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wust588 · 28 March 2008, 07:55 AM

Hello everybody.
I've been a bit over indulgent this week, and bought a new Explorer 1.
I had originally set my heart on a 1016, but realised that any out there are snapped up by people who have no intention of wearing them. I had convinced myself that the 114270 was in some way inferior, in quality and appearance, but of course that's just not true. It's a fabulous thing.
The whole thing was a pleasant experience at our local AD in Lichfield.
The young saleslady was so lovely, I nearly ended up buying several. And I even managed to get a reasonable discount.
When my old SD comes back from it's scale and polish, i'll try and send some pics.
Regards, and thanks for the help. John.

McQ · 28 March 2008, 07:58 AM

Congratulations on your new watch!

frostie · 28 March 2008, 08:01 AM

congrats on your new watch

We are waiting for the pics

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 March 2008, 08:01 AM

Congrats, John!

Can't wait for pics!

exchange83 · 28 March 2008, 08:33 AM

grats on the new watch.

karmatp · 28 March 2008, 08:36 AM

The Explorer 1 and your SD are going to feel so different. I hope that Rolex releases a 41mm Explorer 1, I would buy it. It is a beautiful watch, very clean and symmetrical, congrats.

kcmo · 28 March 2008, 08:37 AM

Congrats! Would also love to see photos!

JaySS · 28 March 2008, 08:41 AM

John,

Congratulations on your Explorer

Now you just need a 14060 to complete the collection of non-cyclops Rolex

You have excellent taste

Regards,

J

Terry Newton · 28 March 2008, 09:01 AM

I take full responsibility in you buying a new watch.

Now go and buy another as well.

Don't forget to show some pictures.

Terry Newton

rob · 28 March 2008, 09:03 AM

Let's see Let's see!!!

johnnybravo1210 · 28 March 2008, 09:31 AM

Gotta watch out for that bug

vukotab · 28 March 2008, 10:14 AM

Great watch,with classic and clean design that`s personification of Rolex!
Now,show us some pics...

wust588 · 29 March 2008, 07:52 AM

Very perceptive of you Jay, the 14060 is the only other Rolex I would buy.
I must confess that the SD/ Sub (none date) is my favourite all time watch, and IMO, the best looking. I could just sit looking at mine for ages. But the Explorer compliments it, and is a little easier for me to wear.
John.

JJ Irani · 29 March 2008, 03:30 PM

Pics are a must on this forum!!

problmchylde · 29 March 2008, 05:59 PM

Nice choice.The 3,6,9 dial is a classic.

acce1999 · 29 March 2008, 06:35 PM

Nice! I'm glad for you. It's a versatile watch, and my all time favourite (although there are runner ups).

Best,

A

Trurolexer · 29 March 2008, 09:05 PM

...Now pics please!!!

Jimbits76 · 29 March 2008, 10:09 PM

Congrats...I must admit, just lately I've been keeping my eye out for a reasonable Expy 1, I like it's clean, simple lines.

Great watch.

J

mike · 30 March 2008, 12:53 AM

Congrats on a real classic!!

Incurable · 30 March 2008, 01:20 AM

Yep, now you have the best of both worlds... Nice complimentary choice to your SD. Of course, I could be jaded...

DS/B MINI S · 30 March 2008, 01:26 AM

Congrats

The Explorer is a Great lookin' watch

JaySS · 30 March 2008, 06:43 AM

John,

Thanks for the compliment

I'd had a SD on my wrist for a good hour before I decided it was too top heavy for me. I passed up a really good deal knocking it back, too

Redemption came in the form of a COSC 14060M

It is inevitable that you will have one

Once you accept this fact you will feel completely vindicated after coming home from your AD with ANOTHER nice white Rolex box

I assume I will feel the same when I acquire an Explorer ... I don't have the budget at present, but it is inevitable (as is the GMT, Sub date, 5513 ... well, you get the picture)

