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MountEverest · 15 February 2022, 09:57 AM

Hello everyone,

I lost my relationship with my long-standing AD (see my previous thread) and I plan on buying an Explorer I in the Grey Market (first time using Grey Market).

My first thought was to get the 124270 but then I saw that the 124273 in two-tone wasn't much more money. I haven't seen either of the watches in-person yet.

I would love to hear your thoughts on two-tone vs the SS.

Thank you in advance.

Driver8 · 15 February 2022, 10:09 AM

IMO I think the Explorer should stay like the Sub (no date) - SS only, and as true to the original as possible. The TT version does absolutely nothing for me.

Old Expat Beast · 15 February 2022, 10:23 AM

I like the TT version, and it does have history, contrary to popular belief.

rolexfanforlife · 15 February 2022, 10:55 AM

I just got the two tone, and I have all steel 39mm. Two tone is more fun and my choice of the two

MountEverest · 15 February 2022, 12:57 PM

I didn't realize that the Explorer I had a history of being two-tone. Thank you for sharing this with me.

amphr1 · 15 February 2022, 01:03 PM

It really depends on what you want the watch for. An every day watch, I would say the SS is better. But if you live in a well off neighborhood or that safety is not an issue, and/or you don't think gold will attract unwanted attention, then the TT for sure. When you put them side by side, it's clear the TT is a class above IMHO.

Emery · 15 February 2022, 01:54 PM

The TT is good if you already have an existing SS collection.

The SS can start and finish a collection.

Cru Jones · 15 February 2022, 04:39 PM

Get a 36 mm TT DJ with smooth bezel and oyster to pair with the 124270.

As for the Explorer and TT, AFAIK, only the Explorer Date was TT, not the Explorer.

Goose 104 · 15 February 2022, 08:13 PM

I chose the SS but I do love the TT too

In the UK at least the TT grey prices are still about £2k above the SS. In fact the SS is a bit of a bargain in the UK at grey prices right now as the price hasn't risen to reflect the new RRP. You can pick them up for about £2-2.5k over retail which isn't bad for a classic Rolex steel sports model.

15 February 2022, 09:57 AM	#1
MountEverest "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Randolph Location: Virginia Watch: Explorer I Posts: 127	124273 Rolex Explorer 1 Two-Tone vs 124270 SS Hello everyone, I lost my relationship with my long-standing AD (see my previous thread) and I plan on buying an Explorer I in the Grey Market (first time using Grey Market). My first thought was to get the 124270 but then I saw that the 124273 in two-tone wasn't much more money. I haven't seen either of the watches in-person yet. I would love to hear your thoughts on two-tone vs the SS. Thank you in advance.

15 February 2022, 10:23 AM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,820	I like the TT version, and it does have history, contrary to popular belief. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

15 February 2022, 10:55 AM	#4
rolexfanforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub Posts: 963	I just got the two tone, and I have all steel 39mm. Two tone is more fun and my choice of the two __________________ GS: SBGP017; IWC: Big Pilot; Omega: PO diamond; RM: 67-02 (Green); Rolex: 16710, 16520, 116509 (TMOP), 116520, 5513, 1680, 16013 (Tiffany stamped), 116610LV, 124300 x 2 (Celebration; Green), 226570 (polar) Oyster Quartz; Tag: Monaco; VC: Patrimony!

15 February 2022, 01:03 PM	#6
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,235	It really depends on what you want the watch for. An every day watch, I would say the SS is better. But if you live in a well off neighborhood or that safety is not an issue, and/or you don't think gold will attract unwanted attention, then the TT for sure. When you put them side by side, it's clear the TT is a class above IMHO. Attached Images

15 February 2022, 08:13 PM	#9
Goose 104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126622 Posts: 961	I chose the SS but I do love the TT too In the UK at least the TT grey prices are still about £2k above the SS. In fact the SS is a bit of a bargain in the UK at grey prices right now as the price hasn't risen to reflect the new RRP. You can pick them up for about £2-2.5k over retail which isn't bad for a classic Rolex steel sports model. __________________ ♛126622 Rhodium // ♛126234 Blue //♛126613LB // ♛126000 Green + more ♛ 76213 Prince Date+Day // Black Bay 58 // Black Bay Harrods // Heritage Advisor // Vertex M100 + more...

15 February 2022, 10:09 AM	#2
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	IMO I think the Explorer should stay like the Sub (no date) - SS only, and as true to the original as possible. The TT version does absolutely nothing for me.

15 February 2022, 12:57 PM	#5
MountEverest "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Randolph Location: Virginia Watch: Explorer I Posts: 127	I didn't realize that the Explorer I had a history of being two-tone. Thank you for sharing this with me.

15 February 2022, 01:54 PM	#7
Emery "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Aus Posts: 435	The TT is good if you already have an existing SS collection. The SS can start and finish a collection.

15 February 2022, 04:39 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Get a 36 mm TT DJ with smooth bezel and oyster to pair with the 124270. As for the Explorer and TT, AFAIK, only the Explorer Date was TT, not the Explorer.

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