Visit to Peterborough -tried on new EXP

[Nairn1980]

On a visit to Peterborough I visited Fraser Hart to see if they had anything interesting.

The only thing of interest was the new explorer which I took the opportunity to try on. They had no decent SS stock apart from the usual suspects (milgauss and EXP2)

As you would expect they wouldn't budge on price or even offer any zero percent.

I was impressed with the simplicity of the explorer but ultimately under whelmed.

They did almost gasp at my mint BLNR saying they were very much in demand. Funnily enough as I sat there trying on the explorer a man came in asking for a BLNR and he was politely told "no chance" and they don't even take lists.

It was nice to try it on but ultimately it's not for me.

[Oscarpapa]

That watch just looks better everytime I see it. Simple ,clean, understated elegance.

[Muzz]

I must say, it does look amazing on your wrist. Shame it didn't do it for you.

[Hollister]

I prefer the previous smaller version. They've made it too big and messed-up the proportions.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by Muzz

I must say, it does look amazing on your wrist. Shame it didn't do it for you.

Simplistic bliss IMO

Fairs very well against its much higher priced siblings

[Nairn1980]

Thanks so much guys.
I do like it but £4300 with no discount it was just too much for me.

If they'd been up for a bit of negotiation I'd have considered it :)

[jabbawock545]

Bought my sub from there, no budging on price. But were very helpful when i had a bezel issue that needed sorting.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[SC11]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Thanks so much guys.
I do like it but £4300 with no discount it was just too much for me.

If they'd been up for a bit of negotiation I'd have considered it :)

Still think £4,300 is a relative bargain in the current Rolex price list!

[porschedude]

I love this one, so simple and wearable

[Gomler]

I love the look of my current Explorer with big hands, but waiting patiently for the new Explorer.
Rolex perfection, clean simple lines...

[Ritch99]

Originally Posted by Oscarpapa

That watch just looks better everytime I see it. Simple ,clean, understated elegance.

I agree 100%!

[SC11]

30-50% less then it's siblings in this pic but far from being over shadowed!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by SC11

Simplistic bliss IMO

Fairs very well against its much higher priced siblings

Looks terrific there, and anything at list price is a pretty good deal these days.

[SC11]

Originally Posted by AK797

Looks terrific there, and anything at list price is a pretty good deal these days.

Funny thing is the only one of the three I paid list for was the Explorer!

[Nairn1980]

Part of me wonders if I should have bought it lol
Are they hard to get hold of?

[SC11]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Part of me wonders if I should have bought it lol
Are they hard to get hold of?

Don't think so I know a couple of AD's with them

[Oscarpapa]

Originally Posted by Gomler

I love the look of my current Explorer with big hands, but waiting patiently for the new Explorer.
Rolex perfection, clean simple lines...

Got to say the larger hands on your current Explorer makes it look great too. Pity Rolex won't do this change officially for I'm sure alot of folks would be very happy with it.

[Oscarpapa]

Originally Posted by SC11

30-50% less then it's siblings in this pic but far from being over shadowed!

Great comparative shot and as you say certainly not overawed and holding its own!

[Mick P]

Chaps

One lesson I have learned over the years is never to decide on what looks good based on a pic on a computer screen.

I have a "short handed" 39mm Explorer and will reserve judgement on how it compares to a new style one when I see it in the flesh.

I absolutely slated the new AirKing when I first saw pics of its release on this forum but had to change my mind when I saw it in a dealers window. It actually looked quite charming.

So the best advice is to reserve judgement until you see the thing actually put in front of you.

Regards

Mick

[1William]

I like the pictures of the new Explorer but have not seen it in person yet.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

One lesson I have learned over the years is never to decide on what looks good based on a pic on a computer screen.

I have a "short handed" 39mm Explorer and will reserve judgement on how it compares to a new style one when I see it in the flesh.

I absolutely slated the new AirKing when I first saw pics of its release on this forum but had to change my mind when I saw it in a dealers window. It actually looked quite charming.

So the best advice is to reserve judgement until you see the thing actually put in front of you.

Regards

Mick

Great point!

[Gomler]

Originally Posted by Oscarpapa

Got to say the larger hands on your current Explorer makes it look great too. Pity Rolex won't do this change officially for I'm sure alot of folks would be very happy with it.

Rolex did do this change as part of a full service!

[The GMT Master]

Ian and Buddle are the guys to speak to there, worked with them both, top chaps

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by SC11

Simplistic bliss IMO

Fairs very well against its much higher priced siblings

Absolutely Sam!! It certainly holds it's own in the collection!! Very nice!!!

[Matt748]

Upgraded my 114270 to the 2016 214270 last week and no regrets.
I miss the 36mm as I got so used to it, but am currently alternating between the new Explorer and a new Pelagos and am as happy as a pig in S***.

[sea-dweller]

Looks so nice!

[ajas]

Originally Posted by SC11

Still think £4,300 is a relative bargain in the current Rolex price list!

You can still get an order version at 10 % discount at least in Bangkok.


Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

[Oscarpapa]

Originally Posted by Gomler

Rolex did do this change as part of a full service!

You must have been lucky with your AD, from what i've gleaned, normally this is not the case. Enjoy your lucky break!

[watchwatcher]

Great looking watch!

[Oscarpapa]

Originally Posted by SC11

30-50% less then it's siblings in this pic but far from being over shadowed!

SC11(Sam), I know I am in danger of going down the PatrickJ path and splitting hairs here but on revisiting your comparison shot, I think the Explorer would achieve perfection if it had the Seadweller's handset which to my eye is one of the best shaped and proportioned. Don't get me wrong it's not going to put me off acquiring one but just seems the new Explorer's minute hand is ever so slightly long and a little too pointed(I know there's air escaping Haha). Just some slightly hungover Sunday morning thoughts.