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c0de · 15 May 2018, 02:16 AM

After a long wait. I finally have my hands on my very own Explorer.

The journey started last year when I was consolidating my pieces into one, and after a long search decided on the Explorer. Finally sold all my pieces, added some money and was ready for a purchase in Janurary.. But life happened, and I was hit by a rather large expense, so the Explorer took a back seat.. Fast forward to May, I am ready again, but there isn't a SINGLE Explorer at any of the ADs close to me.. That changed last week, when my AD called me with an incoming. And here I am today wearing it.. I love this piece, and hope that I will see many good days with it.. This is not a glamorous watch when compared to others, but it is mine, and I love it!

Here's a crappy wrist shot.

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Uhtred59 · 15 May 2018, 02:18 AM

I guess you will have to change your "none at the moment" watch section. Congratulations

watchmework · 15 May 2018, 02:19 AM

Congrats! Wear it in the best of health.

c0de · 15 May 2018, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uhtred59

I guess you will have to change your "none at the moment" watch section. Congratulations

Yes! finally

Phrank · 15 May 2018, 02:27 AM

It's a beautiful Rolex as all of them are, great choice, and looks great on your wrist. Congratulations!

Cevap · 15 May 2018, 02:28 AM

Great piece. Did you get it from an AD in the Cleveland area?

carloman · 15 May 2018, 02:35 AM

Congratulations! Enjoy it.

wiscbank12 · 15 May 2018, 02:38 AM

That looks great on your wrist. I'm often surprised by how much wrist size has to do with how a watch works for someone or doesn't. Contratulations

tyler1980 · 15 May 2018, 02:41 AM

congrats

BigBlue1 · 15 May 2018, 02:42 AM

Congratulations. Don't shoot yourself in the foot. It is a very elegant watch. Not to many people can by any Rolex. We just think Rolexes are plentiful because we are on this site or surround are selves with those who adorn them, but if you look around hard enough you really won't find that many. It is an honor to be able to grace your arm with such a fine time piece. Im sure that watch compliments you beautifully.
Keep rocking it. Glad everything worked out for you.

MonsterSS · 15 May 2018, 02:45 AM

awesome! congrats, I really like that model

tudorbaja27 · 15 May 2018, 02:46 AM

Bellissimo!

MisterStefan · 15 May 2018, 02:48 AM

Of course it's a glamorous watch. You are happy with your purchase, that is all that matters. Looks great!

fskywalker · 15 May 2018, 02:57 AM

congrats!

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c0de · 15 May 2018, 03:01 AM

Thanks everyone

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cevap

Great piece. Did you get it from an AD in the Cleveland area?

Actually from Cincinnati

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Art 1 · 15 May 2018, 03:03 AM

Congrats, my favorite watch.

No SUBctitute · 15 May 2018, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by c0de

This is not a glamorous watch when compared to others, but it is mine, and I love it!

Great choice for a one and only Rolex! For a non-date one-Rolex collection, the Explorer, black dial OP, and non-date Sub are all great choices!

And if you decide to move in a different direction later, it should have held its value well enough.

martinscott · 15 May 2018, 03:14 AM

Awesome!! Looks nice & a great choice

c0de · 15 May 2018, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

Great choice for a one and only Rolex! For a non-date one-Rolex collection, the Explorer, black dial OP, and non-date Sub are all great choices!

And if you decide to move in a different direction later, it should have held its value well enough.

I have my next two purchases planned. Lol. But nothing soon.

So far, planning to add:
- Speedy
- JLC MUT moonphase

And maaaaybe a Blackbay 58 if it doesn’t wear as blocky as the ETA version.

But all those will be in the FAR future, nothing before 2 years (lots of expenses in the next two years. All very good. We are so lucky)

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No SUBctitute · 15 May 2018, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0de

I have my next two purchases planned. Lol. But nothing soon.

So far, planning to add:
- Speedy
- JLC MUT moonphase

And maaaaybe a Blackbay 58 if it doesn’t wear as blocky as the ETA version.

But all those will be in the FAR future, nothing before 2 years (lots of expenses in the next two years. All very good. We are so lucky)

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Nice other choices!

Blackbay 58 would be nice. Although I didn't find the ETA version blocky when I tried it on.

strettyend · 15 May 2018, 03:38 AM

Always loved that explorer. Congrats!

c0de · 15 May 2018, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

Nice other choices!

Blackbay 58 would be nice. Although I didn't find the ETA version blocky when I tried it on.

I owned it for two years. Amazing watch. But honestly couldn’t wear it with a dress shirt. My wrists are 6.75” but I swear they feel smaller.

Amazing watch, and miss it every day. Just too much wrist presence for me..

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toomuchtalk · 15 May 2018, 03:45 AM

Super amazing grail watch!

No SUBctitute · 15 May 2018, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c0de

I owned it for two years. Amazing watch. But honestly couldn’t wear it with a dress shirt. My wrists are 6.75” but I swear they feel smaller.

