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Otto · 2 July 2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jalil-e

Everyday use...always something special with it!

http://www.rolexforums.com/attachmen...1&d=1465824868

Well, that looks simply great!

MorningTundra · 2 July 2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Skidrowe

Can I join the 1016 club?

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1985 edition, the image doesn't do it justice.

Cheers!

Skid...

Now THAT'S an Explorer!

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RHJ · 2 July 2016, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by w!dowmaker

Today's 2️⃣1️⃣4️⃣2️⃣7️⃣0️⃣

Best 214270 ever seen! Complements!

RDK · 2 July 2016, 06:52 PM

My 214270

visualplane · 3 July 2016, 03:50 AM

I ordered an Everest rubber strap this morning, but in the meantime here's my current photo.

dysondiver · 3 July 2016, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RG1825

Compared to Sub c (sold mine for exp39) it sits much lower and curves around my wrist a bit more. Lovely, sleek, low-profile fit, which is exactly why I traded my sub in for it! Overhang on the wrist is about the same (think lug-to-lug is only 1mm different so makes sense) but as I said, much easier to deal with as it sits so low.

I can barely feel it is on my wrist and slips under my dress cuff like a dream! I miss the good looks of the sub, but this is perfect for me as a young professional.

well im not young or professional , but ill risk trying one on , thanks for the info.

RG1825 · 3 July 2016, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

well im not young or professional , but ill risk trying one on , thanks for the info.

Young professional just meaning it's good for someone who doesn't want to be too flashy, but still looks smart. Enjoy the hunt for one!

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Skidrowe · 3 July 2016, 04:48 AM

Thanks, also have a leather strap that looks really nice it.

Cheers!

RHJ · 3 July 2016, 08:03 AM

Bath for mine this evening : After 35° in the central part of Italy a fresh up in mountain water

Splash · 3 July 2016, 08:45 AM

Love the look of the Explorer on leather!

I found a dealer with one in stock not too far away. Have plans to see it next week- can't wait!

Jaycnyp · 3 July 2016, 11:46 AM

Haven't been able to wear a watch lately. This thread makes me miss mine (that's locked away in my safe)!

JKolmo · 3 July 2016, 09:56 PM

Great to wear on July 3! One of the three days per month the Explorer actually has a date function 😀

ragingcao · 6 July 2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Goes great with that shirt and jacket. Just exudes classy.

Thank you for the kind words 😉

RG1825 · 6 July 2016, 07:18 PM

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ragingcao · 6 July 2016, 07:52 PM

Let's welcome the new owners of Basel 16 Explorer here 😄

Vestermar87 · 6 July 2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingcao

Let's welcome the new owners of Basel 16 Explorer here 😄

I literally can't wait no more... Receiving mine (hopefully) monday next week. Will post pictures soon :)

mui.richard · 6 July 2016, 08:32 PM

Elegant. Clean, simple. Tough as a nail and yet refined at the same time.

Not against the 2016 update but it doesn't move me. And I doubt the lumed 3-6-9 would look as good as the WG 3-6-9...

a watch is meant to be worn

RG1825 · 6 July 2016, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mui.richard

. And I doubt the lumed 3-6-9 would look as good as the WG 3-6-9...

x2 - love the WG more and more every day.

In an ideal world I would have the new one at night and WG in the day!

visualplane · 6 July 2016, 10:07 PM

So classy

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RHJ · 7 July 2016, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RG1825

x2 - love the WG more and more every day.

In an ideal world I would have the new one at night and WG in the day!

Great idea!

kamilof · 7 July 2016, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

We have threads for every other model it seems other than the legendary Explorer. Sorry, this isn't for the Explorer II as I believe there already is a thread for that model. Let's see them. Modern, vintage, if you got them, show them............

Here's my ROLEX Explorer reference 114270 from the year 2001 (has a K serial number) - cheers !

roll9 · 7 July 2016, 07:24 AM

You just have to love an explorer/leather setup.

kamilof · 7 July 2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

pretty cool vintage ROLEX advertisement - thanks for sharing!

Friar · 7 July 2016, 12:41 PM

My 214270 is a bit over two years old. After a honeymoon period, I rarely wore it because it wasn't as easy to read as my other watches. Recently though, it was become a favorite because it is so comfortable on the wrist.

