Rolex Explorer 14270 versus 114270

[burlsube]

I'm going to purchase my first Rolex, and I am between a Rolex Explorer 14270 and a 114270.

I know this is probably a sacrilege, and I know how comfortable Rolex bracelets are, but I usually wear my watch on a strap. I spend most of my day working on my laptop, and bracelets just aren't comfortable. I do want the option to swap back and forth.

I'm leaning towards a '98 or '99 14270, but I do appreciate the newer movement and better lume. That said, I understand that it is difficult to put straps on a 114270 and you have to use curved spring bars, which I'm not super into. I have no reason why, really, but in my mind, they seem weaker or more prone to fall out. I have no knowledge or experience to back that up, though.

This would be an everyday wear watch for me. Which do you suggest?

[Daniel23456]

And my opinion, a tritium 14270 would be far more special, especially if you don’t mind the lume not working (personally I don’t care).

Love my 12470 but would definitely pick up a nice 14270 if I ever find one in a condition that would suffice me.

Good luck!

[logo]

14270 gets my vote. Here’s mine from 1989.

[ecbkk]

you want a 14270 with lug holes. first 2 years of production until 1993. I agree with you 100% about the straps but it was still a very difficult buy for me because a mint 14270 with lug holes costs more than a mint 114270 and the caliber 3000 is worse than the 3130 (Rolex's best movement) so you have to REALLY want to wear it on a strap

[fskywalker]

Based on your preference for straps would recommend the 14270


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