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buz-lh · 6 September 2008, 06:58 AM

I've decided that I have to get an 114270 Explorer, the direct descendant of the original Rolex tool watch. The simplistic beauty of the watch is a wonderful contrast to my other watches. I've got my eye on a couple but have a question. I know the older Explorers with Tritium dials had the 3,6 &9 in Tritium but the new Super Luminova examples have no lume in the numbers. What material is used to fill these? Also, does anyone feel like posting a little eye candy of their Explorers? I love looking at these beautys.

Rolexitis · 6 September 2008, 06:59 AM

Why not pick up the Expy II Polar dial that Steven has in the FS section ?

buz-lh · 6 September 2008, 07:14 AM

I went back and forth on the Expy I or II and decided that the I is for me. I have my 16710 for second time zones and as stated above I really like the classic beauty of the Explorer.

Z-Sub · 6 September 2008, 07:37 AM

go for it.

I like my expy II after looking at both of them and that was what I preferred and you ought to do the same.

CPTL · 6 September 2008, 08:03 AM

Buz, great call. I also like the utilitarian look of the Explorer. Good luck!!

GBJIV · 6 September 2008, 08:09 AM

I was looking at the 3,6,9 last night. It is simply beautiful and beautifuly simple. I think it is a great choice.

Steven79 · 6 September 2008, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexitis

Why not pick up the Expy II Polar dial that Steven has in the FS section ?

Sold it.. Thanks for looking out for me though! Its a beauty.

I only have a BNIB SubDate and BNIB Milgauss Blk left for sale right now.

Rolexitis · 6 September 2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven79

Sold it.. Thanks for looking out for me though! Its a beauty.

I only have a BNIB SubDate and BNIB Milgauss Blk left for sale right now.

Oh oops!

Mrdi · 6 September 2008, 08:46 AM

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Incurable · 6 September 2008, 08:51 AM

Sure, my pleasure...

BiG JeEzY · 6 September 2008, 10:43 AM

Great call Buz! Its an understated model but one of my favorites in the collection. The Explorer 1 is all about simplicity and to me, that is what makes it one of the most elegant models in the professional line. It just tells you the time: hours, minutes, seconds. What the sole purpose of a watch is supposed to be. Thats what makes the Explorer great I think.

gmt master x · 6 September 2008, 11:08 AM

i like it alot. do it.

therolexguy · 6 September 2008, 12:35 PM

I like the Explorer as well, I just wish they made it larger. It's seems too small for my wrist.....but it's certainly a beauty to look at. Thanks for the pics.

Chris in Melbourne · 6 September 2008, 12:40 PM

Hi Buzz,

If you like the Explorer go for it!

The older plastic crystal 1016 Explorer with slower beat 1570 movement had the 3-6-9 in Tritium and so were luminous.

The sapphire crystal 14270 Explorer with the 3000 movement comes in Tritium and Luminova but does not have luminous 3-6-9. The numbers have white inserts but they do not glow.

The current 114270 Explorer uses an upgraded 3031 movement and has an SEL & Fliplock bracelet. Like the 14270 Explorer, the 3-6-9 are not luminous.

Nevertheless, the 114270 is a cracker of a watch and is a great choice!

Kind regards

Chris in Melbourne

zak98 · 6 September 2008, 12:46 PM

classic piece. go for it.

TimeOnHand · 6 September 2008, 01:24 PM

The Explorer is a great choice... go for it!

Lol-x · 6 September 2008, 01:34 PM

The Explorer is a fantastic watch. It is 36mm, but it is a great package.

My one reservation is that the 3, 6, and 9 (squarish in shape) do not glow as they contain no luminous material, that is a little disappointing from a tool watch perspective.

Z-Sub · 6 September 2008, 01:37 PM

didn't know the glow is cool blue

Incurable · 6 September 2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Sub

didn't know the glow is cool blue

It could be the picture, or monitor differences... It glows the same color as all the other superluminova Rolexes do. Primarily light green w/some slight turquoise mixed in.

jdc · 6 September 2008, 06:04 PM

Great looking watch

Trurolexer · 6 September 2008, 06:11 PM

Very Nice Looking Watch!!! Very classic design!!!

f16570 · 6 September 2008, 08:04 PM

What agreat looking watch.
If this is the one that is singing to you, just get it and enjoy.

G.J · 6 September 2008, 08:46 PM

A great choice indeed...

I have mine now for some time and it gets plenty of wrist...

A great (little) watch..!!

buz-lh · 6 September 2008, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the encouragement guys and a special thanks to MRDI, Pat (that lume pic blows me away), Chris, and G.J for the visual treats. Those pictures reinforce the fact that simplicity is beauty.

G.J · 6 September 2008, 09:23 PM

You are more then welcome Buz..

My pleasure..

Fred2 · 7 September 2008, 01:03 AM

Explorer 1 shot

Incurable · 7 September 2008, 01:33 AM

Just look at it this way... you're getting a SS DJ case on an Oyster band w/GMT II style fliplock clasp, COSC certified Submariner movement and a sports/outdoors/field style dial. I love mine for it's quiet elegance, classic rugged field watch looks, clean classy dial and extreme legibility. Oh yeah, it's the most comfortable Rolex I've owned as well. Many view this watch as underwhelming. To me, this modern classic is anything but...