RG1825 · 7 July 2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Friar

My 214270 is a bit over two years old. After a honeymoon period, I rarely wore it because it wasn't as easy to read as my other watches. Recently though, it was become a favorite because it is so comfortable on the wrist.

What do you mean by being hard to read? I think I get what you mean - I often take longer reading the time on my exp than my old sub, but I can't work out why :/

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ragingcao · 7 July 2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vestermar87

I literally can't wait no more... Receiving mine (hopefully) monday next week. Will post pictures soon :)

Congrats in advance. Looking forward to your incoming pics.
Monday can't come soon enough, can it?

Skidrowe · 8 July 2016, 12:26 AM

Can any 1016 experts help me out, I'm the original owner since 86'. The serial number is 856 series.

The watch has sat for most of it's life in a night stand because I found wearing it uncomfortable and was scared to damage it.

I just recently started wearing it again and then stumbled upon this great forum. Any info about 1016's would be appreciated.

Cheers guys!

Ken

Friar · 8 July 2016, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RG1825

What do you mean by being hard to read? I think I get what you mean - I often take longer reading the time on my exp than my old sub, but I can't work out why :/

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Often the white gold hands "gray out" against the black dial so you're depending upon the thin strip of lume to distinctly define the hand-especially the minute hand. When looking at the watch from certain angles or when light is reflecting off the hands, this is not a problem. I have a Ball WorldTimer which has the same issue. The new 2016 Explorer will probably be better in this regard as the hands and lume seem to broader.

The Ranger's hands are broader, as is the lume and quickly visible at a glance. It's the visibility issue which led me to choose the polar Explorer II.

RG1825 · 10 July 2016, 04:45 AM

Can never decide whether it's blue or green :/ green to the eye and blue in photos

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visualplane · 10 July 2016, 05:13 AM

The longer i've worn mine (2 weeks), the more I appreciate the design.

3 July 2016, 08:03 AM	#879
RHJ 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: here Watch: 214270 Mk1 Posts: 922	Bath for mine this evening : After 35° in the central part of Italy a fresh up in mountain water __________________ here to learn

10 July 2016, 04:45 AM	#899
RG1825 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: London Posts: 148	TRF Explorer I Club Thread Can never decide whether it's blue or green :/ green to the eye and blue in photos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 July 2016, 06:52 PM	#874
RDK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Netherlands Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 18	My 214270

3 July 2016, 03:50 AM	#875
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,170	I ordered an Everest rubber strap this morning, but in the meantime here's my current photo.

3 July 2016, 04:48 AM	#878
Skidrowe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Canada Watch: and learn! Posts: 43	Thanks, also have a leather strap that looks really nice it. Cheers!

3 July 2016, 08:45 AM	#880
Splash "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 135	Love the look of the Explorer on leather! I found a dealer with one in stock not too far away. Have plans to see it next week- can't wait!

3 July 2016, 11:46 AM	#881
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	Haven't been able to wear a watch lately. This thread makes me miss mine (that's locked away in my safe)!

3 July 2016, 09:56 PM	#882
JKolmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 61	Great to wear on July 3! One of the three days per month the Explorer actually has a date function 😀

6 July 2016, 07:18 PM	#884
RG1825 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: London Posts: 148	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2016, 07:52 PM	#885
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Let's welcome the new owners of Basel 16 Explorer here 😄

6 July 2016, 08:32 PM	#887
mui.richard "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 673	Elegant. Clean, simple. Tough as a nail and yet refined at the same time. Not against the 2016 update but it doesn't move me. And I doubt the lumed 3-6-9 would look as good as the WG 3-6-9... a watch is meant to be worn

6 July 2016, 10:07 PM	#889
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,170	So classy Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

7 July 2016, 12:41 PM	#894
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	My 214270 is a bit over two years old. After a honeymoon period, I rarely wore it because it wasn't as easy to read as my other watches. Recently though, it was become a favorite because it is so comfortable on the wrist.

10 July 2016, 05:13 AM	#900
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,170	The longer i've worn mine (2 weeks), the more I appreciate the design.

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