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geoffreyis · 8 December 2016, 12:37 PM

I dont know much about the explorer. Whats everyones take on it? Between the sub c date and speedy i have a good mix and the tag formula 1 on nato is my gym watch nut what does the explorer accomplish? Not to sound belittling.

Hairdude1 · 8 December 2016, 12:41 PM

I have an EXI and love it. It is my daily wearer

japenney · 8 December 2016, 12:45 PM

The explorer is a classy watch with no complications other than time. It has a simple and beautiful dial. It was the original watch worn by James Bond since we know that Flemming wore an explorer when he wrote the books. Did you know that Flemming was a secret agent himself in ww2? I could go on and on about why the explorer is great..associated with the everest mission etc. It is one of the true greats in the rolex lineup. I'll stop before I convince myself to buy one again.

geoffreyis · 8 December 2016, 12:45 PM

Its a cool watch. What is rolex back story with it though?

kromdom · 8 December 2016, 12:51 PM

https://www.crownandcaliber.com/watches/rolex/explorer

Jack T · 8 December 2016, 01:13 PM

I love my Explorer, short hands but upgraded bracelet and all. It's one of my No Flip pieces, durable, reliable and versatile. Get one, you won't be disappointed.

jbenjamin1 · 8 December 2016, 01:52 PM

It's just a beautiful, well built, classy, do it all watch.

I own everything from a Z Blue Milgauss, Hulk , to a Ceramic Black SS Daytona....

Still not content.

Still want to add the Explorer back into to the collection.

SemperFi · 8 December 2016, 01:56 PM

The Explorer is my first and only Rolex and a watch I'll never part with. It is beautiful in it's understated elegance and I can't think of a better all purpose watch.

Bond's First Watch · 8 December 2016, 02:17 PM

I have a 36 mm Explorer and a GMT Master II; I love them both. They get equal time on my wrist. You can't go wrong with the Explorer. It has the same 3130 movement as the no-date Submariner, but flies under the radar. In other words, it's a Rolex that only true horologists notice.

franklin · 8 December 2016, 02:53 PM

The explorer 1 is my one and only Rolex. Love it.

WhiskyVerb · 9 December 2016, 08:15 AM

I'm also in the club where the Explorer is my one and only; rugged yet elegant. I wear it mountain biking, working on my truck, and to black tie events.

mps354 · 9 December 2016, 09:34 AM

Excellent reference, one of my favorites

GradyPhilpott · 9 December 2016, 10:19 AM

My 114270 was my first Rolex and it's still my Rolex.

You know, this thread could use some pix.

GradyPhilpott · 9 December 2016, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My 114270 was my first Rolex and it's still my Rolex.

You know, this thread could use some pix.

That should read: "...it's still my favorite Rolex," and it's still mine, too.

sickened1 · 9 December 2016, 01:50 PM

You can't go wrong with a classic.

strange · 9 December 2016, 10:45 AM

It's very versatile and can cover a lot of bases. It's one of those rare pieces you can strap to your wrist in the morning and feel ok no matter what situation you end up in (in regards to what watch you're wearing and within reason, naturally). A key ingredient in that is the fact that it's very understated (and you really need to appreciate that, otherwise you'll be disappointed).

It's also one of the oldest Rolex models still in production (OP -> DJ -> Explorer (the year may be shared with the Submariner, but Rolex lists the Explorer first on their timeline and the Submariner was released one year after the Explorer according to Wikipedia)). The Explorer has a neat story and was, as others has mentioned above, the choice of Ian Flemming who is a god.

Where it would fit into your collection depends a lot on who you are and what you do (and why you collect watches). It would fill the gap between the Submariner and a dressier piece. The Speedmaster sort of does that, but it's more fragile (albeit still very durable), a little sportier, and lacks the WR.

TickTockChuck · 9 December 2016, 11:11 AM

I was drawn to the Explorer's understated elegance, timeless design and heritage. It's a case of less is more. The easiest of all the sports models to wear for any occasion IMHO. You will not hesitate to strap on your Explorer for any event or get together It also fits well into most collections. Here's a link to a Rolex Explorer TV ad I've seen run recently. Cheers!

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AHVa/rolex-explorer-everest

Link also has recent TV ads for other Rolex models (appear after playing Explorer ad), Enjoy!

