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17 December 2018, 05:03 AM | #1 |
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Black dial Explorer type models
This is my first time posting although I have been viewing the forum for a month or two. My situation is that I am trying to identify certain Rolex models with black faces as I want to replace my current watch with such a model. I like clean and simple watches without date and I am attracted to the Explorer particularly the 1016 but the scarcity and cost of these make considering alternatives a sensible option. There are several models that I have come across such as the 116000 and 114200 that in some cases have black dials and some with the quarter Arabic numerals closely resembling the Explorer. I did come across somewhere on the forum, and cannot find it again, a black faced watch with full vertical Arabic numerals although it did have date, I think it was something like 116334.
What I need help with is to identify such models to help make the search easier and also what is the difference between 11600 and 116000? My inclination is to stay with a slightly older model without the engraved reflective inner bezel. Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated. |
17 December 2018, 06:03 AM | #2 |
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Why not a 14270 Explorer?
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17 December 2018, 08:21 AM | #3 |
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I have considered the 14270 & 114270 very carefully but I am just not attracted to the white gold indices and numerals as I feel they are too busy and detract from the clean appearance of the watch. Having said that they can represent good value and if there were no acceptable alternatives I would consider a 14270/114270.
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17 December 2018, 08:29 AM | #4 | |
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That said, if you like the 1016, you should just buy one. Ultimately, you probably won't be satisfied with a substitute.
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17 December 2018, 09:09 AM | #5 |
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Look at the black dial OP 34 if buying new. I have a 1016 and it wears not far off that size. Otherwise for vintage, I don't know what would work except an Air King or the Explorer.
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17 December 2018, 12:00 PM | #6 |
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I have tried to attach some photos of watches but unfortunately I have a very new computer with a different operating system that I cannot seem to make work so pictures will have to wait. To clarify, I am not necessarily obsessed with an Explorer only that this model was appealing to me. I am not a collector so box & papers etc. are not important requirement for me. I wear a watch every day, all day and I want to find a good replacement for my current watch. I have found several references on the forum of a 36mm OP 11600 with black face and 3 6 9 numerals that was market apparently only in Japan. Does anyone know anything about this watch?
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