Enjoy your new Rolex

J

28 March 2008, 07:55 AM	#1
wust588 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stonnall, Staffs, Posts: 54	New Watch- And it's all your fault. Hello everybody. I've been a bit over indulgent this week, and bought a new Explorer 1. I had originally set my heart on a 1016, but realised that any out there are snapped up by people who have no intention of wearing them. I had convinced myself that the 114270 was in some way inferior, in quality and appearance, but of course that's just not true. It's a fabulous thing. The whole thing was a pleasant experience at our local AD in Lichfield. The young saleslady was so lovely, I nearly ended up buying several. And I even managed to get a reasonable discount. When my old SD comes back from it's scale and polish, i'll try and send some pics. Regards, and thanks for the help. John.

28 March 2008, 08:01 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	congrats on your new watch We are waiting for the pics __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

28 March 2008, 08:01 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congrats, John! Can't wait for pics! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 March 2008, 09:01 AM	#9
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I take full responsibility in you buying a new watch. Now go and buy another as well. Don't forget to show some pictures. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

28 March 2008, 10:14 AM	#12
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Great watch,with classic and clean design that`s personification of Rolex! Now,show us some pics... __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

28 March 2008, 07:58 AM	#2
McQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: PA, USA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 72	Congratulations on your new watch!

28 March 2008, 08:33 AM	#5
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	grats on the new watch.

28 March 2008, 08:36 AM	#6
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	The Explorer 1 and your SD are going to feel so different. I hope that Rolex releases a 41mm Explorer 1, I would buy it. It is a beautiful watch, very clean and symmetrical, congrats.

28 March 2008, 08:37 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats! Would also love to see photos!

28 March 2008, 08:41 AM	#8
JaySS Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AUST Posts: 72	John, Congratulations on your Explorer Now you just need a 14060 to complete the collection of non-cyclops Rolex You have excellent taste Regards, J

28 March 2008, 09:03 AM	#10
rob 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ca. Watch: SS only Posts: 865	Let's see Let's see!!!

28 March 2008, 09:31 AM	#11
johnnybravo1210 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: usa Posts: 140	Gotta watch out for that bug

29 March 2008, 07:52 AM	#13
wust588 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stonnall, Staffs, Posts: 54	Very perceptive of you Jay, the 14060 is the only other Rolex I would buy. I must confess that the SD/ Sub (none date) is my favourite all time watch, and IMO, the best looking. I could just sit looking at mine for ages. But the Explorer compliments it, and is a little easier for me to wear. John.

29 March 2008, 03:30 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Pics are a must on this forum!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 March 2008, 05:59 PM	#15
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Nice choice.The 3,6,9 dial is a classic.

29 March 2008, 06:35 PM	#16
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Nice! I'm glad for you. It's a versatile watch, and my all time favourite (although there are runner ups). Best, A

29 March 2008, 09:05 PM	#17
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Congrats For Your New Rollie... ...Now pics please!!!

29 March 2008, 10:09 PM	#18
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Congrats...I must admit, just lately I've been keeping my eye out for a reasonable Expy 1, I like it's clean, simple lines. Great watch. J

30 March 2008, 12:53 AM	#19
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on a real classic!!

30 March 2008, 01:20 AM	#20
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Yep, now you have the best of both worlds... Nice complimentary choice to your SD. Of course, I could be jaded... __________________ 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...

30 March 2008, 01:26 AM	#21
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Congrats The Explorer is a Great lookin' watch __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

30 March 2008, 06:43 AM	#22
JaySS Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AUST Posts: 72	John, Thanks for the compliment I'd had a SD on my wrist for a good hour before I decided it was too top heavy for me. I passed up a really good deal knocking it back, too Redemption came in the form of a COSC 14060M It is inevitable that you will have one Once you accept this fact you will feel completely vindicated after coming home from your AD with ANOTHER nice white Rolex box I assume I will feel the same when I acquire an Explorer ... I don't have the budget at present, but it is inevitable (as is the GMT, Sub date, 5513 ... well, you get the picture) Enjoy your new Rolex J

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