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Old 20 February 2013, 11:40 AM   #1
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36 mm Explorer I Alert !

Just stopped by Goldstein, Swank & Gordon in Marlborough MA tonight to see what I could see. Nice selection of Celloni's and all 3 Milgauss dials in stock.

Almost went for this: Thy have a new 114270 36mm Explorer I. No longer made and hard to find at an AD.

They want the original MSRP of $5,050. no discount. I think if they would have moved I would have bought.

So it's there if this is what you seek. Ask for Dolores, friendly, hands-on, very knowledgable, been there 15 years.
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Old 20 February 2013, 11:42 AM   #2
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Like - new examples can be found here for much less than that. I can't see paying full retail for a new watch that becomes used the second I pull off the stickers. Probably why I never buy new cars either.
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Old 20 February 2013, 12:21 PM   #3
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Like - new examples can be found here for much less than that. I can't see paying full retail for a new watch that becomes used the second I pull off the stickers. Probably why I never buy new cars either.
Well know that we've been reminded that not everybody chooses to buy from an AD, let me restrict this 'Alert' the AD Crowd.

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Old 21 February 2013, 12:09 AM   #4
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Yes, I should have just said thanks for the tip - clearly you meant your post to alert those who'd want one brand new.

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Old 21 February 2013, 12:14 AM   #5
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Icon7 mine does look pretty new, though.

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Old 21 February 2013, 02:13 AM   #6
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One of my favourite models.

However, if I bought one I'm not sure if I'd go for the 36mm or 39mm.
I'd have to try one on in the flesh.

Maybe one day, lottery numbers permitting.
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Old 21 February 2013, 02:33 AM   #7
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I just bought a used 36mm last week, nice watch, It lasted about 15 minutes, then the wife seen it and just like magic, it was gone.
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Old 21 February 2013, 08:14 AM   #8
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I just bought a used 36mm last week, nice watch, It lasted about 15 minutes, then the wife seen it and just like magic, it was gone.
How does he like wearing it?
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Old 21 February 2013, 08:22 AM   #9
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I love mine - comfortable and goes with everything, and stealthy. I think the 36mm is a better size for this design but I'm not a fan of supersizing generally.
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Old 21 February 2013, 10:56 AM   #10
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Just stopped by Goldstein, Swank & Gordon in Marlborough MA tonight to see what I could see. Nice selection of Celloni's and all 3 Milgauss dials in stock.

Almost went for this: Thy have a new 114270 36mm Explorer I. No longer made and hard to find at an AD.

They want the original MSRP of $5,050. no discount. I think if they would have moved I would have bought.

So it's there if this is what you seek. Ask for Dolores, friendly, hands-on, very knowledgable, been there 15 years.
Hi DJ,

Was at the same AD last month looking at their 216570. Asked for a discount with no luck. It was their lost. Found one here for less. They did have a nice display.
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Old 21 February 2013, 12:28 PM   #11
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It's still there for a reason, and MSRP is it.
$4250-4500 would be nice - was that what you hoped for?
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