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TunaTuna · 13 June 2021, 07:14 AM

I love the new explorer! I wonder what the two tone 36mm looks like? It's too bad these are still pretty hard to get. I have had no luck

Horologista · 13 June 2021, 10:22 AM

Nice review. Well written.
Great photos. What did you use as the background?

DC116710LN · 13 June 2021, 10:26 AM

Wonderful review - thanks for sharing. I'm patiently waiting for the opportunity to add the new explorer to my collection

jakjuventus · 14 June 2021, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brich436

Update with the 124270 on a strap:

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Does the new Explorer case still an strap eater?

Do you need a curve spring bar here?

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mdtddd2007 · 14 June 2021, 12:09 AM

Very nice collection!

PepsiBezel · 14 June 2021, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

(. . .)
The foray into the 39mm case was not for naught, but bringing this classic back to 36mm may be the smartest thing that Rolex has done in 20 years.

I am excited to see the 36 Explorer too, and wonder/hope I could adjust to 36 after getting use to the modern cases…

But, the “smartest thing Rolex has done in 20 years” is an interesting question… to add to your list of “return to 36” I’d say:

1) Add Cerachrom to the Daytona.
2) Figure out BLRO cerachrom and add the jubilee to the GMT.
3) Return thinner lugs to the Submariner.

chloebear · 14 June 2021, 02:29 AM

This is a fantastic review OP. Thanks for sharing. You picked up on one of my favorite elements of Rolex, and that is good bracelet taper. When you compare it head to head to the 39mm version it does look a little small. However, you don't wear two watches at once. On its own it the 124270 looks perfectly proportioned and absolutely amazing.

Really if you own any Explorer, you have all you need. Yes they work as part of a larger collection, but it's such an easy GADA (go anywhere, do anything) watch and just works with whatever you're wearing.

Rolex hit an absolute home run with the 124270. I hope you enjoy the heck out of it and wear it in the good health!

Pinchy · 14 June 2021, 03:07 AM

I 100% agree with your impressions and timeline too. It took about 5 days for me to fully appreciate what I've got and I haven't taken it off since. I think I got mine the week before you but man, I have not taken it off. I've worn... a hulk out for a dinner, but that's it. I was wearing this watch the moment I wake to the moment I sleep, but now I don't take it off while sleeping, it's that comfortable!

I love the 124270. I really wasn't a fan before I bought it, but I MORE than get it now.

Could it be a one watch collection? Yes. But how you arrive there would be only after having a collection and selling it all off. I don't think someone getting this as their first luxury piece would be that satisfied knowing that wearing a statement piece isn't really that awesome, they would buy the next piece and that would be a MISTAKE!

jswing · 14 June 2021, 04:23 AM

Thanks for the excellent review, and congrats on receiving the new Explorer. I look forward to getting one, hopefully sooner than later.

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chloebear · 14 June 2021, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinchy

Could it be a one watch collection? Yes. But how you arrive there would be only after having a collection and selling it all off. I don't think someone getting this as their first luxury piece would be that satisfied knowing that wearing a statement piece isn't really that awesome, they would buy the next piece and that would be a MISTAKE!

I completely agree on how you get to an "Explorer collection." I've cycled through a dozen watches before pairing down to my (39mm) Explorer. I picked up the new 36mm as well, but I've yet to wear it because It's for my son. But I've looked at it a lot and could absolutely have the new 36mm Explorer and nothing else and be quite happy.

Big Tex Rolex · 11 August 2021, 07:38 AM

Beautiful. Congrats.

henrikjensen · 12 August 2021, 10:32 AM

What a great review! Thank you.
I got the call a few weeks ago that I'm next in line for the new Explorer. I can't wait to pick it up when it arrives next month. And this review makes me even more excited :)

NathansExplorer · 12 August 2021, 11:37 AM

Great review. I’ve had my 124270 for about a month now and it hasn’t left my wrist. My other watch (no date sub 41) is collecting dust. Won’t be rushing into it, but I’ll probably sell the sub soon enough. I guess you buy an Explorer because you want an Explorer, but you buy a sub because you want a Rolex. The new Explorer was made for real watch enthusiasts and it was released at the right time for me. I was really getting sick of the brand, but they’ve restored my faith. I was lucky enough to purchase from an AD with zero purchase history. So it can be done.

MJ EXPLORER · 12 August 2021, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Of all my watches, I love my 114270 the most. There's just something about the size and the proportions that makes it just perfect in my humble judgement.

I can't wait to have an opportunity to check out the 124270 at an AD.

I'm pretty certain that it is everything the 114270 could have been with a more robust bracelet.

The foray into the 39mm case was not for naught, but bringing this classic back to 36mm may be the smartest thing that Rolex has done in 20 years.

I absolutely love the 39mm Explorer, but I completely agree with you Grady.

GradyPhilpott · 12 August 2021, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ EXPLORER

I absolutely love the 39mm Explorer, but I completely agree with you Grady.

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Casotakar · 12 August 2021, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brich436

State of the collection as of today:

This has to be one if the classiest and perfectly sized watch collection I’ve seen on these forums. Way to go.

124270 is in my sights for next year. I love the 3 hand, no date Rolex watches. But if I add a date, it would 100% be that ExpII.

dannyp · 13 August 2021, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ EXPLORER

I absolutely love the 39mm Explorer, but I completely agree with you Grady.

