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24 July 2019, 09:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Youssef
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue
Posts: 925
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Incoming: Rolex Explorer 214270
I picked up this baby in Cairo, Egypt the other day, right before hopping onto a flight to the US, and I couldn't be happier!
 Honestly, I never ever thought I would buy this watch and I never used to look at it with any level of interest whatsoever. But lately I had started to realize that my Milgauss purchase of last year may have been a mistake (see my comment here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...&postcount=158). Don't get me wrong, the Milgauss is still a fine watch and I still have it (although I may sell)... but now I know that the Explorer is what I've really been looking for all this time. A simple watch, stainless steel, time-only, brushed not polished, a whole lot of character, just the right size, works with any strap. I love the 3-6-9, and the more I look at it the more I know that if I had to get rid of my entire collection and keep one watch, it would be this one... also the more I ask myself how I never appreciated it before.  Maybe it's the current state of the Rolex market, maybe it's because I don't like the GMT-Master on a jubilee bracelet, maybe it's because I can't get a Sky-Dweller... or maybe it's just that my taste is changing Please share your thoughts on this watch and what you love or hate about it, as well as photos of your own Explorers!  
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Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183 |
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24 July 2019, 10:25 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Asia
Watch: Explorer 214270
Posts: 149
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It’s a watch that you can wear anywhere, anytime and never fails
Congrats |
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24 July 2019, 10:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: US
Watch: Submariner 116610
Posts: 30
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Post some pictures!
I can't wait for mine. Talked to my AD yesterday and they said it should be in the next shipment... |
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24 July 2019, 10:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Congrats
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24 July 2019, 10:51 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 23,509
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Congratulations!
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24 July 2019, 11:04 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 29,749
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Congratulations
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25 July 2019, 12:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: UK
Posts: 1,030
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Congratulations, the Explorer and Milgauss make for a great rotation - just wind and go!
Whatever way you choose to go the Explorer is a winner - wear in good health 
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25 July 2019, 01:35 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 15
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Explorer 1 is the best daily IMHO- out of all of the watches that I own, it will be the last to go if anything happens. Unfortunately, I have 6.5" wrists, so I had to go with the 114270. Now if they remake the 36mm soon...
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25 July 2019, 01:53 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: BOS
Watch: 16710;14060;214270
Posts: 6,375
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Great watch - you won’t be disappointed!
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25 July 2019, 02:13 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Apr 2019
Real Name: Dan
Location: West Coast
Watch: 216570 | 126660
Posts: 582
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Great choice. The Explorer is an amazing looking watch and you no doubt will enjoy it.
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25 July 2019, 02:25 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: USA
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 2,902
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Congrats on the Explorer! I completely understand what you're saying. I owned the mk1 Explorer twice, but couldn't get past the small hands. I've often thought of selling everything, buying a mk2 Explorer and being done with it. It really is the ultimte go anywhere, do anything watch.
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25 July 2019, 03:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Naples, FL
Watch: 5513, 116610LN
Posts: 304
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A great piece; Congrats!
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Watches: Rolex: 116610LN; 5513; 18238; 214270; 16613| JLC: 3161. 
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25 July 2019, 03:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: FL
Watch: 16613LB
Posts: 164
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Congratulations! That was my pick for this year...
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♛116710LN ♛16613LB ♛214270 ♛116400 ♛16600 Ω166.0086 Ω311.30.42.30.01.005 PAM00564 79230R 79730 R135 └┼┼┤ Save the manuals! 246 |
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25 July 2019, 04:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Real Name: Joseph
Location: USA
Posts: 2,652
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Congrats !!
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25 July 2019, 04:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: BK
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 242
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Congrats! Great watch.
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25 July 2019, 05:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Real Name: NL
Location: Canada
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 80
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Congrats on a great purchase!
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25 July 2019, 05:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: EU
Posts: 320
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I also recently got one and absolutely love it. Best all-rounder in the lineup by far. I rejected many before I got mine. I wish I got it sooner. It has scratched the itch.
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25 July 2019, 05:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: paris
Posts: 17
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I had myself hesitated between both models but the Milgauss wasn't in stock. I bought a Rolex Explorer and it's quite amazing to feel it on my wriste every day despites all the scratches on it...
Great choice ! |
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25 July 2019, 06:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Youssef
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue
Posts: 925
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Thank you all very much! I've had this watch for 10 days and haven't worn anything else... it's so easy to wear, I don't have to think about it. I actually found it hard to take the Explorer off so I can wear my GMT-Master on last week's trip, just because it was the more "appropriate" watch to wear. Other than that, I see the Explorer getting a whole lot of wrist time — more than any other watch.
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Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183 |
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26 July 2019, 03:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: SoCal
Watch: Rolex & AP
Posts: 4,535
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Congratulations!
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26 July 2019, 05:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: USA
Watch: 116618LB
Posts: 573
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Seems like a common thought amongst Explorer owners that they never thought they would get it and then they warm up to it and love it. Myself included.
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26 July 2019, 05:06 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Australia
Posts: 2,195
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Congratulations, Explorer is a great watch and mine gets a lot of wrist time.
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27 July 2019, 08:02 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Youssef
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue
Posts: 925
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27 July 2019, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Toronto
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Congratulations. I'm certain it will grow on you even more. Enjoy!
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27 July 2019, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Toronto
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I also thought I "had" to go with the 36mm 114270 based on my wrist size (6.3"), and I was very actively trying to find one. I was wrong. I ultimately purchased the 214270 and couldn't be happier, and I don't think I would have been as happy with the 114270. To each his own of course, it's all personal preference. |
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27 July 2019, 08:53 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,075
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Congratulations Youssef, it’s a great watch with lots of love on this forum
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27 July 2019, 09:00 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Real Name: Andy
Location: Scotland
Watch: 16570 Polar
Posts: 1,085
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Terrific watch congratulations....had mine only 2 months...love it
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27 July 2019, 09:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: London
Watch: Various
Posts: 1,214
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Welcome to the club sir.
Same as yourself I just never looked at it as anything too exciting I must admit and I was also used to having dates on my watches but since the minute I got this watch I haven’t taken it off. It really is a classy beautiful classic piece. Enjoy it in good health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛ 
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27 July 2019, 09:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Real Name: Matt
Location: UK
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27 July 2019, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: London
Watch: Various
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Thanks mate. Made the most of the rain! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛
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