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dafuture · 23 September 2017, 01:22 AM

I absolutely adore my Explorer. I'll post a couple pics later (dang work computer), but to me it really is the perfect all around watch. I've been wearing it daily for 8 months and I still smile every time I look down at my wrist.

HogwldFLTR · 23 September 2017, 01:25 AM

The lume on the new Explorer is perfect!!! It's a great watch and nothing sleepy about it.

Uhtred59 · 23 September 2017, 01:29 AM

It does have a better bracelet than the OP, but other than that and saying explorer on the dial I am at a loss.

pablo5 · 23 September 2017, 01:57 AM

A 39mm steel watch on a bracelet is probably one of the most comfortable and wearable in my opinion. The only option I'd love to see on more modern Rolex-es is the glidelock. The Explorer 1 is a very satisfying watch to wear and I find myself appreciating it more than many of my more expensive pieces. It's very much under the radar and inexpensive but still feels like a very high quality watch, which of course it is.

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Jack T · 23 September 2017, 02:04 AM

Reliable, durable and discreet. The 214270, short hands, solid bracelet and clasp, WG numerals is my daily watch, go to, any time.

It was my third Rolex; if it was my first, it might have been my only.

daveo5 · 23 September 2017, 02:05 AM

In MHO time has passed it. It was a solid, salable watch when introduced. Back then there were no "bragging rights". Witness the original Milgaus. Time and the ever changing market place has evolved. Today a watch needs "bragging rights". One or more characteristics that will enable owners and wannabes to salivate. Back in the '90s, in Japan a very popular male singer, personality was observed wearing an Explorer. Instantly ADs, in Japan, were sold out and wait times were impossible. The quality, durability, dependability had nothing to do with this phenomena. But a pop idol wearing it was.

morimotom · 23 September 2017, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Uhtred59

It does have a better bracelet than the OP, but other than that and saying explorer on the dial I am at a loss.

Lumed 3/6/9 and second hand, Mercedes hour hand, and oyster clasp. Those three things were worth the extra $$ for me.

jon_jon · 23 September 2017, 02:22 AM

I would say the Explorer is one of the most under-rated Rolex watches.

Independent watchmaker Roger W Smith wears an Explorer.

NLYogi · 23 September 2017, 02:39 AM

I love it and prefer it over the ss sub. It is less popular I guess, but "sleeper"? No.

Moggo · 23 September 2017, 02:53 AM

Just got mine yesterday, very nice watch

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springer · 23 September 2017, 07:09 AM

You forgot the most significant "no" . . . no date. That's enough to keep it from many considering it be a sleeper or future classic.

Earnyourturns · 23 September 2017, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by morimotom

lumed 3/6/9 and second hand, mercedes hour hand, and oyster clasp. Those three things were worth the extra $$ for me.

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23 September 2017, 01:22 AM	#31
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I absolutely adore my Explorer. I'll post a couple pics later (dang work computer), but to me it really is the perfect all around watch. I've been wearing it daily for 8 months and I still smile every time I look down at my wrist. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

23 September 2017, 01:25 AM	#32
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,824	The lume on the new Explorer is perfect!!! It's a great watch and nothing sleepy about it. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 September 2017, 01:29 AM	#33
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	It does have a better bracelet than the OP, but other than that and saying explorer on the dial I am at a loss. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

23 September 2017, 02:04 AM	#35
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,737	Reliable, durable and discreet. The 214270, short hands, solid bracelet and clasp, WG numerals is my daily watch, go to, any time. It was my third Rolex; if it was my first, it might have been my only. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

23 September 2017, 02:39 AM	#39
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	I love it and prefer it over the ss sub. It is less popular I guess, but "sleeper"? No. __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

23 September 2017, 01:57 AM	#34
pablo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Patek 5711/1A Posts: 197	A 39mm steel watch on a bracelet is probably one of the most comfortable and wearable in my opinion. The only option I'd love to see on more modern Rolex-es is the glidelock. The Explorer 1 is a very satisfying watch to wear and I find myself appreciating it more than many of my more expensive pieces. It's very much under the radar and inexpensive but still feels like a very high quality watch, which of course it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 September 2017, 02:05 AM	#36
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,338	In MHO time has passed it. It was a solid, salable watch when introduced. Back then there were no "bragging rights". Witness the original Milgaus. Time and the ever changing market place has evolved. Today a watch needs "bragging rights". One or more characteristics that will enable owners and wannabes to salivate. Back in the '90s, in Japan a very popular male singer, personality was observed wearing an Explorer. Instantly ADs, in Japan, were sold out and wait times were impossible. The quality, durability, dependability had nothing to do with this phenomena. But a pop idol wearing it was.

23 September 2017, 02:22 AM	#38
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,364	I would say the Explorer is one of the most under-rated Rolex watches. Independent watchmaker Roger W Smith wears an Explorer.

23 September 2017, 02:53 AM	#40
Moggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wales Watch: 16610, SD4K, Exp 1 Posts: 1,098	Just got mine yesterday, very nice watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 September 2017, 07:09 AM	#41
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,460	You forgot the most significant "no" . . . no date. That's enough to keep it from many considering it be a sleeper or future classic. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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