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James A. · 6 July 2016, 04:06 PM

A local AD told me a few weeks ago that ADs in Canada would not receive any of the new 2016 pieces before the fall. Still, when I had a meeting across the street from another AD on Monday I couldn't help but poke my head in to see if they had a new Explorer in-store.

After a few patient minutes explaining that:
a) yes, I'm sure I'm thinking of the Explorer 1, not 2
b) yes, I'm sure I'm thinking of the Explorer 1, not the new Air King,
c) no, the Explorer 1 in your display case is not the updated model...
the salesperson decided to check in the back

Lo and behold, he returned with a casket containing a factory-fresh Explorer that had been delivered a couple of days before

Another watch purchase was not in my immediate financial plan so I left without this icon, but I have to agree with those who've said that the small updates to this reference have yielded near-perfection.

Please excuse the poor photos (not sure how to fix orientation), as well as the fact that I didn't think to get any shots of the two 214270 versions side-by-side

japenney · 6 July 2016, 04:14 PM

Really nice. Love the updates.

RDawg · 6 July 2016, 06:23 PM

beautiful watch. it'll be my second!

jacksot · 6 July 2016, 06:28 PM

Gorgeous watch, love the changes. Definitely on my list.

ragingcao · 6 July 2016, 07:07 PM

Agree. Gorgeous watch and looks great w biz attires.

JRT · 6 July 2016, 07:09 PM

Awesome watch. It must be more beautiful than the old one during the night.

brandrea · 6 July 2016, 07:13 PM

It's a real beauty! Rolex has done a great job on this one

travisb · 6 July 2016, 07:19 PM

Looks great! The changes might bring me back to the Explorer camp.

RG1825 · 6 July 2016, 08:10 PM

Nice! If only I could have one of these for the lume at night, and the old model for the gold 3,6,9 in the day :/

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Smax · 6 July 2016, 08:18 PM

Very nice. I find the old/current model underwhelming but I definitely see the attraction with this one!

cop414 · 6 July 2016, 08:57 PM

Looks great, happy to see that these are finally filtering in!

ap1 · 6 July 2016, 09:17 PM

I like the improvements

karmatp · 6 July 2016, 10:57 PM

Love this watch.

tomchicago · 6 July 2016, 11:38 PM

I prefer the WG numerals, but the night lume is cool

KBM · 7 July 2016, 12:47 AM

Looks like a home run!

DRKBC · 7 July 2016, 12:53 AM

Beautiful! I am still undecided whether I prefer this model or the W/G 3/6/9

Craigdwh · 7 July 2016, 12:57 AM

You need to fire your Financial Planner if impulse Rolex buys are not included in your financial plan, as far as I'm concerned that is totally unacceptable.

Cru Jones · 7 July 2016, 01:30 AM

SoonerTA · 7 July 2016, 01:34 AM

Thanks for sharing and Rolex really hit all the marks on this one. Really makes me want to get my hands on one.

James A. · 7 July 2016, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craigdwh

You need to fire your Financial Planner if impulse Rolex buys are not included in your financial plan, as far as I'm concerned that is totally unacceptable.

Jaycnyp · 7 July 2016, 02:55 AM

This watch is beautiful but i still prefer the 369 gold

watchwatcher · 7 July 2016, 02:57 AM

You have much self-discipline, my friend. I salute you.

Seriously, great watch...and thanks for the pics.

Ravager135 · 7 July 2016, 03:01 AM

I wonder how many ADs have received shipment of the new Explorer and aren't aware of the updates or changes. Your experience probably isn't that isolated. The changes are subtle but noticeable to all of us.

sea-dweller · 7 July 2016, 03:03 AM

Looks great!

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Colin10101 · 7 July 2016, 03:19 AM

I never liked the 39mm explorer, but wow. Now I'm sold.

A.I. · 7 July 2016, 05:47 AM

Love it.

Hopefully my AD will get one very soon.

stockae92 · 7 July 2016, 05:48 AM

Nice, I want one! :D

visualplane · 7 July 2016, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaycnyp

This watch is beautiful but i still prefer the 369 gold

I feel the same way.

rolexnub · 7 July 2016, 06:04 AM

A watch is used most of the time during day time. This is when the WG 369 Explorer stands out. It's more elegant looking than the newer version.

But at night, the newer version looks better because of the lumed 369. But how long do you wear it at night? Also, you have to have the lume fully charged to appreciate it a night and once charged the lume does not last that long.

Just my opinion ...

Watch@ddict · 7 July 2016, 06:22 AM

that's always frustrating when you have to explain that stuff to the sales person...