Jimbits76 · 7 September 2008, 03:10 AM

I love the Explorer. Was astounded to see one in Cardiff at £2600...that is a lot more money than I thought they were...spesh when a mint 3 year old Polar dial Expy II went for a grand recently at a local auction!!!!!!! Was gutted I missed that one!

J

6 September 2008, 06:58 AM	#1
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Explorer is next for me I've decided that I have to get an 114270 Explorer, the direct descendant of the original Rolex tool watch. The simplistic beauty of the watch is a wonderful contrast to my other watches. I've got my eye on a couple but have a question. I know the older Explorers with Tritium dials had the 3,6 &9 in Tritium but the new Super Luminova examples have no lume in the numbers. What material is used to fill these? Also, does anyone feel like posting a little eye candy of their Explorers? I love looking at these beautys. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

6 September 2008, 06:59 AM	#2
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Why not pick up the Expy II Polar dial that Steven has in the FS section ? __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 September 2008, 07:14 AM	#3
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I went back and forth on the Expy I or II and decided that the I is for me. I have my 16710 for second time zones and as stated above I really like the classic beauty of the Explorer. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

6 September 2008, 07:37 AM	#4
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	go for it. I like my expy II after looking at both of them and that was what I preferred and you ought to do the same. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

6 September 2008, 08:03 AM	#5
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Buz, great call. I also like the utilitarian look of the Explorer. Good luck!! __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

6 September 2008, 08:09 AM	#6
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I was looking at the 3,6,9 last night. It is simply beautiful and beautifuly simple. I think it is a great choice. __________________ Jackson

6 September 2008, 08:46 AM	#9
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	[IMG][/IMG]

6 September 2008, 08:51 AM	#10
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Sure, my pleasure... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

6 September 2008, 10:43 AM	#11
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Great call Buz! Its an understated model but one of my favorites in the collection. The Explorer 1 is all about simplicity and to me, that is what makes it one of the most elegant models in the professional line. It just tells you the time: hours, minutes, seconds. What the sole purpose of a watch is supposed to be. Thats what makes the Explorer great I think. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

6 September 2008, 11:08 AM	#12
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	i like it alot. do it.

6 September 2008, 12:35 PM	#13
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I like the Explorer as well, I just wish they made it larger. It's seems too small for my wrist.....but it's certainly a beauty to look at. Thanks for the pics.

6 September 2008, 12:40 PM	#14
Chris in Melbourne "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 213	Explorer? Great choice! Hi Buzz, If you like the Explorer go for it! The older plastic crystal 1016 Explorer with slower beat 1570 movement had the 3-6-9 in Tritium and so were luminous. The sapphire crystal 14270 Explorer with the 3000 movement comes in Tritium and Luminova but does not have luminous 3-6-9. The numbers have white inserts but they do not glow. The current 114270 Explorer uses an upgraded 3031 movement and has an SEL & Fliplock bracelet. Like the 14270 Explorer, the 3-6-9 are not luminous. Nevertheless, the 114270 is a cracker of a watch and is a great choice! Kind regards Chris in Melbourne

6 September 2008, 12:46 PM	#15
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	classic piece. go for it. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

6 September 2008, 01:24 PM	#16
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	The Explorer is a great choice... go for it! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

6 September 2008, 01:34 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,602	The Explorer is a fantastic watch. It is 36mm, but it is a great package. My one reservation is that the 3, 6, and 9 (squarish in shape) do not glow as they contain no luminous material, that is a little disappointing from a tool watch perspective. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

6 September 2008, 01:37 PM	#18
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	didn't know the glow is cool blue __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

6 September 2008, 06:04 PM	#20
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Great looking watch

6 September 2008, 06:11 PM	#21
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Very Nice Looking Watch!!! Very classic design!!!

6 September 2008, 08:04 PM	#22
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	What agreat looking watch. If this is the one that is singing to you, just get it and enjoy. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

6 September 2008, 08:46 PM	#23
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	A great choice indeed... I have mine now for some time and it gets plenty of wrist... A great (little) watch..!!

6 September 2008, 08:57 PM	#24
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Thanks for the encouragement guys and a special thanks to MRDI, Pat (that lume pic blows me away), Chris, and G.J for the visual treats. Those pictures reinforce the fact that simplicity is beauty. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

6 September 2008, 09:23 PM	#25
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	You are more then welcome Buz.. My pleasure..

7 September 2008, 01:03 AM	#26
Fred2 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 47	Explorer 1 shot Attached Images

7 September 2008, 01:33 AM	#27
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Just look at it this way... you're getting a SS DJ case on an Oyster band w/GMT II style fliplock clasp, COSC certified Submariner movement and a sports/outdoors/field style dial. I love mine for it's quiet elegance, classic rugged field watch looks, clean classy dial and extreme legibility. Oh yeah, it's the most comfortable Rolex I've owned as well. Many view this watch as underwhelming. To me, this modern classic is anything but... __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

7 September 2008, 03:10 AM	#28
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I love the Explorer. Was astounded to see one in Cardiff at £2600...that is a lot more money than I thought they were...spesh when a mint 3 year old Polar dial Expy II went for a grand recently at a local auction!!!!!!! Was gutted I missed that one! J

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