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JR16 · 2 June 2017, 07:49 AM

First, I don't start many threads and want to say how great TRF is and thanks to everyone here.

Next watch may be the 214270 (mk2) and I noticed over last 6 months that around here (and even when I was in LV last October), they don't seem to be that common in AD cases. Have been more likely to see an LVc in the case than an exp1. Took a while to finally try one on. AD is currently holding one for me (for MSRP-10%), and was wondering if anyone else has noticed their relative scarcity?

Cheers and happy Friday (almost)!

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jed11 · 2 June 2017, 07:52 AM

Readily available in my neck of the woods...

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bob78h · 2 June 2017, 08:19 AM

The smaller AD in my area doesn't have them yet and seems to be having trouble moving their remaining stock of the mk1 214270. Haven't had trouble finding a mk2 at the bigger dealers.

watchwatcher · 2 June 2017, 08:22 AM

I've yet to see one at a dealer in my area....granted, I don't exactly live in a metropolitan market.

WatchOut4It · 2 June 2017, 08:36 AM

I have shopped around in various markets and have seen very different levels of "availability". In the UK, the Explorer is up there with other SS models and near-impossible to find. But in the US -- even in relatively hot metropolitan markets -- I have seen it fairly regularly. That's not to say it's in every shop window or available for same-day pick-up, but there aren't many wait lists for the 214270. If you want one from an AD, you should be able to get one within a 3-4 week window. At least that's what I've seen...

Dauntless · 2 June 2017, 09:15 AM

I was in my local Torneau several days ago and they did not even have one. They had two of the MK1 models. The salesman was under the impression that Rolex was essentially attempting to force them to sell the MK1 model prior to shipment of any additional MK2 models. He said they had an easier time getting them at the end of last year than they do now.

JR16 · 2 June 2017, 09:28 AM

I've seen many an AD as well that have MK1 but no MK2. Love when an uneducated sales person tries to convince me that the MK1 sitting in the case is the "newest" explorer.

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kilyung · 2 June 2017, 10:18 AM

See them regularly

Jaycnyp · 2 June 2017, 01:30 PM

My AD has had more hulks and BLNRs in the last year than explorers. I'm ok with that that makes me more unique in my neck of the woods

cmajpwc · 2 June 2017, 10:06 PM

I see them regularly in the two AD's I've been to (upstate NY). That being said, I still went with the Mk1 and love it! You won't be disappointed with the Mk2.

GSBC · 4 June 2017, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

See them regularly

Yep. Nothing special.

srf52 · 4 June 2017, 09:46 AM

...can't swing a dead cat around here without hitting one (metaphorically speaking, of course).

2 June 2017, 07:49 AM	#1
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	How available are explorer 1 (214270 MK2)? First, I don't start many threads and want to say how great TRF is and thanks to everyone here. Next watch may be the 214270 (mk2) and I noticed over last 6 months that around here (and even when I was in LV last October), they don't seem to be that common in AD cases. Have been more likely to see an LVc in the case than an exp1. Took a while to finally try one on. AD is currently holding one for me (for MSRP-10%), and was wondering if anyone else has noticed their relative scarcity? Cheers and happy Friday (almost)! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 June 2017, 07:52 AM	#2
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,718	Readily available in my neck of the woods... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 June 2017, 08:19 AM	#3
bob78h Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 318	The smaller AD in my area doesn't have them yet and seems to be having trouble moving their remaining stock of the mk1 214270. Haven't had trouble finding a mk2 at the bigger dealers.

2 June 2017, 08:22 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I've yet to see one at a dealer in my area....granted, I don't exactly live in a metropolitan market.

2 June 2017, 08:36 AM	#5
WatchOut4It "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CONUS Posts: 728	I have shopped around in various markets and have seen very different levels of "availability". In the UK, the Explorer is up there with other SS models and near-impossible to find. But in the US -- even in relatively hot metropolitan markets -- I have seen it fairly regularly. That's not to say it's in every shop window or available for same-day pick-up, but there aren't many wait lists for the 214270. If you want one from an AD, you should be able to get one within a 3-4 week window. At least that's what I've seen...

2 June 2017, 09:15 AM	#6
Dauntless "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 55	I was in my local Torneau several days ago and they did not even have one. They had two of the MK1 models. The salesman was under the impression that Rolex was essentially attempting to force them to sell the MK1 model prior to shipment of any additional MK2 models. He said they had an easier time getting them at the end of last year than they do now.

2 June 2017, 09:28 AM	#7
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	I've seen many an AD as well that have MK1 but no MK2. Love when an uneducated sales person tries to convince me that the MK1 sitting in the case is the "newest" explorer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 June 2017, 10:18 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	See them regularly

2 June 2017, 01:30 PM	#9
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	My AD has had more hulks and BLNRs in the last year than explorers. I'm ok with that that makes me more unique in my neck of the woods

2 June 2017, 10:06 PM	#10
cmajpwc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Paul Location: USA Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 76	I see them regularly in the two AD's I've been to (upstate NY). That being said, I still went with the Mk1 and love it! You won't be disappointed with the Mk2.

4 June 2017, 09:46 AM	#12
srf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: SoCal/Philippines Watch: 126334 Posts: 253	...can't swing a dead cat around here without hitting one (metaphorically speaking, of course).

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