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Old 9 May 2010, 10:30 AM   #1
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Incoming - rolex explorer 1 14270 - wow

Hi!
I took the forum advice today and went for the EXPLORER 1

The dealer included a Rolex box for me! WOW!

I am so excited! The Explorer 1 is a stunner.

The dealer also made an offer to me. He asked if I wanted to sell a few Rolex odds and ends for him. Appartantly he is a dealer who travels throughout Japan, HK and Asia. He told me he hates the internet and computers but would pay me a commission to sell a few bits and pieces for him. I will add some items to the FOR SALE SECTION very soon. The items are mainly boxes, wallets and stuff like that. I told him I only want to sell genuine stuff - as I don't want trouble. He assures me it is all real.

Perhaps - I could make enough to get my 2nd Rolex? A DateJust?
Unfortunately he told me he already had a buy for the mint DateJust he had.

I am so over the moon for walking on the wild side!







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Old 9 May 2010, 10:43 AM   #2
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Congrats ! The Explorer 1 is one of my favorite Rolexes !
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Old 9 May 2010, 10:55 AM   #3
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Lug holes! Way cool, good pickup man
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Old 9 May 2010, 10:55 AM   #4
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looks super clean too
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Old 9 May 2010, 11:12 AM   #5
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COOL.....an explorer 1 w/ drilled lug holes...Outstanding!
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Old 9 May 2010, 01:24 PM   #6
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Congrats dude!
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Old 9 May 2010, 02:51 PM   #7
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Old 9 May 2010, 02:56 PM   #8
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Wonderful! You are going to love it!

Oh how I wish Rolex still used those lovely older style boxes. I love the real wood interior!
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Old 9 May 2010, 03:38 PM   #9
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I got mine a couple of days ago too - can't stop staring at it. Congrats!
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Old 9 May 2010, 05:37 PM   #10
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Old 9 May 2010, 09:08 PM   #11
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Love it! Congrats!
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Old 9 May 2010, 10:15 PM   #12
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VERY NICE! Congrats.

Nice of you to offer to help out your AD....You might want to also get him an internet class or two, because the future is coming hard and fast, LOL.

Enjoy the watch!
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Old 9 May 2010, 11:30 PM   #13
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lovely explorer, congrats!
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Old 10 May 2010, 01:44 AM   #14
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Seems to be in great shape! Congrats!
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Old 10 May 2010, 02:40 AM   #15
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Wonderful! You are going to love it!

Oh how I wish Rolex still used those lovely older style boxes. I love the real wood interior!
Hey Watchboxman,
Heartfelt congratulations! You can really believe what Ian (Shandy) says. When I got my Explorer in Feb, Shand bought my Milgauss because it got no wrist time.
I sincerely hope that you get as much pleasure out of your Explorer as I do out of mine! It is the only watch I wear any more, out of a collection of 5.
You got a great piece there! It was obviously loved very much even before you got it.
Although it is quite subtle, it still has enough bling and a different sparkle in every type of light, to make it interesting.
To keep it sparkling, I give it a good bath in soap and warm water every night. Just make sure you dry it thoroughly with a soft towel. You won't believe how it brings out the shine in the metal, dial and crystal.
Enjoy it in good health. I am very excited for you! It is also great to have the earlier model with the lug holes and that beautiful wood lined box.
Cheers
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Old 10 May 2010, 04:12 AM   #16
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You did the right thing, Watchboxman. Congrats!

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I give it a good bath in soap and warm water every night
That's what I do with my baby too!
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Old 10 May 2010, 10:36 PM   #17
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Perfect! Congrats on the new watch.
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Old 10 May 2010, 10:40 PM   #18
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Sweeet indeed!!
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Old 11 May 2010, 05:08 PM   #19
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Thank you for the kind advice.
I love my EXplorer 1 so much..... it is my new mistress!!!!

That you so much....
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