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HORNBLOWER · 27 July 2014, 09:45 AM

For a long time I have ignored the perfectly formed 14270, not intentionally, I just always seemed to be looking at something else. Recently I have discovered the 36mm Explorer. I think it is beautiful. It can be had for a fraction of the price of many other sports models, it can be bought for less than many inferior marques and it wears superbly under a cuff with a suit. Strongly thinking of picking one up.

Angrypuppy · 27 July 2014, 10:25 AM

I agree.

It's toward the top of my list.

Old Expat Beast · 27 July 2014, 10:43 AM

A late, great classic, though I would (and did) go for the very last of the 36mm line, the 114270, with the upgraded movement.

sea-dweller · 27 July 2014, 10:45 AM

I agree and own a 114270!

Davey11 · 27 July 2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A late, great classic, though I would (and did) go for the very last of the 36mm line, the 114270, with the upgraded movement.

+1

After my first acquisition (Sub C ND), the 114270 would not stop singing at me, one year later and it is now taking up more wrist time than the sub.

Timeless, understated classic.

luvsub · 27 July 2014, 12:21 PM

Yes, exp!

77T · 27 July 2014, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

For a long time I have ignored the perfectly formed 14270, not intentionally, I just always seemed to be looking at something else. Recently I have discovered the 36mm Explorer. I think it is beautiful. It can be had for a fraction of the price of many other sports models, it can be bought for less than many inferior marques and it wears superbly under a cuff with a suit. Strongly thinking of picking one up.

Me too - but that was three months ago and acted upon the urge...will never be sorry. I did go for the 114270

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mjm800 · 27 July 2014, 12:37 PM

The 36mm Explorer was my first Rolex. I sold becasue after I got my Sea Dweller it just became too small. I would consider a 39mm Explorer!

I do miss the understated elegance of the Explorer.

tkerrmd · 27 July 2014, 01:11 PM

It's a great watch and nice as a stand alone or great addition to a collection!

roklee · 27 July 2014, 06:23 PM

Very simple but elegant handsome watch.

bde · 4 August 2014, 01:48 PM

This one is on my radar now...

watchstudent · 4 August 2014, 05:26 PM

My very favourite (attainable) Rolex, perfect

Furbo · 4 August 2014, 05:59 PM

I'm just waiting to find one preloved and cheap..

Mick P · 4 August 2014, 07:13 PM

HORNBLOWER

The Explorer is the purist Rolex of them all but I strongly suggest you compare the 36mm and the 39mm before pulling the trigger.

I fully intended to buy a 36mm early in the year but opted for the 39mm as it just looked better.

Regards

Mick

TimeOnHand · 4 August 2014, 11:36 PM

It's a great watch!

Speed · 4 August 2014, 11:42 PM

Not easy to find...around $4k for nice examples last time I looked. Referring to the 36mm version.

mps354 · 5 August 2014, 12:40 AM

I have a 1016 and a 14270...the 39mm version doesn't do much for me, but I love the 36mm versions. as someone mentioned in a post a year or so ago, one benefit of the 14270 over the 114270 is the ability to fit a jubilee bracelet to it, just to change things up a bit. I find it to be the only rolex that looks equally good on an oyster, jubilee, nato, and leather strap.

Nycturbovr6 · 5 August 2014, 01:03 AM

Nice!

HORNBLOWER · 5 August 2014, 03:38 AM

[QUOTE=Furbo;5151369]I'm just waiting to find one preloved and cheap..[/QU

That was my plan too but these have been creeping up in price steadily over the last year or two

phiengin · 5 August 2014, 05:38 AM

KINGROLESAR · 5 August 2014, 06:14 AM

Yes I think a perfect under cuff and under stated piece.

toomuchtalk · 5 August 2014, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KINGROLESAR

Yes I think a perfect under cuff and under stated piece.

The one.

GradyPhilpott · 5 August 2014, 07:49 AM

114270

T01 · 5 August 2014, 08:05 AM

Nice!

mutee · 5 August 2014, 08:44 AM

My first rolex

bayerische · 5 August 2014, 09:31 AM

I'll be picking one up soon!

Nobody.Move · 11 August 2014, 05:43 PM

I love my 36mm 114270 Explorer. It easily adapts to a wide variety of situations, from tool watch to dress watch and back again. Consequently my Explorer gets tons of wrist time. Without a doubt, it was money well spent. IMHO, the proportions of 39mm version are a bit odd so I would definitely recommend the classic design of 36mm (plus it wears larger than it actually is).

27 July 2014, 12:37 PM	#8
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	The 36mm Explorer was my first Rolex. I sold becasue after I got my Sea Dweller it just became too small. I would consider a 39mm Explorer! I do miss the understated elegance of the Explorer. __________________

4 August 2014, 11:36 PM	#15
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	It's a great watch! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

4 August 2014, 11:42 PM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	The perfectly formed 14270 Explorer Not easy to find...around $4k for nice examples last time I looked. Referring to the 36mm version.

5 August 2014, 05:38 AM	#20
phiengin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Watch: 1680, 1675 Posts: 343	One of my favorite Rolex

5 August 2014, 06:14 AM	#21
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	Yes I think a perfect under cuff and under stated piece. __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

27 July 2014, 10:25 AM	#2
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	I agree. It's toward the top of my list.

27 July 2014, 10:45 AM	#4
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I agree and own a 114270!

27 July 2014, 01:11 PM	#9
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	It's a great watch and nice as a stand alone or great addition to a collection!

27 July 2014, 06:23 PM	#10
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	Very simple but elegant handsome watch.

4 August 2014, 01:48 PM	#11
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	This one is on my radar now...

4 August 2014, 05:26 PM	#12
watchstudent "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SW England Watch: Sub and a Speedy Posts: 368	My very favourite (attainable) Rolex, perfect

4 August 2014, 05:59 PM	#13
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	I'm just waiting to find one preloved and cheap..

4 August 2014, 07:13 PM	#14
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	HORNBLOWER The Explorer is the purist Rolex of them all but I strongly suggest you compare the 36mm and the 39mm before pulling the trigger. I fully intended to buy a 36mm early in the year but opted for the 39mm as it just looked better. Regards Mick

5 August 2014, 12:40 AM	#17
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,093	I have a 1016 and a 14270...the 39mm version doesn't do much for me, but I love the 36mm versions. as someone mentioned in a post a year or so ago, one benefit of the 14270 over the 114270 is the ability to fit a jubilee bracelet to it, just to change things up a bit. I find it to be the only rolex that looks equally good on an oyster, jubilee, nato, and leather strap.

5 August 2014, 01:03 AM	#18
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Nice!

5 August 2014, 03:38 AM	#19
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	[QUOTE=Furbo;5151369]I'm just waiting to find one preloved and cheap..[/QU That was my plan too but these have been creeping up in price steadily over the last year or two

5 August 2014, 07:49 AM	#23
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	114270 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

5 August 2014, 08:05 AM	#24
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Nice!

5 August 2014, 08:44 AM	#25
mutee Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Mutee Location: Pakistan Watch: Berguet Posts: 143	My first rolex

5 August 2014, 09:31 AM	#26
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I'll be picking one up soon! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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