6 July 2016, 04:06 PM	#1
James A. "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 239	New 2016 Explorer 1 in Vancouver A local AD told me a few weeks ago that ADs in Canada would not receive any of the new 2016 pieces before the fall. Still, when I had a meeting across the street from another AD on Monday I couldn't help but poke my head in to see if they had a new Explorer in-store. After a few patient minutes explaining that: a) yes, I'm sure I'm thinking of the Explorer 1, not 2 b) yes, I'm sure I'm thinking of the Explorer 1, not the new Air King, c) no, the Explorer 1 in your display case is not the updated model... the salesperson decided to check in the back Lo and behold, he returned with a casket containing a factory-fresh Explorer that had been delivered a couple of days before Another watch purchase was not in my immediate financial plan so I left without this icon, but I have to agree with those who've said that the small updates to this reference have yielded near-perfection. Please excuse the poor photos (not sure how to fix orientation), as well as the fact that I didn't think to get any shots of the two 214270 versions side-by-side Attached Images Last edited by James A.; 6 July 2016 at 04:15 PM.. Reason: More descriptive title

6 July 2016, 08:10 PM	#9
RG1825 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: London Posts: 148	New 2016 Explorer 1 in Vancouver Nice! If only I could have one of these for the lume at night, and the old model for the gold 3,6,9 in the day :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2016, 08:57 PM	#11
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Looks great, happy to see that these are finally filtering in! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

6 July 2016, 10:57 PM	#13
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Love this watch. __________________ My grails:

7 July 2016, 03:03 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

6 July 2016, 04:14 PM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Really nice. Love the updates.

6 July 2016, 06:23 PM	#3
RDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SF Watch: SubC Date Posts: 12	beautiful watch. it'll be my second!

6 July 2016, 06:28 PM	#4
jacksot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: 16710 GMTII Posts: 45	Gorgeous watch, love the changes. Definitely on my list.

6 July 2016, 07:07 PM	#5
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Agree. Gorgeous watch and looks great w biz attires.

6 July 2016, 07:09 PM	#6
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Awesome watch. It must be more beautiful than the old one during the night.

6 July 2016, 07:13 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	It's a real beauty! Rolex has done a great job on this one

6 July 2016, 07:19 PM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Looks great! The changes might bring me back to the Explorer camp.

6 July 2016, 08:18 PM	#10
Smax "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SEA Posts: 34	Very nice. I find the old/current model underwhelming but I definitely see the attraction with this one!

6 July 2016, 09:17 PM	#12
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	I like the improvements

6 July 2016, 11:38 PM	#14
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	I prefer the WG numerals, but the night lume is cool

7 July 2016, 12:47 AM	#15
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Looks like a home run!

7 July 2016, 12:53 AM	#16
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	Beautiful! I am still undecided whether I prefer this model or the W/G 3/6/9

7 July 2016, 12:57 AM	#17
Craigdwh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Craig Location: Winnipeg, MB Watch: Breguet Type XXI Posts: 500	You need to fire your Financial Planner if impulse Rolex buys are not included in your financial plan, as far as I'm concerned that is totally unacceptable.

7 July 2016, 01:30 AM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300

7 July 2016, 01:34 AM	#19
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,417	Thanks for sharing and Rolex really hit all the marks on this one. Really makes me want to get my hands on one.

7 July 2016, 02:55 AM	#21
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	This watch is beautiful but i still prefer the 369 gold

7 July 2016, 02:57 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	You have much self-discipline, my friend. I salute you. Seriously, great watch...and thanks for the pics.

7 July 2016, 03:01 AM	#23
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I wonder how many ADs have received shipment of the new Explorer and aren't aware of the updates or changes. Your experience probably isn't that isolated. The changes are subtle but noticeable to all of us.

7 July 2016, 03:19 AM	#25
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	I never liked the 39mm explorer, but wow. Now I'm sold. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

7 July 2016, 05:47 AM	#26
A.I. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow UK Watch: 126610LV Posts: 759	Love it. Hopefully my AD will get one very soon.

7 July 2016, 05:48 AM	#27
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	Nice, I want one! :D __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

7 July 2016, 06:04 AM	#29
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	A watch is used most of the time during day time. This is when the WG 369 Explorer stands out. It's more elegant looking than the newer version. But at night, the newer version looks better because of the lumed 369. But how long do you wear it at night? Also, you have to have the lume fully charged to appreciate it a night and once charged the lume does not last that long. Just my opinion ...

7 July 2016, 06:22 AM	#30
Watch@ddict "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Kevin M. Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT2C/LVC/SSYM1/Da Posts: 180	that's always frustrating when you have to explain that stuff to the sales person... __________________ Speed, price, and quality...you only get 2.

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