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GEZ7ch · 8 April 2009, 07:05 PM

Hello everybody.
I've read in many websites that the Rolex Explorer Ref.114270 has white gold in it's hour markers, 3,6,9 arabic numerals and in it's hands, is there any truth in this?
I just baught an Explorer 114270 last week and though it doesn't really matters it would be very nice to know that it contains WG.
Waiting for your answers,
Yours Sincerely,
GEZ7ch.

Lol-x · 8 April 2009, 07:13 PM

Yes that is correct the white metal hour marker surrounds are white gold and the hands are also white gold.

GEZ7ch · 8 April 2009, 07:20 PM

Cheers man =] it's a very nice thing to hear, weird that Rolex doesn't write this on their website though =/

Rambam · 8 April 2009, 07:27 PM

Welcome to the forum GEZ7ch!
I envy you that Explorer, such a classic and timeless watch

Us wises crave pictures...so uhm...you got any?

-Ram

GEZ7ch · 8 April 2009, 07:41 PM

Hey Ram.
Thanks a lot =], i've been a fan of the Explorer for about 2 years until finaly decided to buy it. I have some pic's but not high quality though, enjoy the attached pic's.

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Rambam · 8 April 2009, 07:59 PM

Superb! Absolutely superb!
I really shoulden`t be looking at it though, just makes me want one so badly (again).
Sooner or later I will have one of my own, It`s rich history and simplicity just makes it a must have in any collection

Thanks for sharing!

Sperry · 8 April 2009, 08:56 PM

Is the pen standard "Explorer" issue?

hflee55 · 8 April 2009, 09:00 PM

very nice that explorer is....

GEZ7ch · 8 April 2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sperry

Is the pen standard "Explorer" issue?

No sperry, the pen is my addition ;) basicly it is a BSE (Bet Shemesh Engines Inc.) pen, since my dad works there.

Thanks for all of your replies =] nice to see some more Explorer fans.

arkwhaler · 8 April 2009, 10:05 PM

Enjoy it. I think it's a superior choice.

mdtddd2007 · 8 April 2009, 10:11 PM

very nice...luv the clean looks.

rkb · 8 April 2009, 11:21 PM

GEZ7ch-

Welcome to the Explorer club! Great watch, congrats and enjoy it in good health.

Raam · 8 April 2009, 11:44 PM

i didnt know about this white gold in it after abt 2 mths of wear..now i do..lol!

yeah u rite, the pdf also didnt indicate.

GEZ7ch,

Congrats! gotta love the Explorer

btw, my Explorer pics on my sign...

Nicky G · 8 April 2009, 11:55 PM

Another one of the many factors that I think contributes greatly to the Explorer's understated classiness.

It is, frankly, the one Rolex that spoke to me more than any other model.

Granted, after being on this forum several days, other models are, shal we say, growing on me. :-)

But also, because I have tiny wrists, the Explorer frankly fits me better than models such as the Submariner.

GEZ7ch · 9 April 2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raam

i didnt know about this white gold in it after abt 2 mths of wear..now i do..lol!

yeah u rite, the pdf also didnt indicate.

GEZ7ch,

Congrats! gotta love the Explorer

btw, my Explorer pics on my sign...

Yeah, actually being a great feature the WG, weird Rolex didn't mention it on their PDF, nevertheless as long as it's in the watch, I don't mind that it's not in the PDF.
indeed for all, this watch is for me a beautiful timepiece, especially for whom got a small wrist, it's simplicity and elegance is to be admired from my point of view, thanks for your replies.

yours,

SLS · 9 April 2009, 12:56 AM

Great choice, enjoy the Exp!
~Scott

sea-dweller · 9 April 2009, 01:07 AM

Lovely Explorer 1, one of my favorite all time Rolexes !!!

GEZ7ch · 9 April 2009, 01:46 AM

A few more enlightenments:
1) The 3130 movement keeps great time, though I hope the Explorer will one day be equipped with the Parachrom Hairspring.
2) Love the new engraved RBR, adds some modern look to the watch.
3) would be nice to concider in the future some bracelet variations to the Explorer, I found a picture on the web, of a nice looking bracelet on the explorer, looks like it has to do something with the light though, anyway, here it is:
Nice, isn't it? perheps in the future using a SS/WG bracelet would also fit the Explorer, food for thought

arkwhaler · 9 April 2009, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEZ7ch

A few more enlightenments:
1) The 3130 movement keeps great time, though I hope the Explorer will one day be equipped with the Parachrom Hairspring.
2) Love the new engraved RBR, adds some modern look to the watch.
3) would be nice to concider in the future some bracelet variations to the Explorer, I found a picture on the web, of a nice looking bracelet on the explorer, looks like it has to do something with the light though, anyway, here it is:
Nice, isn't it? perheps in the future using a SS/WG bracelet would also fit the Explorer, food for thought

i honestly think you would NOT want a polished center link bracelet on an explorer. i have had mine 3 months, and i have numerous desk diver scratches that have added character. with pcl i think it would be more of a mess. btw i am not afraid to wear my watch duck hunting or to a water park with the kids or hiking/fishing etc.

really the only thing i would change is addition of real lume at 3-6-9, but oh well.

cody p · 9 April 2009, 04:44 AM

what a beauty!

