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Old 3 April 2018, 11:33 AM   #1
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Weight of 214270 Explorer

Can anyone provide the weight of the 214270 Explorer? Thank you!!! Does it have a strong lume? I had the short hand model for a short while and it was not easy to read.
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Old 3 April 2018, 11:58 AM   #2
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Don't have a scale, but it is pretty light. Lume is very strong ...



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Old 3 April 2018, 03:20 PM   #3
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Don't have a scale, but it is pretty light. Lume is very strong ...



my short hand model did not have as good a lume as that, IIRC...
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Old 3 April 2018, 12:06 PM   #4
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Approximately 150g, pending number of links. Lume is like any other modern Rolex sports, very good.

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https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-e...-watch-review/





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Old 3 April 2018, 12:39 PM   #5
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Approximately 150g, pending number of links. Lume is like any other modern Rolex sports, very good.

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https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-e...-watch-review/
^ That's 216570 Explorer II. I think OP asks for 214270 Explorer.
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Old 3 April 2018, 01:21 PM   #6
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^ That's 216570 Explorer II. I think OP asks for 214270 Explorer.

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Old 3 April 2018, 01:23 PM   #7
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Old 3 April 2018, 03:22 PM   #8
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Approximately 150g, pending number of links. Lume is like any other modern Rolex sports, very good.

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that lume looks good! My short hand model was not so easy to read when dark. Yes, this is the Explorer, but I bet lume is similar. I gather lume is not a Rolex strongpoint... or am I off on this?
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Old 4 April 2018, 07:14 AM   #9
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that lume looks good! My short hand model was not so easy to read when dark. Yes, this is the Explorer, but I bet lume is similar. I gather lume is not a Rolex strongpoint... or am I off on this?


The lume on my 6 digit Rolex watches has been excellent, way better than most brands out there


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Old 3 April 2018, 01:07 PM   #10
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My pre 2015 214270 weighs 130g with 2 links removed. My scale is older and only has 5g precision.
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Old 3 April 2018, 03:18 PM   #11
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My pre 2015 214270 weighs 130g with 2 links removed. My scale is older and only has 5g precision.
that's pretty good! I take it yours is the short hand model that I once owned. Do you still enjoy it? I may have been wise to have held onto it. Thank you!
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Old 3 April 2018, 01:31 PM   #12
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My 214270 (2017) weighs in at 132g with 11 links in place (7.25” wrist). The lume on this watch is ok, but it’s no Seiko. ;-)
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Old 3 April 2018, 01:56 PM   #13
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My 214270 (2017) weighs in at 132g with 11 links in place (7.25” wrist). The lume on this watch is ok, but it’s no Seiko. ;-)
that's what I was hoping to hear about the weight and what I suspected about the lume- somewhat disappointing- but almost 2 ounces lighter than an Orange Monster. The weight is good I'd say, just a 'lil more than an old Rolex. My 14060 no date sub from '91 is just a bit lighter. I find many of today's watches are kind of heavy to me. I like Seiko Monsters on a rubber strap, a good match and much lighter. Thank you!
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Old 4 April 2018, 05:37 PM   #14
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Weight with one link removed is 133 grams
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Old 5 April 2018, 05:37 AM   #15
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I purchased mine yesterday, and your input was of great assistance. I love it! The lume is seemingly real good and so is the weight. Mine weighs 4.75 ounces, just a little heavier than my 14060 sub (1991) at 4.45. It is a heckuva watch, great looking, great quality, but I love the size, the weight, the dimensions... it is perfect on so many levels! It's been awhile since I parted with the other one I owned, the short hand model, but I feel like I dig this one so much more...
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Old 5 April 2018, 05:54 AM   #16
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mine is 126g with full bracelet, I hope to remember correctly
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