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Old 30 November 2012, 04:39 PM   #61
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I love this watch, thanks for your thoughtful review and nice pics
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Old 5 December 2012, 06:13 AM   #62
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my personal opinion, i do not like explorers to much :( they do not look pretty to me.
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Old 31 December 2012, 01:18 PM   #63
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Great watch!

I guest got the same one for Christmas and im still testing how to get the watch deadly accurate
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Old 23 January 2013, 01:15 PM   #64
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Got mine, will be a year soon. I do not even realize it is on my wrist, but others do!

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Old 23 January 2013, 01:44 PM   #65
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looking good..maybe my next purchase...
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Old 1 February 2013, 04:19 PM   #66
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Thank you for the review. All but confirmed that this will be my next watch.
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Old 5 February 2013, 12:44 PM   #67
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Love the watch. My biggest candidate, despite having a similar look the the ND sub I already own.
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Old 2 March 2013, 01:42 AM   #68
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My Explorer 1 39mm is the perfect size Rolex. Can be worn at any time anywhere with no prob.
I have heard of people with some other Rolex, even the Explorer 11, reluctant to wear in the summer in some places with short sleeves!
My apologies for the quality of the pics!
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Old 6 March 2013, 11:51 PM   #69
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I have both the new explorer 1 and a 2007 GMT watch. They are a great combination as you suggest.
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Old 23 October 2013, 10:17 AM   #70
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That's it it's over. The Explorer 11 will be my next Rolex.
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Old 23 October 2013, 12:25 PM   #71
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This is my one and only watch. It is, as they say, darn near perfect.

Here is my deal: If it had a 4pm date like an overseas, it WOULD be perfect.
The only thing that EVER gets me is no date, but other than that - this is the only
modern Rolex I could consider. The new EXP 2 is a close second, but the fat hands
and orange hand make me afraid it's a clown watch. - No offense to anyone who
owns one - I may end up with one too.
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Old 23 October 2013, 12:52 PM   #72
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I am late to this thread, but I concur with many here - this may be the most versatile model in the Rolex line. Clean lines, simple dial, suitable for almost any occasion, and durable. Now with the new clasp on the upgraded oyster bracelet, fantastic. Have had mine about two months, it gets the most wrist time by far. Can't understand why it is not more popular but, hey, I like the relative exclusivity. To all, enjoy !
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Old 28 October 2013, 01:40 PM   #73
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I really like this watch. Simple, classic. Doesn't hurt that it's not that expensive. At least compared to other Rolexes.
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Old 16 December 2013, 03:43 AM   #74
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Love mine, it my daily beater and really enjoy it a lot, classy and elegant as well as sporty
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Old 2 February 2014, 09:57 PM   #75
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Chaps

I have just recently purchased a brand new Explorer1 because it does not scream ROLEX and also because it is a watch that you can wear for every occasion. I have been wearing it 24/7 for just under a month and not one person has noticed it. That is just how I like it.

I have a gold JLC which I keep for the "posh" functions, so with these two watches I do not really need any others. However, having said that, I sort of fancy a no date Sub Mariner as they also have a cool and understated look but it would be a waste of money as it the deepest it will ever go is when I am doing the washing up

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Old 3 February 2014, 11:55 PM   #76
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Chaps

I have just recently purchased a brand new Explorer1 because it does not scream ROLEX and also because it is a watch that you can wear for every occasion. I have been wearing it 24/7 for just under a month and not one person has noticed it. That is just how I like it.

I have a gold JLC which I keep for the "posh" functions, so with these two watches I do not really need any others. However, having said that, I sort of fancy a no date Sub Mariner as they also have a cool and understated look but it would be a waste of money as it the deepest it will ever go is when I am doing the washing up

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Enjoy your new watch. I am of a similar mind, thinking of flipping my DJ and Planet Ocean for a Reverso.
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Old 18 February 2014, 10:27 AM   #77
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Congrats on a great choice!!! It's attributes are like my Airking, subtle, understated, and a very easy to wear. Can be worn with jeans, and also in all but the most dressy occasions. A great all around watch.
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Old 17 September 2014, 09:36 PM   #78
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its a beautiful watch, soooo rolex. but i would miss the date...
explorer I with date 39mm....would be perfect
I'd buy this tomorrow! :)
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Old 18 September 2014, 06:58 AM   #79
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Agree..

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Chaps

I have just recently purchased a brand new Explorer1 because it does not scream ROLEX and also because it is a watch that you can wear for every occasion. I have been wearing it 24/7 for just under a month and not one person has noticed it. That is just how I like it.

