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Travis29 · 4 February 2023, 01:20 PM

Was offered one from my AD this evening. It’s on my future list just not sure how I feel about YG. Thinking I’ll probably pass but I’m Gna sleep on it.

AF_Rob · 4 February 2023, 01:23 PM

I wasn't a fan of it when it first came out. However, it's growing on me.

Travis29 · 4 February 2023, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I wasn't a fan of it when it first came out. However, it's growing on me.

Exactly, I’m 60/40 (no/yes). I just hate to buy it and decide it’s not for me.

AF_Rob · 4 February 2023, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis29

Exactly, I’m 60/40 (no/yes). I just hate to buy it and decide it’s not for me.

If you're at 60/40, it's not even close. Hard pass, IMO. For that kind of money, it has to be love or nothing. With those numbers, it will just collect dust in your watch box.

Old Expat Beast · 4 February 2023, 01:43 PM

I like them. One of the more interesting watches in the current lineup. Don't buy it unless you love it, though.

WheresCassAt? · 4 February 2023, 01:57 PM

I love mine. Has got a very vintage feel and adds some variety to the collection

DJJon · 4 February 2023, 02:32 PM

Man that looks fantastic !

DG123 · 4 February 2023, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis29

Was offered one from my AD this evening. It’s on my future list just not sure how I feel about YG. Thinking I’ll probably pass but I’m Gna sleep on it.

Go for it!

DG123 · 4 February 2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by WheresCassAt?

I love mine. Has got a very vintage feel and adds some variety to the collection

The steel Explorer is great. The two-tone Explorer is sensational.

dshin525 · 4 February 2023, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I wasn't a fan of it when it first came out. However, it's growing on me.

I'm the same way. I have been thinking about picking up the explorer...but I keep thinking about the 2 tone. I haven't seen one in person yet though...hope to in the near future.

Jack T · 4 February 2023, 03:13 PM

I can’t say I’m a fan of the TT, but I haven’t actually held one or tried it on, but you have to really, really like any watch to spend that kind of money.

fskywalker · 4 February 2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis29

Exactly, I’m 60/40 (no/yes). I just hate to buy it and decide it’s not for me.

Then don’t

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amphr1 · 4 February 2023, 03:48 PM

Trust your initial instinct

solomon23 · 4 February 2023, 04:03 PM

I dig mine

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hellofromthebay · 4 February 2023, 04:24 PM

My wife love’s hers. It’s a beautiful dial. I love looking at it and wished it came in a 39-40

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dannyp · 4 February 2023, 11:19 PM

This is one that grows on me. This is also one of the few modern Rolexes I think would look sensational on a strap. And, as an aside, wish the dial/handset was available on the all steel model, like the OP silver dial.

Bxtek · 4 February 2023, 11:28 PM

One of these was available at my AD when I visited a week ago. First time I had ever seen one in person. I wasn't too excited about this piece in photos, and I was even less excited about it in person. Hard pass for me. I love the full SS version much more.

brandrea · 4 February 2023, 11:33 PM

Never hurts to sleep on it if you’re not 100% certain.

IMHO, and it’s just me … if I don’t love a watch on the spot, I probably never will

Good luck with your decision

travisb · 4 February 2023, 11:38 PM

Personal preference. I only like the Exp in all SS.

Agamemnon · 4 February 2023, 11:42 PM

SS or TT, the Explorer is always a great watch.

MJZRolex · 4 February 2023, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Then don’t

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+1. Sounds like it's not for you.

HogwldFLTR · 4 February 2023, 11:50 PM

I don't think of it as yellow gold; it's a two tone. I like it!!

1William · 4 February 2023, 11:59 PM

I like it and you can get it from your AD. Buy it and give it some wrist time and see if it works for you. If not, move it along and get something else. I sometimes find once I own a watch it is better than I thought.

Rolexvin · 5 February 2023, 12:13 AM

This is one of the most understated watches. It wears very well, and it is a beauty in person.