VinnieVegas · 9 December 2016, 02:10 PM

Bumper to bumper badass watch. I have the 36mm six digit reference, and now and then I consider upgrading to the 39mm. It's a nice addition to any serious watch collection.

uansari1 · 9 December 2016, 02:46 PM

The 114270 was my first Rolex as well, and I'd never part with it. It's much more versatile than my 16610. In fact, the only reason my Sub gets a bit more wrist time is to preserve my Explorer lol...

mtgjr · 9 December 2016, 02:54 PM

I have the 14270 U serial....from the year of my son's birth, 1998. He doesn't know it, but he'll be receiving it for his college graduation in (hopefully) four years. In the meantime, my wife and I will share it once my son leaves for college next summer. He's never seen the watch.

imlying · 9 December 2016, 02:59 PM

I don't know if it's a mistake or not, but I went with a blackbay when it came out over an Explorer 1. Nothing has quite come close to scratching that itch for that. I did end up getting a Smiths, but it's not quite a smiths or an homage to a proper Explorer 1.

Adamk · 9 December 2016, 04:32 PM

Explorer is a very classy and enjoyable watch, a collection is not complete with out one

Pardue · 9 December 2016, 05:05 PM

I love the watch so much so I had to have the Mk2 as well..... whichever you choose to go with you cant go wrong.. A true classic.

Rolex fan 61 · 9 December 2016, 05:17 PM

Love mine

luvsub · 9 December 2016, 05:25 PM

Has its own history, I like exp1 and 2.

luvsub · 9 December 2016, 05:28 PM

Here it is

MATCH1969 · 9 December 2016, 07:12 PM

Bought mien some weeks ago, in love with this model

q8rolex · 9 December 2016, 07:24 PM

its a great versatile piece, am thinking of one too.

PaulChronometer · 9 December 2016, 08:40 PM

I agree with all comments above. The Exp has a timeless design, although understated and very much under the radar − which makes it an acquired taste (at least, it was for me).
I also like the fact that it is uncommon. E.g. there are many (awesome) Subs around, and they are very recognizable. Choosing the Exp requires a willingness to take a different path. That makes it special for me.

Muzz · 9 December 2016, 10:33 PM

I think it is a great piece!!! Big fan!!

8 December 2016, 12:37 PM	#1
geoffreyis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 547	Explorer I dont know much about the explorer. Whats everyones take on it? Between the sub c date and speedy i have a good mix and the tag formula 1 on nato is my gym watch nut what does the explorer accomplish? Not to sound belittling.

8 December 2016, 12:41 PM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I have an EXI and love it. It is my daily wearer __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

8 December 2016, 01:13 PM	#6
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	I love my Explorer, short hands but upgraded bracelet and all. It's one of my No Flip pieces, durable, reliable and versatile. Get one, you won't be disappointed. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

8 December 2016, 01:56 PM	#8
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	The Explorer is my first and only Rolex and a watch I'll never part with. It is beautiful in it's understated elegance and I can't think of a better all purpose watch. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

8 December 2016, 02:17 PM	#9
Bond's First Watch Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Watch: Only the 114060 Posts: 380	I have a 36 mm Explorer and a GMT Master II; I love them both. They get equal time on my wrist. You can't go wrong with the Explorer. It has the same 3130 movement as the no-date Submariner, but flies under the radar. In other words, it's a Rolex that only true horologists notice. Last edited by Bond's First Watch; 8 December 2016 at 02:20 PM.. Reason: Typo

8 December 2016, 12:45 PM	#3
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	The explorer is a classy watch with no complications other than time. It has a simple and beautiful dial. It was the original watch worn by James Bond since we know that Flemming wore an explorer when he wrote the books. Did you know that Flemming was a secret agent himself in ww2? I could go on and on about why the explorer is great..associated with the everest mission etc. It is one of the true greats in the rolex lineup. I'll stop before I convince myself to buy one again.

8 December 2016, 12:51 PM	#5
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	https://www.crownandcaliber.com/watches/rolex/explorer

8 December 2016, 01:52 PM	#7
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	It's just a beautiful, well built, classy, do it all watch. I own everything from a Z Blue Milgauss, Hulk , to a Ceramic Black SS Daytona.... Still not content. Still want to add the Explorer back into to the collection.

8 December 2016, 02:53 PM	#10
franklin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manitoba Posts: 586	The explorer 1 is my one and only Rolex. Love it.

9 December 2016, 08:15 AM	#11
WhiskyVerb Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Francisco Watch: 214270, Speedy Pro Posts: 146	I'm also in the club where the Explorer is my one and only; rugged yet elegant. I wear it mountain biking, working on my truck, and to black tie events.