I have a gold JLC which I keep for the "posh" functions, so with these two watches I do not really need any others. However, having said that, I sort of fancy a no date Sub Mariner as they also have a cool and understated look but it would be a waste of money as it the deepest it will ever go is when I am doing the washing up

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totally agree...
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Old 4 November 2014, 01:07 AM   #80
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Rolex Explorer I Review

Just discovered this thread. Have had my Explorer since 1964. I had a Glycene Airman (24 hour face) great pick up watch. Girls couldn't figure out what time the watch was showing. Well, was in the bar at the DaNang "O" club & a Marine pilot just had to have the watch. Sold it to him for $100. Next R&R to Hong Kong saw the just released Explorer & the rest is history. All the other pilots had the GMT's but I remember a young lady saying..."big watch, little dick". It's been my every day wearer all these years. Been to the doctors twice. Every thing that's been said is so true for the watch. My grandaughter wants it! says Granmaws gold Rolex is too much. She is only 8, wait a few years she will want them both.
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Old 4 November 2014, 05:59 PM   #81
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Lotus, you will HAVE to upload a pic for us to drool!! Please.
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Old 6 November 2014, 12:42 PM   #82
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Very nice, I'm looking to pull the trigger on one myself. I wear a deep sea everyday lately. I tried on the explorer at the AD and you are right, wears very nice. It was going to be either an explorer or a datejust II 116334 with blue index dial. I'm thinking the explorer now. Enjoy the watch!
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Old 7 November 2014, 08:16 AM   #83
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As some say.... It's better to say nothing at all unless you have something nice to say....

GREAT WATCH!
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Old 10 November 2014, 08:50 AM   #84
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I miss my Explorer.
I sold it to buy a Pepsi
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Old 11 November 2014, 12:15 AM   #85
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Yes the Explorer has for some decades been considered an iconic elegant all-rounder.

There is something so brilliant about its understated elegance and simplicity.

What has really impressed me so much about the 39mm version is that Rolex - to its credit - has resisted all temptations of current fads and trends to go the route of the "big watch" and "bling is good".

When I buy a luxury watch, I like to be sure that when I look down at it in 20 years time, I don't find myself saying: "what on earth possessed me to buy this watch?"

Now nearly 40 years after I bought my first luxury watch - a new Omega Speedmaster "moon watch" - I'm always delighted that I spent my AU$71.00 savings on it (I was a young teenager) very well. That was when the AU$ bought 3 Singapore dollars and was a big % more valuable than the US$.

ABOUT THIS HANDS SIZE issue.
Over the many hours I spent researching the Explorer 39mm on the web and in stores, I never noticed that they might be a bit short. Until, that was, I read commentaries about the length of the hands on this site!

Yes, the minute hand IMO should come closer to reaching the markings, if not actually touch them. That would make setting the minute hand precisely much easier.

Yes, if the hour hand was 1mm or so longer at the tip it would have enabled a little more luminous material too. But its length does no adversely affect reading the time accuratley IMO.

Maybe, even the width of the hands could have been very slightly increased in line with the 36mm to 39mm proportional case size increase.

But, do we really believe that Rolex's design team ignored all those design factors?

And, maybe Rolex could have even left some luminous material in the centre lines of the Arabic numerals as in its predecessor. This would help avoid a "blackout" of the numerals in certain light.

But every time I look at the 39mm Explorer, I still marvel at its truly great design.

And all the same, I finally bought the Rolex I have lusted after for 2 decades. Here, down under, since the mid 1990s new Explorers' were very rare and sold at a big premium. Used ones were the same. But just in the last couple of years they have settled down. I was even able to negotiate a good discount on a new watch (making the price less than a used version would cost me!).

Finally, FYI and regarding the hands issue, I have now looked closely at a number of premium brand watches like IWC, Omega, etc. and the likes of Bell & Ross and Sinn. All have various versions where a number of "tool watches" have minute hands a few millimeters short of the markings like the 39mm Explorer.

Now I will cease obsessing over this gorgeous watch's hands and enjoy its overall brilliance.

I'll post a review in a month or so.
Great review, especially on the hands. I'm wavering between the 36mm and the new 39mm because of the 'short hand' criticism. This helps.
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Old 11 November 2014, 08:44 AM   #86
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great review!
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Old 27 November 2014, 12:59 AM   #87
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The explorer is the perfect Rolex.
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Old 27 November 2014, 01:04 AM   #88
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Every time I look at my 39mm Explorer, I pause to marvel at it's beauty. Perhaps I should get out more
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Nice review of a very nice watch!
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