+ Bringing Sexy Back... +

[Sam Crow]

... like a Japanese pop star turned actor.

Hey guys,

So I finally got an Explorer. It's a 36mm 14270. I've always admired the history and minimalist beauty - wanted one since the mid-90s. I had a chance in '98 in Aruba during my honeymoon, but for some reason didn't pull the trigger. After that, for the next few years it seemed they mysteriously disappeared from the market place. Almost as hard to get as an SS Daytona. Secondary market had them at almost double the price. No idea why ('til recently). I ended up getting a 14060 Sub in '99, which I love. Then of course there was that famous TZ review. I was there when sh!t hit the fan, but I didn't care - I still loved the Explorer (and my cal. 3000 Sub). Long story short, I finally got one and loving it!





Thanks for looking.

[tkerrmd]

Awesome Rob!! Very nice, congrats! And the crown lines up!!!

[crfsocal]

Beautiful watch, congrats!

[watchwatcher]

[thomaspp]

Gorgeous! Funny, I was looking at this reference during lunch today. Congrats.

[nick c]

Congrats!

[sickened1]

Nice pics! And congrats.

[eonflux]

Originally Posted by Sam Crow

... like a Japanese pop star turned actor.

Hey guys,

So I finally got an Explorer. It's a 36mm 14270. I've always admired the history and minimalist beauty - wanted one since the mid-90s. I had a chance in '98 in Aruba during my honeymoon, but for some reason didn't pull the trigger. After that, for the next few years it seemed they mysteriously disappeared from the market place. Almost as hard to get as an SS Daytona. Secondary market had them at almost double the price. No idea why ('til recently). I ended up getting a 14060 Sub in '99, which I love. Then of course there was that famous TZ review. I was there when sh!t hit the fan, but I didn't care - I still loved the Explorer (and my cal. 3000 Sub). Long story short, I finally got one and loving it!

Thanks for looking.

Congrats on a great watch!
Yeah, I remember that TZ review. Rolex movements are not that finely finished, shocking to some. Met the author a while back--interesting guy.

[Lpugliese]

congrats

[Ancestral Star]

Love this reference.

Does anyone kindly have a link to this aforementioned TZ review? Thanks!


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[Hairdude1]

Congrats

[Cru Jones]

Excellent Explorer. Congrats!

[BNA/LION]

Congratz! Minimalist beauty is captivating.

[9*9*3]

Simplistic beauty. Good job.

[HogwldFLTR]

Great photos of a beautiful watch!!

[toneafficianado]

Simple..but very effective! Congrats!

[R-H]

Nice, enjoy

[ragingcao]

Gorgeous photos. Congrats. 36mm Explorer is timeless beauty.

[harshad4005]

Congrats, it's a classic.


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[Mick P]

I'm too sexy for my watch, too sexy, too sexy.

Seriously that is pure class rather than sexy.

Regards

Mick

[Naz737]

Congrats! I got a 114270 lined up! I'm very excited about it. Will just take a bit to raise the funds.

[Sam Crow]

Thanks guys! It was quite interesting to see the change in public tastes in just a few short years, from being one of the hottest watches on the planet, to something "too small" and almost forgotten. Glad to see the 36mm Explorer is still loved here.

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Awesome Rob!! Very nice, congrats! And the crown lines up!!!

Thanks Dr. Tom, I actually didn't even notice that!

Originally Posted by Mick P

I'm too sexy for my watch, too sexy, too sexy.

Seriously that is pure class rather than sexy.

Regards

Mick

Hey Mick, classy and sexy don't have to be mutually exclusive. That song though, I dunno... lol

Originally Posted by Naz737

Congrats! I got a 114270 lined up! I'm very excited about it. Will just take a bit to raise the funds.

Nice, good upgrades in that one! Although I don't mind the rattly end links on mine. Part of the charm I guess.

Originally Posted by joe100

you did well sir, you did well.

as for the Odet review, that could have been any rolex model. a rolex isn't drastically different inside from one model to another, they're basically LEGOs. cases might be different but the bracelets, dials plates, case backs, and movements are mostly standardized. he was just giving an opinion and happened to set his sights on an icon.

long live the 14270

Thanks Joe. I totally agree. I already my cal. 3000 Sub when I read the review, and in terms of mechanical accuracy it killed my other watches. So I really took that review with a large grain of salt, and it didn't phase me at all. I was surprised how big of a deal it became. I still wanted the Explorer anyway after reading it but it was like impossible to get.

[Howie]

I love the Explorer I, a pure classic toolwatch!

[1William]

Nice.

[Racerdj]

Great story, congratulations.

[brandrea]

Congratulations Rob, beauty!

[JoeyT]

Very nice, enjoy it my friend

[cop414]

Great looking watch, a big congratulations!

[AK797]

Sweet pic!

[travisb]

Looks terrific! Congrats on finally licking one down!