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Influx87 · 16 July 2019, 01:30 PM

First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?

Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.

MickCollins1916 · 16 July 2019, 01:33 PM

One of my favorites. Versatile and comfortable. You won’t be disappointed!

JayHantz · 16 July 2019, 01:55 PM

I think you’re going to love it. As for “hard to find,” that’s quite subjective on where you live and your AD.

kypt · 16 July 2019, 02:07 PM

It's hard-ish. I've been to 6 different ADs over the last few months and not one had an Explorer, nor has one called me back saying they got one. I stopped in a 7th store on Saturday and one was just sitting in the case ready to be bought.

drtii · 16 July 2019, 03:02 PM

Tougher up here in Oregon with no sales tax. That's for sure.

StingEKnee · 31 December 2019, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by drtii

Tougher up here in Oregon with no sales tax. That's for sure.

You are not lying.

javier · 31 December 2019, 05:34 AM

Explorer + Jubilee = Franken Exp

Fleetlord · 16 July 2019, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesdav15

First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?

Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.

Does the short lead time and "surprising" ease of availability make it less desirable?

thewheel82 · 17 July 2019, 01:00 AM

Love mine, have not worn any of my other watches since I acquired it. Go for it.

HORNBLOWER · 17 July 2019, 01:03 AM

Great watch, on my list.

Dr. Robert · 17 July 2019, 01:44 AM

A great watch! The one watch for the desert island.

VegasMilgauss · 17 July 2019, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

A great watch! The one watch for the desert island.

I love my explorer but if on a desert island I need a date! (And possibly gmt function

).

faz · 18 July 2019, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesdav15

First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?

Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.

Get it if you end up liking it. It wears well, very comfy, and goes well with variety of straps. (except that one time that I picked up a god aweful strap to put on mine.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by VegasMilgauss

I love my explorer but if on a desert island I need a date! (And possibly gmt function

).

on a desert island, I would hope for a different kind of 'date'.

CoveWatch · 17 July 2019, 03:14 AM

It's not hard to find with a bit of work, but a fantastic watch! I think you will really enjoy it.

coaxial · 17 July 2019, 03:33 AM

A great daily piece that works well for any occasion; If you grow fond of it you might not bother buying any other watches! But wheres the fun in that?!

Influx87 · 17 July 2019, 03:46 AM

Thanks for all the replies. I was originally looking for a DJ 41 dark rhodium / fluted / jubilee but this seems a little more versatile. I’ll probably add that one as well once it comes available.

214270Explorer · 17 July 2019, 04:26 AM

My AD gets the Explorer (it is NOT an Explorer "1" BTW) on a regular basis.

That is how I got mine last October - via a normal stock replenishment.

upsidedownbelt · 17 July 2019, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesdav15

First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?

Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.

Which AD was it? I got mine from Tony a SD gray dealer.

Influx87 · 17 July 2019, 10:07 AM

Ben Bridge at UTC

Charm City · 17 July 2019, 09:03 AM

It’s the best - congrats in advance!

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Vamp · 17 July 2019, 10:47 AM

Had it, sold it, miss it. What a versatile watch! Enjoy it!

SpecialK29 · 17 July 2019, 11:37 AM

AD had one in the case last week. Seen this one a few times.

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saturdayAMswingers · 17 July 2019, 11:42 AM

Small world. I passed on that one (another AD got one in a few weeks prior for me) . Congrats! It’s a beauty

Sunny Arizona · 17 July 2019, 12:50 PM

Got mine recently from an AD out of state. Small discount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesdav15

First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?

Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.

iheartrolexx · 17 July 2019, 12:51 PM

they are one of the easiest professional models to get at retail

daOnlyBG · 17 July 2019, 12:53 PM

They never struck me as difficult to get, though I guess it depends where you live. In Chicago (tough market), I've seen a handful at my local AD.

If you like it, that's all that matters.

mrfallover · 17 July 2019, 01:14 PM

That is an absolutely great looking time piece. Enjoy it.

Chadridv · 17 July 2019, 02:03 PM

it's a favorite of mine. Can't say enough good things about it...