Amazing watch, and miss it every day. Just too much wrist presence for me..

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Ah, you owned it and didn't care for it. Okay. Makes sense. I think the 58 will be great!

Sarosh · 15 May 2018, 03:48 AM

Congrats! Doesn’t matter the size of the collection or the value! It’s what that watch means to you every time you put it on your wrist. That’s the true feeing money cannot buy. Congrats and enjoy it!!!

MARGARITATIME · 15 May 2018, 03:53 AM

Congrats. Great piece! Do not sell yourself short. Owning any Rolex is an accomplishment.

datejustrms · 15 May 2018, 03:53 AM

Congratulations on your new Explorer!

kits73 · 15 May 2018, 03:55 AM

Congrats! Mine is 2 weeks old and I’m loving it.

c0de · 15 May 2018, 04:00 AM

Thanks everyone for the overwhelming support!!

kalo925 · 15 May 2018, 04:06 AM

It's really one of the best choices. Sporty and dressy at the same time. Congrats!

15 May 2018, 02:16 AM	#1
c0de "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ohio Watch: 214270 Posts: 111	The long awaited Explorer After a long wait. I finally have my hands on my very own Explorer. The journey started last year when I was consolidating my pieces into one, and after a long search decided on the Explorer. Finally sold all my pieces, added some money and was ready for a purchase in Janurary.. But life happened, and I was hit by a rather large expense, so the Explorer took a back seat.. Fast forward to May, I am ready again, but there isn't a SINGLE Explorer at any of the ADs close to me.. That changed last week, when my AD called me with an incoming. And here I am today wearing it.. I love this piece, and hope that I will see many good days with it.. This is not a glamorous watch when compared to others, but it is mine, and I love it! Here's a crappy wrist shot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2018, 02:18 AM	#2
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	I guess you will have to change your "none at the moment" watch section. Congratulations __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

15 May 2018, 02:41 AM	#9
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

15 May 2018, 02:42 AM	#10
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	Congratulations. Don't shoot yourself in the foot. It is a very elegant watch. Not to many people can by any Rolex. We just think Rolexes are plentiful because we are on this site or surround are selves with those who adorn them, but if you look around hard enough you really won't find that many. It is an honor to be able to grace your arm with such a fine time piece. Im sure that watch compliments you beautifully. Keep rocking it. Glad everything worked out for you. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

15 May 2018, 02:46 AM	#12
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	Bellissimo! __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

15 May 2018, 02:19 AM	#3
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats! Wear it in the best of health.

15 May 2018, 02:27 AM	#5
Phrank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 2,124	It's a beautiful Rolex as all of them are, great choice, and looks great on your wrist. Congratulations!

15 May 2018, 02:28 AM	#6
Cevap Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 18	Great piece. Did you get it from an AD in the Cleveland area?

15 May 2018, 02:35 AM	#7
carloman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Watch: and learn. Posts: 94	Congratulations! Enjoy it.

15 May 2018, 02:38 AM	#8
wiscbank12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wisconsin Watch: Date just II Posts: 17	That looks great on your wrist. I'm often surprised by how much wrist size has to do with how a watch works for someone or doesn't. Contratulations

15 May 2018, 02:45 AM	#11
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,192	awesome! congrats, I really like that model

15 May 2018, 02:48 AM	#13
MisterStefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: - Posts: 290	Of course it's a glamorous watch. You are happy with your purchase, that is all that matters. Looks great!

15 May 2018, 02:57 AM	#14
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,163	congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

15 May 2018, 03:03 AM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats, my favorite watch.

15 May 2018, 03:14 AM	#18
martinscott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida, USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 110	Awesome!! Looks nice & a great choice

15 May 2018, 03:38 AM	#21
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	Always loved that explorer. Congrats! __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

15 May 2018, 03:45 AM	#23
toomuchtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2,251	Super amazing grail watch!

15 May 2018, 03:48 AM	#25
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Congrats! Doesn’t matter the size of the collection or the value! It’s what that watch means to you every time you put it on your wrist. That’s the true feeing money cannot buy. Congrats and enjoy it!!! __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

15 May 2018, 03:53 AM	#26
MARGARITATIME "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Watch: 116610lv, 116710BL Posts: 279	Congrats. Great piece! Do not sell yourself short. Owning any Rolex is an accomplishment.

15 May 2018, 03:53 AM	#27
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congratulations on your new Explorer!

15 May 2018, 03:55 AM	#28
kits73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 97	Congrats! Mine is 2 weeks old and I’m loving it.

15 May 2018, 04:00 AM	#29
c0de "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ohio Watch: 214270 Posts: 111	Thanks everyone for the overwhelming support!!

15 May 2018, 04:06 AM	#30
kalo925 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Watch: SD50, PAM-690 Posts: 356	It's really one of the best choices. Sporty and dressy at the same time. Congrats!

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