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UnicoJG · 28 June 2016, 08:40 AM

I noticed that many TRF members are thrilled about the new updated 2016 Explorer 1. I know that many current Explorer 1 owners of the previous versions love theirs. I really like the Explorer 1 (39mm), more than the Explorer 2, however, I just can't get past the no date function.....What do you guys think?

speedolex · 28 June 2016, 08:45 AM

Speaking for myself, the date function does not come into play whatsoever.

The simplicity of the dial is the Explorer's strongest feature, the vintage generation 1016 adds to that vibe by having a bling-less dial, no white gold, nothing shiny, flat, matte, just about the closest thing to a pure tool watch that Rolex has ever created.

kunlun · 28 June 2016, 08:47 AM

I like having a date on my watches, but the new explorer is quite nice.

japenney · 28 June 2016, 08:58 AM

the new explorer is great but i need a date and a Chrono / timing bezel ideally. I can make due with just the Chrono / timing bezel and no actual date function because you can create a makeshift date with either of these complications.

77T · 28 June 2016, 09:12 AM

Any Daytona owner will tell ya - Date?
Who needs a date???...

Correct time, yes.

The Libertine · 28 June 2016, 09:15 AM

Lack of the date does not bother me in the least.

busytimmy · 28 June 2016, 09:17 AM

Date is way overrated

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SemperFi · 28 June 2016, 09:18 AM

I couldn't care less about a date function. That's why I own an Explorer.

Lol-x · 28 June 2016, 09:20 AM

In this day and age with computers and mobile phones the date is readily accessible on the odd occasion when reference to it may be required.
No doubt the date feature is very useful.
However the beauty of the Explorer without the date is pure simple unobstructed or detracted pleasure to the eye from an aesthetic perspective.
The same may equally be said about the no-date Submariner.
And how do you think a Daytona would look with a cyclops.......
The best option is to have a second watch to swap when that desire to have a date feature becomes too much and you can cure the pain.

clock · 28 June 2016, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by speedolex

Speaking for myself, the date function does not come into play whatsoever.

The simplicity of the dial is the Explorer's strongest feature, the vintage generation 1016 adds to that vibe by having a bling-less dial, no white gold, nothing shiny, flat, matte, just about the closest thing to a pure tool watch that Rolex has ever created.

That's a beauty.

HenryS · 28 June 2016, 09:27 AM

It's great because it doesn't have a date.

masyv6 · 28 June 2016, 09:36 AM

Who cares about a date window?

watchwatcher · 28 June 2016, 09:53 AM

If you can't get past the watch not having a date, then it's not for you.

Boothroyd · 28 June 2016, 10:47 AM

I like having one watch with a date function, certainly. But I really like my Explorer and BB for their clean lines while telling time; the quintessential function of a wristwatch. Date not mandatory for me.

GB-man · 28 June 2016, 10:50 AM

It's a great looking piece but I prefer to have a date. That and someone I dislike with great passion wears one. It's ruined it for me.

LostInTime · 28 June 2016, 10:54 AM

Sometimes, less is more.

Xeer · 28 June 2016, 10:57 AM

My only Rolex with a date? A Datejust.

Hairdude1 · 28 June 2016, 10:58 AM

Yes! Love my EXI

Javier2.0t · 28 June 2016, 11:48 AM

The fact that it doesn't have a date is why I love it.

sea-dweller · 28 June 2016, 11:57 AM

Don't need a date!

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adawil2002 · 28 June 2016, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeer

My only Rolex with a date? A Datejust.

That's what the Explorer I would be with a date, right?

speedolex · 28 June 2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by clock

That's a beauty.

Thank you for the kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HenryS

It's great because it doesn't have a date.

Bingo.

visualplane · 28 June 2016, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedolex

Speaking for myself, the date function does not come into play whatsoever.

