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BruceS · 31 October 2005, 08:31 AM

I wanted something low key for small town UK, so I went with the Molex favourite :)

Sorry for the crap pic. I've always loved the dial on the Explorer, but until I wore a DJ for a few days, I thought it was too small for me. I was wrong, and I love it!

dman · 31 October 2005, 08:33 AM

Oh yeah baby!! That is a beauty and a timeless classic mate!! Enjoy it Bruce and wear it in great health pal.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 08:35 AM

Thank you Daren! I looked at a few, including the SD (which I liked this time), but I went in specifically for this one. I think I can wear it anywhere, under any circumstance and feel comfortable. And, like you said, it's a classic Rolex

dman · 31 October 2005, 08:41 AM

How does it wear compared to a Sub? I think those look sooooooo gooood Bruce. It is the Rolex version of a BASE.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 08:43 AM

Well, very light and small! Yeah it is kind of the base equivalent I guess. It's very easy to read and I like that. You sure don't have to have LARGE for ease of reading!

dman · 31 October 2005, 08:46 AM

Well, you could of gotten a SS/PLT YM for ease of readability.

Which is what I am wearing again today.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 08:54 AM

LOL, but I said LOW key mate

The Explorer is light, but not too light, if you know what I mean. Not that Subs are heavy after wearing Panerai!

dman · 31 October 2005, 08:58 AM

Hey dude, that is low key for me, I mostly wear Panerai remember.

31 October 2005, 09:01 AM

Very nice Bruce! I also like the simplicity of the Explorer. Good job!

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 09:06 AM

Thanks mate!

RogerF · 31 October 2005, 12:33 PM

LOL I am a Molex Victim too

Here's my week old baby

Rockrolex · 31 October 2005, 12:34 PM

Very nice, Bruce. Talk about simple but understated class. You got it. Congratulations and wear it well.

alpet · 31 October 2005, 01:12 PM

Very nice Bruce!!!

One that is on omy to get list

Enjoy it pal!!!

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 01:12 PM

Thank you gentlemen! Roger, I had missed that you got a new one too. I'm glad you're enjoying it mate

RogerF · 31 October 2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Thank you gentlemen! Roger, I had missed that you got a new one too. I'm glad you're enjoying it mate

I also dinged it already too (day 6 of ownership, hit a door got a 1mm ding on the bezel)

but at least thats out of the way and I wont have to worry about keeping it perfect. Its honestly a great feeling to know that it isnt perfect anymore, it was gonna happen sooner or later.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 01:28 PM

Ouch! You're right though, it's gonna happen and these are less protected than the subs/gmts. I figure this is my wear everyday, do anything watch so it's gonna get beat up. The first one still hurts though!

RogerF · 31 October 2005, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Ouch! You're right though, it's gonna happen and these are less protected than the subs/gmts. I figure this is my wear everyday, do anything watch so it's gonna get beat up. The first one still hurts though!

Yup its like the first stone chip on a new car. You know its gonna happen but it still hurts. Only diff is that we are all used to it by now.

molex · 31 October 2005, 02:55 PM

Bruce, GREAT choice! Ain't it funny, everyone wonders if the explorer is really a great watch, but when they actually wear it for a while... they *know* it's a great watch. Congrats!

BTW, you make the right choice in going into it with the attitude of "This is my everyday watch, it's going to get marked up". I tried to keep mine "nice" for a little bit, but I only really started to enjoy it when I quit worrying about it and treated it like what it is: A tough watch designed to be used and enjoyed, not pampered and polished. It's one of the Explorer's many subtle charms.

JJ Irani · 31 October 2005, 03:25 PM

SYMMETERY!!! With a capital 'S'!!!

Congrats, Bruce....that's a cracker!!

padi56 · 31 October 2005, 06:50 PM

Yes like the Exporer,have a much older 1016 brother,wear it in good
health Bruce.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 09:10 PM

Thanks Molex, JJ and Padi! I'd love to see a pic of that 1016 Padi!
Cheers,
Bruce

padi56 · 31 October 2005, 09:37 PM

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Padi! I'd love to see a pic of that 1016 Padi!

Your wish is my command,just a quick scan.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 11:28 PM

Thanks Padi. I love it!! What year is it from?
Cheers,
Bruce

dman · 31 October 2005, 11:30 PM

I like your attitude Bruce, you don't have to try to thrash it, but it will happen for sure.

31 October 2005, 11:46 PM

Congrats Bruce, my watch's little brother

. Very low-key.

padi56 · 31 October 2005, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Thanks Padi. I love it!! What year is it from?
Cheers,
Bruce

1971 -1972

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 11:54 PM

Thanks John! Yep, I love this lil guy. May be smaller, but no less mighty

Gotta tell ya, I'm loving this size. Just so comfortable. I still have my big ones for when I'm feeling the need for size!

And Daren, you're right. The dings are inevitable, unless you just never wear it.