Influx87 · 17 July 2019, 02:42 PM

Great photos! Picked it up after work today. Very happy about the decision. Also was given the 2018-2019 Rolex book. Will post some photos tomorrow. Thanks for all the input!

mmmmp · 17 July 2019, 06:02 PM

[/QUOTE]That looks excellent on the Jubilee! The Explorer was never a favorite of mine but in the last few years I've grown to appreciate it and it's storied history. It really is a classic.

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16 July 2019, 01:30 PM	#1
Influx87 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Posts: 23	Explorer 214270 First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts? Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.

17 July 2019, 01:44 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	A great watch! The one watch for the desert island. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 July 2019, 03:33 AM	#15
coaxial "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Naples, FL Watch: 5513, 116610LN Posts: 304	A great daily piece that works well for any occasion; If you grow fond of it you might not bother buying any other watches! But wheres the fun in that?! __________________ Watches: Rolex: 116610LN; 5513; 18238; 214270; 16613\| JLC: 3161.

17 July 2019, 04:26 AM	#17
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	My AD gets the Explorer (it is NOT an Explorer "1" BTW) on a regular basis. That is how I got mine last October - via a normal stock replenishment. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

17 July 2019, 10:47 AM	#21
Vamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: States Watch: and learn! Posts: 733	Had it, sold it, miss it. What a versatile watch! Enjoy it! __________________ Instagram: vampin_ 126720BLRO 116710LN 126600 215670

16 July 2019, 01:33 PM	#2
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,282	One of my favorites. Versatile and comfortable. You won’t be disappointed!

16 July 2019, 01:55 PM	#3
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I think you’re going to love it. As for “hard to find,” that’s quite subjective on where you live and your AD.

16 July 2019, 02:07 PM	#4
kypt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: SEPA Watch: Explorer Posts: 44	It's hard-ish. I've been to 6 different ADs over the last few months and not one had an Explorer, nor has one called me back saying they got one. I stopped in a 7th store on Saturday and one was just sitting in the case ready to be bought.

16 July 2019, 03:02 PM	#5
drtii Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: West Coast Watch: 216570 \| 126660 Posts: 582	Tougher up here in Oregon with no sales tax. That's for sure.

31 December 2019, 05:34 AM	#7
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 804	Explorer + Jubilee = Franken Exp

17 July 2019, 01:00 AM	#9
thewheel82 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 104	Love mine, have not worn any of my other watches since I acquired it. Go for it.

17 July 2019, 01:03 AM	#10
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Great watch, on my list.

17 July 2019, 03:14 AM	#14
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	It's not hard to find with a bit of work, but a fantastic watch! I think you will really enjoy it.

17 July 2019, 03:46 AM	#16
Influx87 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Posts: 23	Thanks for all the replies. I was originally looking for a DJ 41 dark rhodium / fluted / jubilee but this seems a little more versatile. I’ll probably add that one as well once it comes available.

17 July 2019, 10:07 AM	#19
Influx87 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Posts: 23	Ben Bridge at UTC

17 July 2019, 09:03 AM	#20
Charm City "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 85	It’s the best - congrats in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2019, 11:37 AM	#22
SpecialK29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 33	AD had one in the case last week. Seen this one a few times. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2019, 11:42 AM	#23
saturdayAMswingers "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: E Location: SoCal Posts: 68	Small world. I passed on that one (another AD got one in a few weeks prior for me) . Congrats! It’s a beauty

17 July 2019, 12:51 PM	#25
iheartrolexx Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: 215 Posts: 470	they are one of the easiest professional models to get at retail

17 July 2019, 12:53 PM	#26
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,587	They never struck me as difficult to get, though I guess it depends where you live. In Chicago (tough market), I've seen a handful at my local AD. If you like it, that's all that matters.

17 July 2019, 01:14 PM	#27
mrfallover "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 82	That is an absolutely great looking time piece. Enjoy it.

17 July 2019, 02:03 PM	#28
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	it's a favorite of mine. Can't say enough good things about it... __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

17 July 2019, 02:42 PM	#29
Influx87 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Posts: 23	Great photos! Picked it up after work today. Very happy about the decision. Also was given the 2018-2019 Rolex book. Will post some photos tomorrow. Thanks for all the input!

17 July 2019, 06:02 PM	#30
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	[/QUOTE]That looks excellent on the Jubilee! The Explorer was never a favorite of mine but in the last few years I've grown to appreciate it and it's storied history. It really is a classic. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

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