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Old 8 July 2010, 11:47 AM   #31
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great review!! very classy yet durable.



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Old 8 July 2010, 01:54 PM   #32
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Do the 3, 6, and 9 have any lume? Did they ever?
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Old 12 July 2010, 05:22 AM   #33
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What a beautiful watch and great review. This is my first post, having recently found this forum. Really love the discussions and reviews, finding them most helpful and entertaining simultaneously. Love my 10 yr old Air King, and perhaps will purchase an Explorer as my next.
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Old 12 July 2010, 09:07 AM   #34
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Great review I was thinking of selling mine. I love it I just wear my Sea-Dweller more. After reading this it makes me want to keep it.
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Old 13 July 2010, 06:46 PM   #35
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Excellent timepiece.. Looking forward to my first Rolex
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Old 14 July 2010, 05:01 AM   #36
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That was going to be my first Rolex...

... until I saw the 16610LV "V" series.

But now that the 39mm is coming on Sep/Oct '10, I'm gonna get it now!

Sometimes you just feel the need of something different, something special.

Thank you and for a great, to the point, honest review!
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Old 14 July 2010, 01:29 PM   #37
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Great review of a great watch, a classic, an icon!
I dig mine!

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Old 14 July 2010, 10:52 PM   #38
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lovely watch and great review.
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Old 17 July 2010, 12:13 PM   #39
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Great review. I love this watch!
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Old 27 July 2010, 10:58 PM   #40
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This is a great review. I have been wanting an Explorer and like the size of the original. It is a classic, uncluttered dial and very understated. The pics of the new version on Rolex's website make it a very tempting choice. My local AD is going to call me when it comes in. I have a small wrist, so the 36mm is a great size for me (though my ND Sub is not weighing me down), but I really like the look of 2010 model.
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Old 18 August 2010, 04:34 AM   #41
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The Rolex Explorer I is a well made watch. I have worn the same one everyday since 1981. This was in the field, not in an office.I had it Serviced when needed. I still keeps perfect time.
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Old 12 October 2010, 04:43 AM   #42
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I love my explorer too! Does anyone know if the indicator surrounds on this 114270 are white gold?
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Old 22 October 2010, 07:12 AM   #43
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I agree the Explorer I is a classy understated watch. I use to breeze over it in the show case being attracted to the flashy bezels, gold, etc., but one day it struck to try it on and I was impressed with the beauty in the simplicity & elegance of the design.
Noteworthy is that THIS is the watch (1954 Model) that Ian Fleming wore on his wrist during the writing of the James Bond Novels (featured in a Watch Time magazine article last year), so that makes it even more special and perhaps the true "Bond" watch.
The 36mm is a little small for my big paws, but I may get the new 39mm when it's available.
May you enjoy it for many years!
Cheers!
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Old 22 October 2010, 07:37 AM   #44
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Got mine since july and love it.I can wear it anywhere without any worries.

Good review.
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Old 22 October 2010, 11:32 AM   #45
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Nice review. I love mine. Tried the 39mm one on in Argentina and found it too big for my tastes (although all watches are going bigger so maybe it makes sense). I hope they continue to make it in 36mm though.
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Old 11 November 2010, 10:26 PM   #46
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Congrats for the review.
I love it and I GOT IT SINCE TWO WEEKS AGO!
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Old 14 November 2010, 02:11 PM   #47
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I love the 39mm explorer but I wish rolex would have made the hands bigger.
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Old 27 December 2010, 08:47 AM   #48
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Thanks for the review. I'm going to buy an Explorer next month, Jan 2011, and I'm having a real problem deciding betwee the Explorer and the Explorer II.

Might come down to the fact that I've never been very happy with a watch that doesn't have a date.

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Old 20 January 2012, 04:05 AM   #49
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Can anyone please suggest what brand nato strap or leather strap for the 36mm explorer? Also where to purchase? Thanks in advance gentlemen.
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Old 26 January 2012, 11:56 PM   #50
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Thank you for this real life review The more I look at the Explorer and read about it, the better that watch becomes. Perhaps the Rolex that is still closest to the 'soul'. Clean, simple lines without pretence. A movement so sturdy and accurate even Walt Odets mentioned this in his otherwise vitriolic review and on a (carbon) strap a most classy dress watch Wise choice.

This perfectly sums up my reasoning about this watch.

So I acquired a second hand Explorer 1 on Monday.
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Old 27 January 2012, 12:00 AM   #51
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Can anyone please suggest what brand nato strap or leather strap for the 36mm explorer? Also where to purchase? Thanks in advance gentlemen.
I've just ordered 4 different straps from Watcharama.com (UK based), there are other suppliers of course.

Royal Marines Regimental strap
Blue and White
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Skunk
Average of £5 quid each

Pictures posted when they arrive if you are interested.
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Old 27 January 2012, 01:55 PM   #52
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Lovely watch. Makes me regret selling my 14270
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Old 27 January 2012, 10:15 PM   #53
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Boy I wish my new 39mm had those 3,6,9 lumed numbers,,,looks a lot better than straight chrome!!
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Old 30 January 2012, 11:28 AM   #54
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Boy I wish my new 39mm had those 3,6,9 lumed numbers,,,looks a lot better than straight chrome!!
They are whitegold not chrome..
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Old 4 February 2012, 02:11 AM   #55
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nice! very classy
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