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28mm · 5 August 2022, 04:02 AM

Just purchased my first 114300! Late to the game but the perfect watch and size for me.

After getting my Green dial 124300 a few weeks ago, I had the urge to try the smaller 39mm size...My wrist is about 6.5" and while the 124300 looks great and is comfortable, it's a bit too much dial for my wrist and tastes..I still love it but it lead me towards the 114300. I'll be picking up White and maybe another in due time..

As expected it's just a fantastic watch. It fits very well into my lifestyle, is lower key, simple and I couldn't love it more!

Partially due to the size of my collection but even more towards a preference to not having a date, the 114300 checks all the boxes for me!

I have my eyes looking for other dial colors and in due time will pick up a couple more!

The 214270 is my most worn watch and the 114300 is the same case. I do prefer the bracelet on the 214270. Anyone know the part number of the bracelet?

KeithP · 5 August 2022, 09:14 AM

So lovely. The 39s were just the best.

kieselguhr · 5 August 2022, 09:28 AM

Congratulations

Jedahl · 5 August 2022, 09:36 AM

Congratulations lovely watch

Skyrider01 · 5 August 2022, 09:43 AM

Congratulations! 39mm is the perfect size. I've enjoyed mine for 7 years.

HogwldFLTR · 5 August 2022, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KeithP

So lovely. The 39s were just the best.

What? The 41 isn't even 40. I love my 41, too. The OP's OP looks great!!!

4 Aussies · 5 August 2022, 09:46 AM

Congrats!!

brandrea · 5 August 2022, 09:49 AM

Congratulations, it looks perfect on you

TNT009 · 5 August 2022, 09:50 AM

Congrats

28mm · 5 August 2022, 10:53 AM

Thanks guys! Really enjoying this one..This model flew under the radar as I had taken some time off from collecting.

I would love a 11430 in white!

28mm · 5 August 2022, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KeithP

So lovely. The 39s were just the best.

I think so too! Low key and the perfect size!

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Congratulations

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Jedahl

Congratulations lovely watch

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Skyrider01

Congratulations! 39mm is the perfect size. I've enjoyed mine for 7 years.

So good! Thank you!

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

What? The 41 isn't even 40. I love my 41, too. The OP's OP looks great!!!

Love them both!

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Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

Congrats!!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations, it looks perfect on you

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by TNT009

Congrats

Thank you!

stark1 · 5 August 2022, 11:07 AM

Looks great for your wrist size. Congrats.

28mm · 5 August 2022, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by stark1

Looks great for your wrist size. Congrats.

Thank you!

justjay82 · 5 August 2022, 11:44 AM

Very nice! Mine says hi.

NachoNeal · 5 August 2022, 11:45 AM

Very elegant, uncomplicated, unpretentious and they flies under the radar. I approve!

bonovox · 5 August 2022, 11:47 AM

Better late than never. Enjoy that beauty!

Turbo Racer · 5 August 2022, 11:58 AM

Looking good! Congratulations!

BNA/LION · 5 August 2022, 11:59 AM

Congratulations!

denmanproject · 5 August 2022, 12:29 PM

39 is perfect!

28mm · 5 August 2022, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by justjay82

Very nice! Mine says hi.

Amazing White dial! Thank you!

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Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Very elegant, uncomplicated, unpretentious and they flies under the radar. I approve!

All the reasons I like the 114300 so much! Thank you!

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Originally Posted by bonovox

Better late than never. Enjoy that beauty!

I agree! Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Looking good! Congratulations!

Thank you Turbo Racer!

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Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Congratulations!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

39 is perfect!

Surprised, (I think) they discontinued 39mm for the 41mm...but maybe not!

Amazing dial right there!

TimeAZ · 5 August 2022, 01:12 PM

Quite possibly the perfect watch. A shame it was discontinued. No shame in picking up one of these pre-owned.

28mm · 5 August 2022, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeAZ

Quite possibly the perfect watch. A shame it was discontinued. No shame in picking up one of these pre-owned.

Clearly I agree. It's no surprise as the 214270 has been my most worn watch by far the last couple of years.

