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Old 16 July 2020, 07:15 PM   #1
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Added a new piece for those discreet days

And I'm glad I got one with an upright crown
Tag: 217240 Explorer 1

I actually think it wears really well despite being 39mm. Feels more like 40.

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Old 16 July 2020, 07:21 PM   #2
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Congrats man. Looks really nice on the wrist. Enjoy it!
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Old 16 July 2020, 07:28 PM   #3
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Great watch in any situation.
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Old 16 July 2020, 07:30 PM   #4
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Very nice! It’s a versatile design.


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Old 16 July 2020, 07:48 PM   #5
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Sharp! Congratulations!
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Old 16 July 2020, 07:56 PM   #6
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Looks good.
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Old 16 July 2020, 07:57 PM   #7
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Beautiful.
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Old 16 July 2020, 08:02 PM   #8
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One of my favorite watches ever! Congrats!
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Old 16 July 2020, 08:14 PM   #9
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Old 16 July 2020, 08:43 PM   #10
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Huge congrats! I love the Explorer and would love to eventually add one to the box. Wear it in the best of health!!
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Old 16 July 2020, 08:48 PM   #11
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Classic!


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Old 16 July 2020, 08:49 PM   #12
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And I'm glad I got one with an upright crown
Tag: 217240 Explorer 1

I actually think it wears really well despite being 39mm. Feels more like 40.

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Maybe discreet to Rolex con series but not to everyone else since I find the dial design of this reference one of the most modern and striking Rolex makes.


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Old 16 July 2020, 08:49 PM   #13
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That looks perfect on you Congratulations
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Old 16 July 2020, 09:50 PM   #14
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Added a new piece for those discreet days
Just be careful. Eventually the wife will find out so i would advise rotating watches

Nice watch, can be worn at other times as well.
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Old 16 July 2020, 09:59 PM   #15
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Old 16 July 2020, 10:25 PM   #16
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Old 16 July 2020, 10:25 PM   #17
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Nice! Congrats!
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Old 16 July 2020, 10:28 PM   #18
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Congrats! Perfect everyday piece
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Old 16 July 2020, 10:35 PM   #19
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Old 16 July 2020, 10:35 PM   #20
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Congrats!!

Dial is larger than even most 40mm with the thin sloped bezel, so it does visually appear much larger than other 39mm watches.

Awesome watch!! It might become your favorite regardless of how extensive your collection is!
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Old 16 July 2020, 10:47 PM   #21
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Congrats! And a vertical crown!
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Old 16 July 2020, 11:21 PM   #22
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The best reference! Love that matte dial.


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Old 16 July 2020, 11:44 PM   #23
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Always a winner -- congrats!
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Old 17 July 2020, 12:22 AM   #24
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Always nice for a perfectly upright crown!
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Old 17 July 2020, 07:54 AM   #25
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Old 17 July 2020, 08:09 AM   #26
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Nice pick up. Classic piece for any occasion, congrats.

I don't think they are particularly discreet though, any WIS can spot one a mile away.
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Old 17 July 2020, 08:12 AM   #27
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Biased opinion but you literally cannot go wrong with an Explorer.

Most legible dial on a Rolex in my opinion.

That 3 6 9 just pops on the dial and stands out so well especially with the fully lumed Arabic numerals.


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Old 17 July 2020, 08:16 AM   #28
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Looks great, congratulations. It was my third Rolex; had it been my first, it might be my only!!!
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Old 17 July 2020, 10:48 AM   #29
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Old 17 July 2020, 11:08 AM   #30
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