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29 October 2009, 09:51 AM
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Watch: Explorer I
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Explorer I question
Today, someone offered my an Explorer I at an attractive price. The seller said it is a U serial number. The watch had the word Swiss, not Swiss Made at the six o'clock position. I have never seen an Explorer that way. I am concerned the watch may be fake. What do you think?
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29 October 2009, 10:04 AM
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Watch: Rolex Explorer I
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I think it's legit. I've seen some others with that dial too. Maybe it's an older model?
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29 October 2009, 11:49 AM
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Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
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I love Explorer 1's, they are rugged, understated watches and very versatile (dress or sport).
If you have any doubts, get the watch authenticated before you buy it. If the photo is of the actual watch for sale, it does appear to be real.
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29 October 2009, 12:37 PM
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Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
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It looks real, but before buying I would suggest you take it to an AD to authenticate.
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29 October 2009, 01:01 PM
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Hi Sir,
If its legit, it'll either be a late 'U' series or early 'A' series 14270... if I'm not wrong, it should be an early superluminova dial... prior to the 'swiss made' dial.. my 2 cents... 
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29 October 2009, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PA
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lOOks correct to me
I've been wearing mine for the last month |
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29 October 2009, 07:16 PM
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It looks fine btw |
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29 October 2009, 09:46 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: USA
Watch: Explorer I
Posts: 98
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Exp. I question
I wish to thank all who answered my question regarding the authenticity of this Explorer I.
N. K. |
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30 October 2009, 11:59 AM
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Difference between "Swiss" and "Swiss Made"
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Doesn't the representation "Swiss Made" have very specific conditions? Would the representation "Swiss" be a less rigorous designation? I'm an amateur just guessing here. I recall that Luminova was originally cooked up only in Japan and the Swiss subsequently got the process licensed so that they could cook it up inside Swiss borders. If that is correct, it leads me to wonder if the Luminova on those early Explorers (that is, early use of Luminova), such as the "U" in question here, was not of Swiss origin and therefore using the "Swiss" designation rather than "Swiss Made." Does this make any sense at all? thx, Brad
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