As said, the 114300 just went under my radar as I wasn't paying attention. I only recently learned it's the same basically as the 214270 other than dial..

Someone correct me if I am mistaken!

It is irksome to not get it from an AD but that shipped sailed!

Looking for a White and Rhodium dial too!

rmlovett1 · 5 August 2022, 09:07 PM

Congratulations!

1William · 5 August 2022, 09:12 PM

Congratulations.

EvelynWaugh · 7 August 2022, 03:07 AM

love my 114300. I wear it when I just want to wear a Rolex without being noticed.

RichM · 7 August 2022, 03:13 AM

Congratulations

Meyrin · 7 August 2022, 03:17 AM

From one simple, classic "time only" dial owner to another...that is a beautiful watch, I love the colour and perfect simplicity! Matchless. Do wear it and enjoy it for years to come!

ltmgeller · 7 August 2022, 04:44 AM

Congrats!

dannyp · 7 August 2022, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 28mm

As said, the 114300 just went under my radar as I wasn't paying attention. I only recently learned it's the same basically as the 214270 other than dial..

Someone correct me if I am mistaken!

Visually, the biggest difference to me is the bezel. Slipped and angular on the Explorer, domed on the OP. However, unlike current Explorer/OP36, I believe the 39s shared a mid-case and bracelet (clasp aside).

28mm · 8 August 2022, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Congratulations!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by EvelynWaugh

love my 114300. I wear it when I just want to wear a Rolex without being noticed.

It's such a cool watch. I also prefer wearing simple watches these days as the new ones scream...ummm...'new'...

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Originally Posted by RichM

Congratulations

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Originally Posted by Meyrin

From one simple, classic "time only" dial owner to another...that is a beautiful watch, I love the colour and perfect simplicity! Matchless. Do wear it and enjoy it for years to come!

Absolutely, I am addicted. This love and passion for simple classic 'time only' mostly started with the 214270, which is classic, simple and very comfortable. I am late to the game with OP's but for day to day, they are up there with my favorites!

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Congrats!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by dannyp

Visually, the biggest difference to me is the bezel. Slipped and angular on the Explorer, domed on the OP. However, unlike current Explorer/OP36, I believe the 39s shared a mid-case and bracelet (clasp aside).

Yes I saw that the bezels are different. My immediate thought was to play around and change the bracelet on the 114300's but I like it just as it is!

5 August 2022, 11:45 AM	#15
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	Very elegant, uncomplicated, unpretentious and they flies under the radar. I approve! __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

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7 August 2022, 03:13 AM	#26
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5 August 2022, 09:14 AM	#2
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	So lovely. The 39s were just the best.

5 August 2022, 09:28 AM	#3
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,616	Congratulations

5 August 2022, 09:36 AM	#4
Jedahl Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 114	Congratulations lovely watch

5 August 2022, 09:43 AM	#5
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,312	Congratulations! 39mm is the perfect size. I've enjoyed mine for 7 years.

5 August 2022, 09:46 AM	#7
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,157	Congrats!!

5 August 2022, 09:49 AM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,873	Congratulations, it looks perfect on you

5 August 2022, 09:50 AM	#9
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,519	Congrats

5 August 2022, 11:07 AM	#12
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,496	Looks great for your wrist size. Congrats.

5 August 2022, 11:44 AM	#14
justjay82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 1,304	Very nice! Mine says hi.

5 August 2022, 11:47 AM	#16
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,445	Better late than never. Enjoy that beauty!

5 August 2022, 11:58 AM	#17
Turbo Racer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 1,027	Looking good! Congratulations!

5 August 2022, 12:29 PM	#19
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	39 is perfect!

5 August 2022, 09:07 PM	#23
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,473	Congratulations!

5 August 2022, 09:12 PM	#24
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,639	Congratulations.

7 August 2022, 03:07 AM	#25
EvelynWaugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 420	love my 114300. I wear it when I just want to wear a Rolex without being noticed.

7 August 2022, 03:17 AM	#27
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,160	From one simple, classic "time only" dial owner to another...that is a beautiful watch, I love the colour and perfect simplicity! Matchless. Do wear it and enjoy it for years to come!

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