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6 August 2015, 11:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Rob
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 1,233
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+ Bringing Sexy Back... +
... like a Japanese pop star turned actor.
Hey guys, So I finally got an Explorer. It's a 36mm 14270. I've always admired the history and minimalist beauty - wanted one since the mid-90s. I had a chance in '98 in Aruba during my honeymoon, but for some reason didn't pull the trigger. After that, for the next few years it seemed they mysteriously disappeared from the market place. Almost as hard to get as an SS Daytona. Secondary market had them at almost double the price. No idea why ('til recently). I ended up getting a 14060 Sub in '99, which I love. Then of course there was that famous TZ review. I was there when sh!t hit the fan, but I didn't care - I still loved the Explorer (and my cal. 3000 Sub). Long story short, I finally got one and loving it!   Thanks for looking. 
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6 August 2015, 11:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
Posts: 24,123
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Awesome Rob!! Very nice, congrats! And the crown lines up!!!
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6 August 2015, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 690
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Beautiful watch, congrats!
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6 August 2015, 11:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,055
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6 August 2015, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N/A
Posts: 11,137
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Gorgeous! Funny, I was looking at this reference during lunch today. Congrats.
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6 August 2015, 12:16 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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Congrats!
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6 August 2015, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: SNA
Posts: 3,637
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Yeah, I remember that TZ review. Rolex movements are not that finely finished, shocking to some. Met the author a while back--interesting guy. |
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6 August 2015, 12:19 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
Posts: 9,054
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Nice pics! And congrats.
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6 August 2015, 12:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Lance
Location: Nashville, TN
Watch: rolex
Posts: 1,076
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congrats
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6 August 2015, 01:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Real Name: Alex
Location: New York
Watch: 1603
Posts: 243
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Love this reference.
Does anyone kindly have a link to this aforementioned TZ review? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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6 August 2015, 03:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Congrats
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6 August 2015, 03:26 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
Posts: 35,307
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Excellent Explorer. Congrats!
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6 August 2015, 03:34 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 25,662
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Congratz! Minimalist beauty is captivating.
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6 August 2015, 03:38 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: John
Location: California Coast
Watch: GMT, Sub C, Speedy
Posts: 203
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Simplistic beauty. Good job.
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6 August 2015, 04:36 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Lee
Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48
Watch: Too many to list!
Posts: 33,697
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Great photos of a beautiful watch!!
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6 August 2015, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Alan
Location: Australia
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Simple..but very effective! Congrats!
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6 August 2015, 04:41 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: Robert
Location: Palm Springs CA.
Watch: 1967 5513
Posts: 385
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Nice, enjoy
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6 August 2015, 05:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tokyo
Watch: cha talking about?
Posts: 2,919
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Gorgeous photos. Congrats. 36mm Explorer is timeless beauty.
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6 August 2015, 07:17 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Australia
Posts: 853
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Congrats, it's a classic.
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6 August 2015, 07:36 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: UK / Spain
Watch: 39mm Explorer
Posts: 1,990
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I'm too sexy for my watch, too sexy, too sexy.
Seriously that is pure class rather than sexy. Regards Mick |
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6 August 2015, 07:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: Matt
Location: FL, USA
Watch: Sub 16610T
Posts: 715
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Congrats! I got a 114270 lined up! I'm very excited about it. Will just take a bit to raise the funds.
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6 August 2015, 08:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 1,038
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I love the Explorer I, a pure classic toolwatch!
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6 August 2015, 08:58 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 47,801
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Nice.
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6 August 2015, 09:02 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Great story, congratulations.
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6 August 2015, 09:35 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: 78,135
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Congratulations Rob, beauty!
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6 August 2015, 09:40 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 221
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Very nice, enjoy it my friend
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6 August 2015, 09:44 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,261
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Great looking watch, a big congratulations!
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6 August 2015, 09:51 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
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Sweet pic!
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6 August 2015, 09:55 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,500
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Looks terrific! Congrats on finally licking one down!
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6 August 2015, 11:48 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Simply beautiful. Congrats and enjoy!
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