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Old 23 May 2022, 05:54 AM   #121
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Hey there, got it on Chrono24, 1500$. The hardest part is figuring out the sizes needed but luckily there are several helpful threads regarding that. Attachment 1294039Attachment 1294040

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Old 23 May 2022, 06:02 AM   #122
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I love mine and it’s probably going to be my only Rolex in a future small collection but I definitely see the appeal of the sun and explorer II and could easily have purchased those as my Rolex.


….Save the drama - I’m just here for the photos….
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Old 23 May 2022, 06:48 AM   #123
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Couldn't convince me to get one. Can't convince me to get a "speedy" either - sorry, go ahead and let the hate flow.
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Old 23 May 2022, 06:59 AM   #124
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Couldn't convince me to get one. Can't convince me to get a "speedy" either - sorry, go ahead and let the hate flow.





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Old 23 May 2022, 08:39 AM   #125
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Submariner Date, Speedy Pro (A hesalite variation), and an Explorer 1 is just about the perfect three watch collection in my estimation…
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Old 23 May 2022, 08:45 AM   #126
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I love mine and it’s probably going to be my only Rolex in a future small collection but I definitely see the appeal of the sun and explorer II and could easily have purchased those as my Rolex.


….Save the drama - I’m just here for the photos….
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Old 23 May 2022, 10:40 AM   #127
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Explorer 1 - classy, sporty, goes with everything, flies under the radar, comfortable-loved the 39mm size
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Old 23 May 2022, 11:16 AM   #128
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I don’t know about necessary, but I am a big fan of mine.

I ditched my 14060m and kept my 214270 MkII and don’t regret the decision at all.

Really comfortable and legible watch, so I’m happy with it. To each their own.
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Old 23 May 2022, 11:19 AM   #129
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No thanks.

I have a white face Explorer II. If they did a white face Explorer, I’d want one.

Explorer type dials are beautiful.
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Old 24 May 2022, 02:14 AM   #130
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No.......every collection needs at least one of Submariner/GMT-Master/Daytona, and one of Datejust/Day-Date
I let my Explorer 214270 MkI go to get to this point: GMT,Daytona,DD,Sub

Yet, I love the Explorer. It had bad blood from an x-gf. I held it for 7 years, but in the end I'm ok letting it go.
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Old 25 May 2022, 07:24 PM   #131
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Nope, it is a very niche piece IMO. For 99% of Rolex owners, including collectors, there is at a minimum, a small degree of vanity in our shared hobby. To many, the Exp (1 at least), is either boring or dull. It has no Rolex flair. This makes it a bit more unpopular than other Rolex options.

For me personally, this is the exact reason it is my only Rolex at this point.

I would think that most serious collectors would have little to no use for exp1.

The Exp2 on other hand… whole diff story.
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Old 25 May 2022, 08:04 PM   #132
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I have an explorer 39 mk 1 and a five digit bluesy. They pair well together and balance each other. Although I must say I do wear the bluesy more often.
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Old 25 May 2022, 10:01 PM   #133
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Old 26 May 2022, 09:31 AM   #134
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It’s a hit or miss to many collectors. To me, it’s a home run! Especially the 39mm mk2 dial


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Old 26 May 2022, 10:17 AM   #135
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Old 26 May 2022, 10:26 AM   #136
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Old 28 May 2022, 03:35 AM   #137
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I think anyone outside of this forum could happily possess only one good GADA watch for the rest of their life, and the Explorer would easily be the Top Pick.
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Old 28 May 2022, 03:50 AM   #138
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Old 28 May 2022, 04:03 AM   #139
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I love mine and it’s probably going to be my only Rolex in a future small collection but I definitely see the appeal of the sun and explorer II and could easily have purchased those as my Rolex.


….Save the drama - I’m just here for the photos….
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Old 28 May 2022, 04:04 AM   #140
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Old 28 May 2022, 05:23 AM   #141
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While I like having a choice between a rotating bezel and smooth bezel, I don't think the latter has to be an Explorer. Have to say, however, this Explorer is staying in my humble collection.
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Old 28 May 2022, 07:30 AM   #142
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A few Grand Seikos before I’d look at an Explorer
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Old 28 May 2022, 09:03 AM   #143
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Old 28 May 2022, 10:10 AM   #144
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I've seen a lot of posts about how every collection needs a sub or speedmaster. And obviously it's not true, as collections need whatever people like at whatever level they can afford. But just following that idea, in your opinion, where would the Explorer 1 sit in the hierarchy of "every collection needs one" watches?
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Old 28 May 2022, 10:57 AM   #145
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I like my 124270 and wear it daily. Simple, durable, and fit for purpose. I choose to wear a time only watch because that is all I require. Others may require more so it would not be the watch for them. Nothing is going to appeal to everyone but the Explorer has a lot more going for it than some might realize. For me it is Rolex distilled down to what makes/made Rolex great.

I always get a little chuckle when people argue one Rolex is more boring or bland than another. I respect the product and the brand but would never look to them for watchmaking excitement. With a few exceptions; conservative is kind of their religion.
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Old 28 May 2022, 12:11 PM   #146
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Not “necessary”, but it certainly gets the most wrist time of any in my collection. Comfortable, easy to wear, legible, and flies under the radar for those who don’t know.



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Old 28 May 2022, 12:50 PM   #147
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Sub, GMT, Daytona, DateJust, Daydate are the Top 5.
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Old 31 May 2022, 12:38 AM   #148
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Does every collection need an Explorer 1?

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Old 31 May 2022, 12:43 AM   #149
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Old 31 May 2022, 12:50 AM   #150
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I’ve never sought the Explorer but now that I own an OP41 I “get it” much better. Both are simple three hand watches that tell time and are under the radar as far as Rolex goes.
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