Make Me Want The Explorer I

[Oldfellow]

Originally Posted by pianomankd

Thanks everyone. I'm going to go for it.

Good decision.

[subprimero]

The Explorer a lesson in purity and clean design.

[Mr. Superlative]

I love my entire collection, yet I yearn for an Explorer 1. Beautiful watch.

[Boothroyd]

Originally Posted by pianomankd

Thanks everyone. I'm going to go for it.

I don't think you will have any regrets.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by pianomankd

Thanks everyone. I'm going to go for it.

Wise decision

[CalSRQ1]

The 39mm wears as big/bigger than my sub- actually the dial is approx the same size but very easy to read. Go anywhere do anything watch. I put mine on rubber and feel it’s the perfect summer/travel watch too.

[Jake85]

I just picked one up and love it! Photos do not do it justice and it is a super comfortable watch/size. Try it on first if you can!

[TheWatchmen]

I’ve bought and subsequently sold 7 Rolex since I started wearing watches as an adult. The 214270 is the only one I kept. Most comfortable, most legible, not flashy but a real beauty. Congrats.

[nick800]

If it was smaller, it would be perfect

[dukie748]

May just be me - but I wouldn't buy a watch I had to be talked into.

[importstunna]

Like others have said, it wears big due to the larger dial when compared to something with a bezel. To me, it's the ultimate GADA watch, and a real watch geek's piece. Do it, you won't regret it!

[pianomankd]

Placed the order an hour ago! Will be on my wrist by Friday!!! Can’t wait. These photos in this thread put me over the edge. Thanks everyone!

[SparklesMcgraw]

Quick turnaround there. Wish I could find one in stock.

[Sinanamus]

I went from a 41mm to this 39 mm without any issues. I am glad it is 39mm and I resisted the 36mm online hype. That would have been WAY too small. 39 is perfect. My wrist is 6.75 inches.

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[jerryguo]

sorry i can’t, i have owned 14270, 114270, 124270, sold each one because i got bored with it pretty quickly. i think it’s a great watch but just a little too boring. Even with many other watches in rotation i still couldn’t believe how quickly i got bored with it every time i put it on.


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[jitdc]

Echoing a lot of the sentiment around the Explorer 214270, I love it! The legibility, weight, ease of wearing it are second to none. Its a fantastic watch in any collection. That is probably the key to its place in my collection. In my experience its not a one and only watch. I would never in a million years trade my SubDate for one. But it is awesome to have an Explorer in any collection.

[myc ritz]

This 39 wears much more like a 41-42.

[Chute]

Glad you decided to go for it. You won’t regret it. Given that you have a Speedy, this will fit right in as it has no date and has some human exploration history to share. Many times I tried on the Mark I Explorer 214270 and was just not impressed. Last year my wife bought me the Mark 2 and I have really fallen for it. I’ve owned ceramic GMT’s, ceramic Daytonas. An SD4k, a snowflake SBGA011, and the Explorer is winning the time on the wrist contest.
I can really see it as a one and done Rolex.
It’s one of the few watches I can put on first thing in the morning and keep on until bedtime and never feel the need or urge to wear something else. It’s so versatile and durable.

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by pianomankd

Placed the order an hour ago! Will be on my wrist by Friday!!! Can’t wait. These photos in this thread put me over the edge. Thanks everyone!

Congrats !

Here is the best looking Explorer on the site as inspiration !

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=659480

[SFmedic13]

Here's my MK I......I've been happy with it!Explorer I .jpg

[Dave4D]

Originally Posted by glamorama

Buy now because in September they might release a new version that is more svelte.

I would love that but it's the first time I hear that rumor!

[Fluster.Cluck]

It’s a good choice!

[LuckyHubbyW/aDJ]

It's a really great looking watch!!! Understated yet gorgeous in it's simple ways!!!

This was originally on my radar when I first started looking for a new watch earlier this year!!

Congratulations and wear it in good health!

[pianomankd]

Originally Posted by SparklesMcgraw

Quick turnaround there. Wish I could find one in stock.

Bought it from a fellow forumer. Ended up going with a MK1 of the "new" version. I know there are many on here who don't like the 3-6-9 on that one, but it looks nice to me!

Very excited to get this thing. Will post photos for sure!

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by pianomankd

Thanks everyone. I'm going to go for it.

Well Kyle don’t like the proportions of the 214270 (do like the 114270 size) bit if you do great choice!


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[Thuilln]

Originally Posted by nick800

If it was smaller, it would be perfect

As it has been for decades..

[Marcjvr]

Originally Posted by jerryguo

sorry i can’t, i have owned 14270, 114270, 124270, sold each one because i got bored with it pretty quickly. i think it’s a great watch but just a little too boring. Even with many other watches in rotation i still couldn’t believe how quickly i got bored with it every time i put it on.


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lol never understood how people expect automatic watches to keep them entertained. That’s what Apple watches are for

[F33A]

A great thing about an Explorer is that you can upgrade it. It's a wonderful watch - go for it!

[Juan Luis]

It will look great with almost any strap, in my opinion.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by Dave4D

I would love that but it's the first time I hear that rumor!

The movement is old and due to be updated. The design is 10 year old with minor changes to dial and hands, it comes from same era as DJII and DDII.