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hun23 · 16 September 2016, 07:34 AM

New Explorer.

HunterThompson · 16 September 2016, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlphaOmega4

Why do you suggest the White Gold 3 6 9 vs the 2016 ??

Serious Question..

I am considering buying the Explorer 1 or the GMT II 116710LN for my Father as a Gift and curious about your reasoning for that one over the 2016

Thank you in advance

First off, let me say; get what you like.

If you prefer the 2016 version of the 214270, then there's your answer.

But if you're slightly on the fence... If you get a chance to try a WG 3 6 9 then I suggest you do that. Or, consider this; you can get a WG for under 5k off a trusted dealer on this very site.

You'll pay more for a 2016.

But the Bigger reason... People on this forum will have you believe the WG 214270 was a mistake. Don't believe it. It's a brilliant watch. It's simplicity in design is second to none. If everyone wants the 2016, I say bet the other way. Get the white gold 3 6 9 and you'll never look back.

Masmo · 24 September 2016, 02:12 PM

Just a quick update: Went to some used watch stores to see the pre ceramic subs, and an AD to see the Explorer. Surprisingly, I couldn't find any 14060s, so I tried some 16610s. Was slightly horrified by the feel of the old subs when comparing it to the BLNR I had on, definitely was not impressed.

When I went to the AD however, that was a different story altogether. They didn't have the 2016 Explorer available so I tried on the older 214270, but I absolutely fell in love with it. They could arrange for the 2016 to arrive without a deposit within a day if I wanted, and I'm sure that would be the perfect watch for me as I wasn't a fan of the white gold arabic numerals.

I'm frankly quite surprised the Explorer was so appealing in person, I thought the subs would've blown it away. I hope to become a proud owner of the 2016 Explorer soon!

sea-dweller · 24 September 2016, 02:53 PM

Post photos when you do buy it!

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mailman · 24 September 2016, 07:55 PM

214270

Gerry62 · 24 September 2016, 08:08 PM

14060

Tan · 24 September 2016, 08:24 PM

Sub for sure

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Yousefsl · 24 September 2016, 09:53 PM

Congrats, good choice, it's a very comfortable watch to wear.

24 September 2016, 02:53 PM	#34
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Post photos when you do buy it! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

24 September 2016, 07:55 PM	#35
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	214270 __________________ JJ

16 September 2016, 07:34 AM	#31
hun23 Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 872	New Explorer.

24 September 2016, 02:12 PM	#33
Masmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 12	Just a quick update: Went to some used watch stores to see the pre ceramic subs, and an AD to see the Explorer. Surprisingly, I couldn't find any 14060s, so I tried some 16610s. Was slightly horrified by the feel of the old subs when comparing it to the BLNR I had on, definitely was not impressed. When I went to the AD however, that was a different story altogether. They didn't have the 2016 Explorer available so I tried on the older 214270, but I absolutely fell in love with it. They could arrange for the 2016 to arrive without a deposit within a day if I wanted, and I'm sure that would be the perfect watch for me as I wasn't a fan of the white gold arabic numerals. I'm frankly quite surprised the Explorer was so appealing in person, I thought the subs would've blown it away. I hope to become a proud owner of the 2016 Explorer soon!

24 September 2016, 08:08 PM	#36
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,504	14060

24 September 2016, 08:24 PM	#37
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	Sub for sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 September 2016, 09:53 PM	#38
Yousefsl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 300	Congrats, good choice, it's a very comfortable watch to wear.

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