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brendan31 · 23 June 2018, 01:54 AM

hi rolex forum

i am looking to buy an explorer 214270 mk1 with the white gold numerals .

would anyone know if it is still possible to buy this model brand new , or will i have to buy a pre-owned watch ?

i am in the london area, if anyone knows an AD near me that could source this that would be great.

many thanks for reading , any help or advice is greatly appreciated

faz · 23 June 2018, 01:58 AM

Believe it or not, last week at a local AD I saw a brand new one in their showcase. The AD is ‘Bhindi Jewelers’ in Newark, CA. (Yes the MK1 version. )

I suggest looking at the Trusted Sellers here and looking into a used one. They are like new with warranty left and provide some savings for you.

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brendan31 · 23 June 2018, 03:12 AM

thanks for the reply Faz

emtee · 23 June 2018, 03:20 AM

I would say highly unlikely to find a NOS in London given how long the Mk2 has been available coupled with the SS shortage of late. Can’t hurt making a few calls though.

AEC · 23 June 2018, 04:34 AM

I think UK demand for the Explorer could be the highest in the world (why do Englishmen insist on trekking to all of those remote places, anyhow?). For that reason, I would be astounded if a UK dealer is still sitting on a new Mk.1

I say look for a really nice pre-owned watch. A quick search of sources on line will produce dozens to choose from in a matter of minutes.

brendan31 · 23 June 2018, 05:24 AM

thanks emtee and AEC , i have sent a few emails but will ring around on monday

Fraz · 23 June 2018, 09:59 AM

Could you tell us why you do you prefer the MK1? Nothing wrong with that, I am just curious.

randomguy · 23 June 2018, 10:02 AM

London, UK I presume?

We have a London, Ontario, Canada (not to be mistaken for Ontario, NY)..

Easy to find in various Ontario, Canada AD's..

Explorer-P · 23 June 2018, 04:51 PM

I've seen several pre-owned available, but no WG Explorers in ADs for some time.

brendan31 · 23 June 2018, 10:20 PM

Fraz , i just prefer the white gold numerals rather than the lumed ones .

randomguy , yes london UK , do you know of any ADs in the UK that may have them ?

Explorer-P , i may well have to buy a pre-owned explorer if i can't find a new one. i am not in any rush so i can wait while i look around and try my luck .

randomguy · 23 June 2018, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brendan31

Fraz , i just prefer the white gold numerals rather than the lumed ones .

randomguy , yes london UK , do you know of any ADs in the UK that may have them ?

Explorer-P , i may well have to buy a pre-owned explorer if i can't find a new one. i am not in any rush so i can wait while i look around and try my luck .

I presume a reseller would be your best bet in the UK. In Canada, the price has come way down for the MK1 on the resale market, so you might be best served to purchase used. They show up here in Canada on 'CWC' all the time.

brendan31 · 23 June 2018, 11:17 PM

thanks random guy

upsidedownbelt · 24 June 2018, 01:59 AM

I saw on at an AD here in San Diego less than a year ago. I presume they are out there, but trying to fine one local would be a nonstarter if I was you.

polaris72 · 24 June 2018, 04:04 AM

Or you can look at some of the on-line grey dealers (jomashop, watchmaxx, authentic watches).

brendan31 · 25 June 2018, 01:46 AM

thanks polaris

i see authentic watches have listed the model i like on there website . has anyone had any dealing with this company ?

also , will there be anything i should be aware of if i did order from them as they look like they are USA based and im in the UK ?

thanks

23 June 2018, 01:54 AM	#1
brendan31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 9	explorer 214270 mk1 new ? hi rolex forum i am looking to buy an explorer 214270 mk1 with the white gold numerals . would anyone know if it is still possible to buy this model brand new , or will i have to buy a pre-owned watch ? i am in the london area, if anyone knows an AD near me that could source this that would be great. many thanks for reading , any help or advice is greatly appreciated

23 June 2018, 01:58 AM	#2
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Believe it or not, last week at a local AD I saw a brand new one in their showcase. The AD is ‘Bhindi Jewelers’ in Newark, CA. (Yes the MK1 version. ) I suggest looking at the Trusted Sellers here and looking into a used one. They are like new with warranty left and provide some savings for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

23 June 2018, 03:12 AM	#3
brendan31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 9	thanks for the reply Faz

23 June 2018, 03:20 AM	#4
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,251	I would say highly unlikely to find a NOS in London given how long the Mk2 has been available coupled with the SS shortage of late. Can’t hurt making a few calls though.

23 June 2018, 04:34 AM	#5
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	I think UK demand for the Explorer could be the highest in the world (why do Englishmen insist on trekking to all of those remote places, anyhow?). For that reason, I would be astounded if a UK dealer is still sitting on a new Mk.1 I say look for a really nice pre-owned watch. A quick search of sources on line will produce dozens to choose from in a matter of minutes.

23 June 2018, 05:24 AM	#6
brendan31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 9	thanks emtee and AEC , i have sent a few emails but will ring around on monday

23 June 2018, 09:59 AM	#7
Fraz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 175	Could you tell us why you do you prefer the MK1? Nothing wrong with that, I am just curious.

23 June 2018, 10:02 AM	#8
randomguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: J Location: Canada Watch: Rolex OMEGA Posts: 887	London, UK I presume? We have a London, Ontario, Canada (not to be mistaken for Ontario, NY).. Easy to find in various Ontario, Canada AD's..

23 June 2018, 04:51 PM	#9
Explorer-P "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Glasgow Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 36	I've seen several pre-owned available, but no WG Explorers in ADs for some time.

23 June 2018, 10:20 PM	#10
brendan31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 9	Fraz , i just prefer the white gold numerals rather than the lumed ones . randomguy , yes london UK , do you know of any ADs in the UK that may have them ? Explorer-P , i may well have to buy a pre-owned explorer if i can't find a new one. i am not in any rush so i can wait while i look around and try my luck .

23 June 2018, 11:17 PM	#12
brendan31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 9	thanks random guy

24 June 2018, 01:59 AM	#13
upsidedownbelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: 116618LB Posts: 573	I saw on at an AD here in San Diego less than a year ago. I presume they are out there, but trying to fine one local would be a nonstarter if I was you.

24 June 2018, 04:04 AM	#14
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Or you can look at some of the on-line grey dealers (jomashop, watchmaxx, authentic watches).

25 June 2018, 01:46 AM	#15
brendan31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: london Posts: 9	thanks polaris i see authentic watches have listed the model i like on there website . has anyone had any dealing with this company ? also , will there be anything i should be aware of if i did order from them as they look like they are USA based and im in the UK ? thanks

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