My new Explorer 1 124270

[JCam1993]

Hello to everyone hope you all are having a great weekend.

Thought I would share how i was able to finally get my grail watch being the Explorer 1 124270.

Back in March i made a trip to a few stores here in So Cal area for my interest in an Explorer 1. It was actually my pick of either an Explorer 1 or an OP 36mm in black dial but i was told by both of the AD’s that those are extremely difficult to come by. Anywho, after my initial visit to both i wasn’t really expecting to hear from them for awhile as i was told it would be a “ months long wait “. Well come April 22nd I got a surprise email from one of the AD’S! Very surprising indeed

I’ve always been into mechanical watches my whole life ( i’m 29 ) Ever since i can remember it has always been a dream of mine to own a Rolex & after so many years of research & all this hard work that i have put into this crazy thing thats life, to finally be able to afford one & own one… the feeling is just something else. I cant quite describe the emotions that i had when i sat down to take my first look at it.. just pure happiness.

I haven’t taken it off my wrist yet in the Time that i got it & i can see this being the last Rolex i ever own as i am by no means “ rich “. It’s just so timeless and such a simple time only watch which is what i love so much about it. I often just stare at the thing more than i do to read the time! Haha anyways, it’s been consistent in its time keeping.. right around +2 seconds so no complaints there.

Overall I’m just in love with this piece & i think it will be the watch that will get passed down to the next generation when that time comes.

Thanks for the read & a happy Sunday