8 April 2009, 07:05 PM	#1
GEZ7ch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Israel Watch: Tag Heuer Wan2110 Posts: 397	Rolex 114270 Explorer - White Gold? Hello everybody. I've read in many websites that the Rolex Explorer Ref.114270 has white gold in it's hour markers, 3,6,9 arabic numerals and in it's hands, is there any truth in this? I just baught an Explorer 114270 last week and though it doesn't really matters it would be very nice to know that it contains WG. Waiting for your answers, Yours Sincerely, GEZ7ch.

8 April 2009, 07:13 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Yes that is correct the white metal hour marker surrounds are white gold and the hands are also white gold. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

8 April 2009, 07:41 PM	#5
GEZ7ch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Israel Watch: Tag Heuer Wan2110 Posts: 397	Hey Ram. Thanks a lot =], i've been a fan of the Explorer for about 2 years until finaly decided to buy it. I have some pic's but not high quality though, enjoy the attached pic's. Last edited by Lol-x; 8 April 2009 at 09:42 PM.. Reason: inserted photographs vertically.

8 April 2009, 11:21 PM	#12
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	GEZ7ch- Welcome to the Explorer club! Great watch, congrats and enjoy it in good health. __________________

8 April 2009, 11:44 PM	#13
Raam Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Raam Location: Irian Jaya Watch: Explorer Posts: 118	i didnt know about this white gold in it after abt 2 mths of wear..now i do..lol! yeah u rite, the pdf also didnt indicate. GEZ7ch, Congrats! gotta love the Explorer btw, my Explorer pics on my sign... Last edited by Raam; 8 April 2009 at 11:45 PM.. Reason: love

8 April 2009, 07:20 PM	#3
GEZ7ch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Israel Watch: Tag Heuer Wan2110 Posts: 397	Cheers man =] it's a very nice thing to hear, weird that Rolex doesn't write this on their website though =/

8 April 2009, 07:27 PM	#4
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	Welcome to the forum GEZ7ch! I envy you that Explorer, such a classic and timeless watch Us wises crave pictures...so uhm...you got any? -Ram

8 April 2009, 07:59 PM	#6
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	Superb! Absolutely superb! I really shoulden`t be looking at it though, just makes me want one so badly (again). Sooner or later I will have one of my own, It`s rich history and simplicity just makes it a must have in any collection Thanks for sharing!

8 April 2009, 08:56 PM	#7
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Is the pen standard "Explorer" issue?

8 April 2009, 09:00 PM	#8
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	very nice that explorer is....

8 April 2009, 10:05 PM	#10
arkwhaler Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: flyover america Watch: 114270 Posts: 236	Enjoy it. I think it's a superior choice.

8 April 2009, 10:11 PM	#11
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	very nice...luv the clean looks.

8 April 2009, 11:55 PM	#14
Nicky G Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Baltimore Posts: 56	Another one of the many factors that I think contributes greatly to the Explorer's understated classiness. It is, frankly, the one Rolex that spoke to me more than any other model. Granted, after being on this forum several days, other models are, shal we say, growing on me. :-) But also, because I have tiny wrists, the Explorer frankly fits me better than models such as the Submariner.

9 April 2009, 12:56 AM	#16
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Great choice, enjoy the Exp! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 April 2009, 01:07 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Lovely Explorer 1, one of my favorite all time Rolexes !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

9 April 2009, 01:46 AM	#18
GEZ7ch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Israel Watch: Tag Heuer Wan2110 Posts: 397	A few more enlightenments: 1) The 3130 movement keeps great time, though I hope the Explorer will one day be equipped with the Parachrom Hairspring. 2) Love the new engraved RBR, adds some modern look to the watch. 3) would be nice to concider in the future some bracelet variations to the Explorer, I found a picture on the web, of a nice looking bracelet on the explorer, looks like it has to do something with the light though, anyway, here it is: Nice, isn't it? perheps in the future using a SS/WG bracelet would also fit the Explorer, food for thought Attached Images __________________ ROLEX Yacht-Master 116622 Pt.Dial Tag Heuer Aquaracer Automatic WAN2110 and WAP2011 Longines HydroConquest Quartz Ref.L3.663.4.76.6 Certina DS - Action Diver Automatic 200m - Blue Dial

9 April 2009, 04:44 AM	#20
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	what a beauty!

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