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23 May 2022, 05:54 AM | #121 | |
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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…. |
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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23 May 2022, 06:59 AM | #124 |
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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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23 May 2022, 08:45 AM | #126 |
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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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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. |
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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24 May 2022, 02:14 AM | #130 | |
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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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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. |
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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25 May 2022, 10:01 PM | #133 |
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Short answer: if you like the watch it should be in your collection.
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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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26 May 2022, 10:17 AM | #135 |
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Hard no!!
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26 May 2022, 10:26 AM | #136 |
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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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28 May 2022, 03:50 AM | #138 |
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Not mine
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28 May 2022, 04:03 AM | #139 |
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Outstanding pic of the only remaining Rolex tool watch still manufactured to its original spec.
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28 May 2022, 04:04 AM | #140 |
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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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28 May 2022, 07:30 AM | #142 |
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No
A few Grand Seikos before I’d look at an Explorer
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28 May 2022, 09:03 AM | #143 |
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Yes; simple, beautiful, classic.
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28 May 2022, 10:10 AM | #144 | |
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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. |
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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28 May 2022, 12:50 PM | #147 |
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Sub, GMT, Daytona, DateJust, Daydate are the Top 5.
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31 May 2022, 12:38 AM | #148 |
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Does every collection need an Explorer 1?
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31 May 2022, 12:43 AM | #149 |
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Meh… me, not so much.
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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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