The simplicity of the dial is the Explorer's strongest feature, the vintage generation 1016 adds to that vibe by having a bling-less dial, no white gold, nothing shiny, flat, matte, just about the closest thing to a pure tool watch that Rolex has ever created.

I would love to have this.

tigerpac · 28 June 2016, 12:20 PM

^^ +1

speedolex · 28 June 2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by visualplane

I would love to have this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerpac

^^ +1

Thank you, gentlemen. There are great 1016's out there, a fantastic way to enter the vintage world if so inclined.

visualplane · 28 June 2016, 01:04 PM

They look great on a leather strap, and I love the typography.

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psv · 28 June 2016, 01:23 PM

Perfect travel watch, makes setting local timezone and quick. I tried on the 2016 Explorer one. It is one great everyday watch.

DCheeta · 28 June 2016, 02:14 PM

I've always preferred watches without the date. They're more symmetrical, and setting the date is a pain in the arse. Explorer is a fantastic watch, maybe the purest expression of the Rolex sport watch.

Now that I think of it, why don't I have one?

datejust24 · 28 June 2016, 02:56 PM

The 1016 is the epitome of what an iconic and perfectly designed classic tool watch is and Speedolex has an absolutely gorgeous gorgeous example...imo Rolex' vintage sports watches are by far and above my all time favorite references...the simplistic matte dial and lack of date complication are what make me love some of the vintage Rolex references i.e. The 1016,5513/12,1019 even a 1665 due to the lack of the cyclops bc that's what really turns me off about having a date. ...I don't need a date function and don't intend on ever owning a model WITH a date function with the exception of a Tudor Big Block or maybe a matte 16660 SD. Out of all the modern Rolex, I'm drawn to the 116600 for that very reason along with the domed crystal and thinner lugs. I wish Rolex would consider somewhat of a slight case re design but I know that's very wishful thinking...my experience with owning the 114060 was extremely disappointing (and short lived)due to just how uncomfortable the the new case was to me...I didn't think I would ever regret selling my beloved 14060M F serial as much as I did once I had it...within 2 months it was gone and the watch after that was gone within a month due to what I believe was fate. I came across my dream watch ...my beautiful '74 maxi dial 5512 Sub.....what an iconic watch just as the 1016!!...I'm not knocking anyone for owning modern pieces, there are plenty of beautiful references, however I just prefer simplicity and vintage seems to check all the boxes for me because of those reasons.

Rocket_Man · 28 June 2016, 03:25 PM

If you put a date on this watch it would change the entire character of the watch. There was a period when the Explorer did have a date. The Explorer Date (ref 5700?) but to me it just didn't look right and thankfully it is still sans date.

28 June 2016, 08:40 AM	#1
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	2016 Explorer 1, great even without the date? I noticed that many TRF members are thrilled about the new updated 2016 Explorer 1. I know that many current Explorer 1 owners of the previous versions love theirs. I really like the Explorer 1 (39mm), more than the Explorer 2, however, I just can't get past the no date function.....What do you guys think?

28 June 2016, 09:12 AM	#5
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,911	Any Daytona owner will tell ya - Date? Who needs a date???... Correct time, yes. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 June 2016, 09:20 AM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	In this day and age with computers and mobile phones the date is readily accessible on the odd occasion when reference to it may be required. No doubt the date feature is very useful. However the beauty of the Explorer without the date is pure simple unobstructed or detracted pleasure to the eye from an aesthetic perspective. The same may equally be said about the no-date Submariner. And how do you think a Daytona would look with a cyclops....... The best option is to have a second watch to swap when that desire to have a date feature becomes too much and you can cure the pain. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 June 2016, 10:47 AM	#14
Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,190	I like having one watch with a date function, certainly. But I really like my Explorer and BB for their clean lines while telling time; the quintessential function of a wristwatch. Date not mandatory for me. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

28 June 2016, 10:58 AM	#18
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Yes! Love my EXI __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

28 June 2016, 08:45 AM	#2
speedolex Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 1,231	Speaking for myself, the date function does not come into play whatsoever. The simplicity of the dial is the Explorer's strongest feature, the vintage generation 1016 adds to that vibe by having a bling-less dial, no white gold, nothing shiny, flat, matte, just about the closest thing to a pure tool watch that Rolex has ever created.