Hammer · 1 November 2005, 02:16 AM

Yep, it sure is a nice watch.I've got an Explorer II but I can't help thinking that I'm starting to like that model more.A timeless classic, as others have said.

BruceS · 1 November 2005, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

1971 -1972

Thanks Padi. That one is really special!

BruceS · 1 November 2005, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Yep, it sure is a nice watch.I've got an Explorer II but I can't help thinking that I'm starting to like that model more.A timeless classic, as others have said.

Thank you Hammer! I enjoyed my Exp II as well, and considered getting the black dial model this time, but this one fit my requirements for low key stealth Rolex perfectly.

31 October 2005, 08:31 AM	#1
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I got a new one, and it may surprise you! I wanted something low key for small town UK, so I went with the Molex favourite :) Sorry for the crap pic. I've always loved the dial on the Explorer, but until I wore a DJ for a few days, I thought it was too small for me. I was wrong, and I love it!

31 October 2005, 08:33 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Oh yeah baby!! That is a beauty and a timeless classic mate!! Enjoy it Bruce and wear it in great health pal. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 October 2005, 08:41 AM	#4
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	How does it wear compared to a Sub? I think those look sooooooo gooood Bruce. It is the Rolex version of a BASE. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 October 2005, 08:46 AM	#6
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Well, you could of gotten a SS/PLT YM for ease of readability. Which is what I am wearing again today. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 October 2005, 08:58 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Hey dude, that is low key for me, I mostly wear Panerai remember. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 October 2005, 08:35 AM	#3
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thank you Daren! I looked at a few, including the SD (which I liked this time), but I went in specifically for this one. I think I can wear it anywhere, under any circumstance and feel comfortable. And, like you said, it's a classic Rolex

31 October 2005, 08:43 AM	#5
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Well, very light and small! Yeah it is kind of the base equivalent I guess. It's very easy to read and I like that. You sure don't have to have LARGE for ease of reading!

31 October 2005, 08:54 AM	#7
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	LOL, but I said LOW key mate The Explorer is light, but not too light, if you know what I mean. Not that Subs are heavy after wearing Panerai!

31 October 2005, 09:01 AM	#9
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Very nice Bruce! I also like the simplicity of the Explorer. Good job!

31 October 2005, 09:06 AM	#10
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanks mate!

31 October 2005, 12:33 PM	#11
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	LOL I am a Molex Victim too Here's my week old baby

31 October 2005, 12:34 PM	#12
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	Very nice, Bruce. Talk about simple but understated class. You got it. Congratulations and wear it well. __________________ 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

31 October 2005, 01:12 PM	#13
alpet Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Alex Location: New York Watch: me carefully Posts: 377	Very nice Bruce!!! One that is on omy to get list Enjoy it pal!!!

31 October 2005, 01:28 PM	#16
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Ouch! You're right though, it's gonna happen and these are less protected than the subs/gmts. I figure this is my wear everyday, do anything watch so it's gonna get beat up. The first one still hurts though!

31 October 2005, 02:55 PM	#18
molex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 220	Bruce, GREAT choice! Ain't it funny, everyone wonders if the explorer is really a great watch, but when they actually wear it for a while... they know it's a great watch. Congrats! BTW, you make the right choice in going into it with the attitude of "This is my everyday watch, it's going to get marked up". I tried to keep mine "nice" for a little bit, but I only really started to enjoy it when I quit worrying about it and treated it like what it is: A tough watch designed to be used and enjoyed, not pampered and polished. It's one of the Explorer's many subtle charms. __________________ "Through the tool watch, Rolex became allied not just with dependability and accuracy, but with great human achievement." Vintage Rolex Sports Models Skeet & Urul Last edited by molex; 31 October 2005 at 02:58 PM..

31 October 2005, 03:25 PM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	SYMMETERY!!! With a capital 'S'!!! Congrats, Bruce....that's a cracker!! __________________ 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!!

31 October 2005, 06:50 PM	#20
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Yes like the Exporer,have a much older 1016 brother,wear it in good health Bruce. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

31 October 2005, 09:10 PM	#21
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanks Molex, JJ and Padi! I'd love to see a pic of that 1016 Padi! Cheers, Bruce

31 October 2005, 11:28 PM	#23
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanks Padi. I love it!! What year is it from? Cheers, Bruce

31 October 2005, 11:30 PM	#24
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I like your attitude Bruce, you don't have to try to thrash it, but it will happen for sure. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 October 2005, 11:46 PM	#25
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Congrats Bruce, my watch's little brother . Very low-key.

31 October 2005, 11:54 PM	#27
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Thanks John! Yep, I love this lil guy. May be smaller, but no less mighty Gotta tell ya, I'm loving this size. Just so comfortable. I still have my big ones for when I'm feeling the need for size! And Daren, you're right. The dings are inevitable, unless you just never wear it.

1 November 2005, 02:16 AM	#28
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	Yep, it sure is a nice watch.I've got an Explorer II but I can't help thinking that I'm starting to like that model more.A timeless classic, as others have said.

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