Always thought 39 was a nice looking watch (that never really fit me), but the 36mm? Now that's an Explorer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

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Get to sample one yet?!

GradyPhilpott · 13 August 2021, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

Always thought 39 was a nice looking watch (that never really fit me), but the 36mm? Now that's an Explorer!

Get to sample one yet?!

No, I haven't seen one yet.

I need to start stopping by the local AD more often.

They aren't as conveniently located as my former AD.

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dannyp · 13 August 2021, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

No, I haven't seen one yet.

I need to start stopping by the local AD more often.

They aren't as conveniently located as my former AD.

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Based on your great collection of vintage (and vintage proportioned) watches, I have a feeling it will be a "holy crap!" moment when you slip one on.

GradyPhilpott · 13 August 2021, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

Based on your great collection of vintage (and vintage proportioned) watches, I have a feeling it will be a "holy crap!" moment when you slip one on.

Probably!

I'd probably buy it, too, even though I'll never let the 114270 go.

I'll pay my car off either next month or in October, so I'll have to spend all that extra money on something!

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dannyp · 13 August 2021, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Probably!

I'd probably buy it, too, even though I'll never let the 114270 go.

Nor should you! Ultimate "then & now" pairing there.

Always wished I'd bought that one back in '09. However, I'd also have had difficulty trading it for the new one (while it wasn't a hard choice to trade my 16570 for it).

GradyPhilpott · 13 August 2021, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

Nor should you! Ultimate "then & now" pairing there.

Always wished I'd bought that one back in '09. However, I'd also have had difficulty trading it for the new one (while it wasn't a hard choice to trade my 16570 for it).

FootStick · 13 August 2021, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NathansExplorer

I guess you buy an Explorer because you want an Explorer, but you buy a sub because you want a Rolex.

This was definitely the case for me.

SFmedic13 · 13 August 2021, 05:45 PM

Congratulations, great personal review....enjoy!

Jerrocop · 14 August 2021, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brich436

Update with the 124270 on a strap:

Looks great . . . after a few years of dents and scratches, it'll be perfect!

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13 June 2021, 07:14 AM	#31
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,332	I love the new explorer! I wonder what the two tone 36mm looks like? It's too bad these are still pretty hard to get. I have had no luck

13 June 2021, 10:22 AM	#32
Horologista "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 91	Nice review. Well written. Great photos. What did you use as the background?

13 June 2021, 10:26 AM	#33
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 1,057	Wonderful review - thanks for sharing. I'm patiently waiting for the opportunity to add the new explorer to my collection

14 June 2021, 12:09 AM	#35
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Very nice collection!

14 June 2021, 02:29 AM	#37
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	This is a fantastic review OP. Thanks for sharing. You picked up on one of my favorite elements of Rolex, and that is good bracelet taper. When you compare it head to head to the 39mm version it does look a little small. However, you don't wear two watches at once. On its own it the 124270 looks perfectly proportioned and absolutely amazing. Really if you own any Explorer, you have all you need. Yes they work as part of a larger collection, but it's such an easy GADA (go anywhere, do anything) watch and just works with whatever you're wearing. Rolex hit an absolute home run with the 124270. I hope you enjoy the heck out of it and wear it in the good health!

14 June 2021, 03:07 AM	#38
Pinchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 599	I 100% agree with your impressions and timeline too. It took about 5 days for me to fully appreciate what I've got and I haven't taken it off since. I think I got mine the week before you but man, I have not taken it off. I've worn... a hulk out for a dinner, but that's it. I was wearing this watch the moment I wake to the moment I sleep, but now I don't take it off while sleeping, it's that comfortable! I love the 124270. I really wasn't a fan before I bought it, but I MORE than get it now. Could it be a one watch collection? Yes. But how you arrive there would be only after having a collection and selling it all off. I don't think someone getting this as their first luxury piece would be that satisfied knowing that wearing a statement piece isn't really that awesome, they would buy the next piece and that would be a MISTAKE!

14 June 2021, 04:23 AM	#39
jswing "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: NJ Watch: 124060/124270/BB54 Posts: 323	Thanks for the excellent review, and congrats on receiving the new Explorer. I look forward to getting one, hopefully sooner than later. Sent from my LM-G820 using Tapatalk

11 August 2021, 07:38 AM	#41
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,574	Beautiful. Congrats.

12 August 2021, 10:32 AM	#42
henrikjensen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Henrik Location: Norway Watch: Black Bay 58 Posts: 5	What a great review! Thank you. I got the call a few weeks ago that I'm next in line for the new Explorer. I can't wait to pick it up when it arrives next month. And this review makes me even more excited :)

12 August 2021, 11:37 AM	#43
NathansExplorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: AUS Posts: 101	Great review. I’ve had my 124270 for about a month now and it hasn’t left my wrist. My other watch (no date sub 41) is collecting dust. Won’t be rushing into it, but I’ll probably sell the sub soon enough. I guess you buy an Explorer because you want an Explorer, but you buy a sub because you want a Rolex. The new Explorer was made for real watch enthusiasts and it was released at the right time for me. I was really getting sick of the brand, but they’ve restored my faith. I was lucky enough to purchase from an AD with zero purchase history. So it can be done.

13 August 2021, 05:45 PM	#54
SFmedic13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: SANTIAGO Location: San Antonio Texas Watch: None Currently Posts: 581	Congratulations, great personal review....enjoy!

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