28 June 2016, 08:47 AM	#3
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,910	I like having a date on my watches, but the new explorer is quite nice.

28 June 2016, 08:58 AM	#4
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	the new explorer is great but i need a date and a Chrono / timing bezel ideally. I can make due with just the Chrono / timing bezel and no actual date function because you can create a makeshift date with either of these complications.

28 June 2016, 09:15 AM	#6
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Lack of the date does not bother me in the least.

28 June 2016, 09:17 AM	#7
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Date is way overrated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2016, 09:18 AM	#8
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I couldn't care less about a date function. That's why I own an Explorer.

28 June 2016, 09:27 AM	#11
HenryS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Washington DC Posts: 9	It's great because it doesn't have a date.

28 June 2016, 09:36 AM	#12
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,753	Who cares about a date window?

28 June 2016, 09:53 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,547	If you can't get past the watch not having a date, then it's not for you.

28 June 2016, 10:50 AM	#15
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,912	It's a great looking piece but I prefer to have a date. That and someone I dislike with great passion wears one. It's ruined it for me.

28 June 2016, 10:54 AM	#16
LostInTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Is Everything Posts: 205	Sometimes, less is more.

28 June 2016, 10:57 AM	#17
Xeer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 179	My only Rolex with a date? A Datejust.

28 June 2016, 11:48 AM	#19
Javier2.0t "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 223	The fact that it doesn't have a date is why I love it.

28 June 2016, 11:57 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Don't need a date! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

28 June 2016, 12:20 PM	#24
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 651	^^ +1

28 June 2016, 01:04 PM	#26
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,170	They look great on a leather strap, and I love the typography. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

28 June 2016, 01:23 PM	#27
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Perfect travel watch, makes setting local timezone and quick. I tried on the 2016 Explorer one. It is one great everyday watch.

28 June 2016, 02:14 PM	#28
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	I've always preferred watches without the date. They're more symmetrical, and setting the date is a pain in the arse. Explorer is a fantastic watch, maybe the purest expression of the Rolex sport watch. Now that I think of it, why don't I have one?

28 June 2016, 02:56 PM	#29
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	The 1016 is the epitome of what an iconic and perfectly designed classic tool watch is and Speedolex has an absolutely gorgeous gorgeous example...imo Rolex' vintage sports watches are by far and above my all time favorite references...the simplistic matte dial and lack of date complication are what make me love some of the vintage Rolex references i.e. The 1016,5513/12,1019 even a 1665 due to the lack of the cyclops bc that's what really turns me off about having a date. ...I don't need a date function and don't intend on ever owning a model WITH a date function with the exception of a Tudor Big Block or maybe a matte 16660 SD. Out of all the modern Rolex, I'm drawn to the 116600 for that very reason along with the domed crystal and thinner lugs. I wish Rolex would consider somewhat of a slight case re design but I know that's very wishful thinking...my experience with owning the 114060 was extremely disappointing (and short lived)due to just how uncomfortable the the new case was to me...I didn't think I would ever regret selling my beloved 14060M F serial as much as I did once I had it...within 2 months it was gone and the watch after that was gone within a month due to what I believe was fate. I came across my dream watch ...my beautiful '74 maxi dial 5512 Sub.....what an iconic watch just as the 1016!!...I'm not knocking anyone for owning modern pieces, there are plenty of beautiful references, however I just prefer simplicity and vintage seems to check all the boxes for me because of those reasons.

28 June 2016, 03:25 PM	#30
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,328	If you put a date on this watch it would change the entire character of the watch. There was a period when the Explorer did have a date. The Explorer Date (ref 5700?) but to me it just didn't look right and thankfully it is still sans date.

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