03:15 PM	#17
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Welcome Andrew If you look at the history of the Explorer I it is quite the Rolex. I do not feel for one minute that the Explorer I us a lemon. It is a solid timepiece.

6 May 2007, 03:17 PM	#18
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Welcome Amdrew. The explorer seems like a great watch! I think you will learn to appreciate it more and more the longer you are here. There are a lot of Explorer lovers around. Is yours with a 24-hour hand? If so, you always have a compass! Post some pics.

6 May 2007, 03:21 PM	#19
mp0610 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 30	Welcome! Enjoy your stay here

6 May 2007, 06:47 PM	#21
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Hi Andrew and welcome. That Explorer review on TZ is complete BS and is just one person trying to ruin the reputation of the oldest running Rolex model IMO. The Explorer is a great watch with the proof in the collectability/value of the older models 1060/5500 etc... As for it not being prestine a £200 service at Rolex in Bexley and it will look as good as it did the day you bought it and the customer service is fantastic too Spark.

6 May 2007, 07:44 PM	#23
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	Welcome to TRF. Glad you found us ! You'll soon find out the members here are top notch with a wide range of experience. Most of all, it's a place were many friendships have developed. Make yourself at home.

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