9 December 2016, 09:34 AM	#12
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	Excellent reference, one of my favorites

9 December 2016, 10:19 AM	#13
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	My 114270 was my first Rolex and it's still my Rolex. You know, this thread could use some pix. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

9 December 2016, 01:50 PM	#15
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	You can't go wrong with a classic.

9 December 2016, 10:45 AM	#16
strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Marbella Posts: 21	It's very versatile and can cover a lot of bases. It's one of those rare pieces you can strap to your wrist in the morning and feel ok no matter what situation you end up in (in regards to what watch you're wearing and within reason, naturally). A key ingredient in that is the fact that it's very understated (and you really need to appreciate that, otherwise you'll be disappointed). It's also one of the oldest Rolex models still in production (OP -> DJ -> Explorer (the year may be shared with the Submariner, but Rolex lists the Explorer first on their timeline and the Submariner was released one year after the Explorer according to Wikipedia)). The Explorer has a neat story and was, as others has mentioned above, the choice of Ian Flemming who is a god. Where it would fit into your collection depends a lot on who you are and what you do (and why you collect watches). It would fill the gap between the Submariner and a dressier piece. The Speedmaster sort of does that, but it's more fragile (albeit still very durable), a little sportier, and lacks the WR.

9 December 2016, 11:11 AM	#17
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	I was drawn to the Explorer's understated elegance, timeless design and heritage. It's a case of less is more. The easiest of all the sports models to wear for any occasion IMHO. You will not hesitate to strap on your Explorer for any event or get together It also fits well into most collections. Here's a link to a Rolex Explorer TV ad I've seen run recently. Cheers! https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AHVa/rolex-explorer-everest Link also has recent TV ads for other Rolex models (appear after playing Explorer ad), Enjoy!

9 December 2016, 02:10 PM	#18
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	Bumper to bumper badass watch. I have the 36mm six digit reference, and now and then I consider upgrading to the 39mm. It's a nice addition to any serious watch collection. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

9 December 2016, 02:46 PM	#19
uansari1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Doha, Qatar Watch: Polar 16570 Posts: 535	The 114270 was my first Rolex as well, and I'd never part with it. It's much more versatile than my 16610. In fact, the only reason my Sub gets a bit more wrist time is to preserve my Explorer lol... __________________ Explorer II 16570 Polar (3186) GMT Master II 116710LN GMT Master II 126710BLRO (jubilee) Explorer 124270 Omega Seamaster GMT 50th Anniversary

9 December 2016, 02:54 PM	#20
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	I have the 14270 U serial....from the year of my son's birth, 1998. He doesn't know it, but he'll be receiving it for his college graduation in (hopefully) four years. In the meantime, my wife and I will share it once my son leaves for college next summer. He's never seen the watch.

9 December 2016, 02:59 PM	#21
imlying "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Toronto Watch: Tudor 74000 Posts: 24	I don't know if it's a mistake or not, but I went with a blackbay when it came out over an Explorer 1. Nothing has quite come close to scratching that itch for that. I did end up getting a Smiths, but it's not quite a smiths or an homage to a proper Explorer 1.

9 December 2016, 04:32 PM	#22
Adamk Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Adam Location: U.S Watch: 116710 Posts: 190	Explorer is a very classy and enjoyable watch, a collection is not complete with out one

9 December 2016, 05:05 PM	#23
Pardue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Christopher Location: South Africa Watch: Rolex 14060m 2line Posts: 35	Explorer Mk1 & 2 I love the watch so much so I had to have the Mk2 as well..... whichever you choose to go with you cant go wrong.. A true classic. Attached Images

9 December 2016, 05:17 PM	#24
Rolex fan 61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 1,262	Love mine

9 December 2016, 05:25 PM	#25
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Has its own history, I like exp1 and 2.

9 December 2016, 05:28 PM	#26
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Here it is Attached Images

9 December 2016, 07:12 PM	#27
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Bought mien some weeks ago, in love with this model

9 December 2016, 07:24 PM	#28
q8rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: kuwait Posts: 270	its a great versatile piece, am thinking of one too.

9 December 2016, 08:40 PM	#29
PaulChronometer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Paul Location: Europe Watch: Horage Array Posts: 192	I agree with all comments above. The Exp has a timeless design, although understated and very much under the radar − which makes it an acquired taste (at least, it was for me). I also like the fact that it is uncommon. E.g. there are many (awesome) Subs around, and they are very recognizable. Choosing the Exp requires a willingness to take a different path. That makes it special for me.

9 December 2016, 10:33 PM	#30
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I think it is a great piece!!! Big fan!!

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