I ended up buying it for my wife because she likes it even more than me. Unfortunately we cannot share it because her wrist is too small :)

GoingPlaces · 5 February 2023, 12:47 AM

I'm a fan. Great travel watch for the right circumstances. It's on my list.

rohada · 5 February 2023, 02:09 AM

On the wrist, this watch really pops for me. Subtle and dresses up a SS Explorer that, otherwise, looks a bit like an OP36. I like the SS Explorer just fine, but prefer this one.

Travis29 · 5 February 2023, 10:06 AM

I ended up passing on it.

NachoNeal · 5 February 2023, 11:43 AM

I have the steel version and was thinking that my wife or daughter might dig the two tone. (but not at all insinuating that it's a woman's watch).

NCRolexguy · 5 February 2023, 11:46 AM

If you're 60/40 you already know the answer.
If cases were even half full of sports models, you wouldn't even look twice at that watch.

serenerabbit · 5 February 2023, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRolexguy

If you're 60/40 you already know the answer.
If cases were even half full of sports models, you wouldn't even look twice at that watch.

When Rolex introduced the six digit Everose TT DJ 116201 I was obsessing over one, and the cases were more than half full of SS sports models.

4 February 2023, 01:43 PM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,797	I like them. One of the more interesting watches in the current lineup. Don't buy it unless you love it, though. __________________ _______________________

4 February 2023, 03:13 PM	#11
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	I can’t say I’m a fan of the TT, but I haven’t actually held one or tried it on, but you have to really, really like any watch to spend that kind of money. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

4 February 2023, 11:50 PM	#22
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,671	I don't think of it as yellow gold; it's a two tone. I like it!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

5 February 2023, 11:43 AM	#28
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	I have the steel version and was thinking that my wife or daughter might dig the two tone. (but not at all insinuating that it's a woman's watch). __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

4 February 2023, 01:23 PM	#2
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	I wasn't a fan of it when it first came out. However, it's growing on me.

4 February 2023, 02:32 PM	#7
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Man that looks fantastic !

4 February 2023, 03:48 PM	#13
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,234	Trust your initial instinct

4 February 2023, 04:03 PM	#14
solomon23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Seattle Posts: 55	I dig mine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 February 2023, 04:24 PM	#15
hellofromthebay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 630	My wife love’s hers. It’s a beautiful dial. I love looking at it and wished it came in a 39-40 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 February 2023, 11:19 PM	#16
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	This is one that grows on me. This is also one of the few modern Rolexes I think would look sensational on a strap. And, as an aside, wish the dial/handset was available on the all steel model, like the OP silver dial.

4 February 2023, 11:28 PM	#17
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,612	One of these was available at my AD when I visited a week ago. First time I had ever seen one in person. I wasn't too excited about this piece in photos, and I was even less excited about it in person. Hard pass for me. I love the full SS version much more.

4 February 2023, 11:33 PM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,868	Never hurts to sleep on it if you’re not 100% certain. IMHO, and it’s just me … if I don’t love a watch on the spot, I probably never will Good luck with your decision

4 February 2023, 11:38 PM	#19
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,430	Personal preference. I only like the Exp in all SS.

4 February 2023, 11:42 PM	#20
Agamemnon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Giuliano Location: Italy Watch: Rolex - Panerai Posts: 1,979	SS or TT, the Explorer is always a great watch.

4 February 2023, 11:59 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,639	I like it and you can get it from your AD. Buy it and give it some wrist time and see if it works for you. If not, move it along and get something else. I sometimes find once I own a watch it is better than I thought.

5 February 2023, 12:13 AM	#24
Rolexvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 139	This is one of the most understated watches. It wears very well, and it is a beauty in person. I ended up buying it for my wife because she likes it even more than me. Unfortunately we cannot share it because her wrist is too small :)

5 February 2023, 12:47 AM	#25
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	I'm a fan. Great travel watch for the right circumstances. It's on my list.

5 February 2023, 10:06 AM	#27
Travis29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 126610LV / BLNR Posts: 624	I ended up passing on it.

5 February 2023, 11:46 AM	#29
NCRolexguy Banned Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 138	If you're 60/40 you already know the answer. If cases were even half full of sports models, you wouldn't even look twice at that watch.

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