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9 July 2023, 11:51 PM
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An old dog and a new trick...
Subs and Sea Dwellers have always been my favorite models...
And for the last 40 plus years I have worn almost nothing else... But since purchasing my Explorer some two and a half years ago, I hardly wear them anymore...  I never thought I'd see the day...  IMG_9885.JPG |
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9 July 2023, 11:55 PM
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Real Name: JC
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Out of curiosity, why do you think that is? Why you prefer the Explorer over the SD or Sub.
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10 July 2023, 12:10 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Global in 1C
Watch: 1675
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Explorer looks good = under the radar
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1675, 14060M, 16600, 16610, 16610LV, 16622, 16700LN, 116520 |
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10 July 2023, 12:14 AM
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10 July 2023, 12:20 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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Definitely could be a one and done. Comfortable, lightweight, easy on the eyes
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10 July 2023, 12:21 AM
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I still love my 16600 and my 14060m and have no intension of selling them... Increasingly though, the old adage of "Less is More" seems to be appealing to me to a greater degree... The overall size of the Explorer, the simplicity and understated nature of the piece just works so well... Maybe its just old age creeping in...
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10 July 2023, 12:30 AM
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x1 is amazing. Absolutely amazing. Simple. Elegant. Minimalist.
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10 July 2023, 12:43 AM
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Location: The Doghouse
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I’ve been defaulting to my Explorer so often it has me questioning whether I need to own as many watches as I do. The Explorer disappears on the wrist and the dial reads easy without glasses. I hike daily in fair weather and the Explorer is my go to. No doubt when winter rolls around again I’ll be glad I have other watch options but when I’m wearing shorts I’m almost always wearing the Explorer.
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10 July 2023, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Uk
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The Explorer is a classic looking watch and one that never looks dated
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10 July 2023, 01:13 AM
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Location: Michigan
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The Explorer is more low profile, lighter, and wears more comfortably to me. I should have never traded my 214270.
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10 July 2023, 02:46 AM
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Not as busy as the ceramic bezels are on the divers.
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10 July 2023, 05:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2023
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I've never seen an Explorer that I didn't like. In my opinion, even the two-tone version looks good, although I prefer the stainless steel models.
Rolex makes and has made many wonderful watches, but the Explorer and the Submariner (especially the two-liner) have always been my two personal favorites.
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10 July 2023, 07:28 AM
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So OP do you just have the 5 digits references that you are comparing your wearing history with or do you also have some 6 digits? If the latter, I would suspect the overall size and balance of the Ex1 draws you in. The 6 digits look great imo but are top heavy. |
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10 July 2023, 07:57 AM
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The Explorer is a classic for sure - could be a one and done...
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10 July 2023, 08:19 AM
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Location: USA
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Not sure about 2 1/2 years ago but definitely now. Have to watch what you’re wearing more. Gotta be it.
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10 July 2023, 10:04 AM
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I did not like the ceramic bezel, the maxi dial or the thicker lugs...The glide-lock bracelet was very nice but not as comfortable as the 93150 0r 93160 in my opinion... |
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10 July 2023, 11:23 AM
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10 July 2023, 11:30 AM
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