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Watch Professor · 12 January 2010, 02:35 PM

Great look, but too small. I would say the new GMT IIC to be the standard.

jimmyk26 · 13 January 2010, 04:19 AM

I see why you could pick this watch as your "one watch" but as a dive watch enthusiast it is hard for me to call this be perfect watch.

Personally I am more drawn to the Air King models with the explorer style dial.

Cato · 13 January 2010, 04:24 AM

Yes, the Explorer I is perfect.

Ken Cox · 13 January 2010, 05:20 AM

Rolex doesn't make the "perfect" Rolex...yet.

Take the no date sub posted by gelshocker; remove the rotating bezel and replace it with the plain smooth bezel of the Explorer or Air King; retain the Triplock crown and "ears"; remove all the present text from the Sub dial except for the word "ROLEX" and a model number (14XXX); and now you have the perfect Rolex.

MILFAN · 13 January 2010, 06:45 AM

GMT IIc going to be my third Rolex in a next couple of months
Explorer I is great, looks great, feels great

Cheers
M

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Great look, but too small. I would say the new GMT IIC to be the standard.

Boadicea · 14 January 2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Cox

Rolex doesn't make the "perfect" Rolex...yet.

Take the no date sub posted by gelshocker; remove the rotating bezel and replace it with the plain smooth bezel of the Explorer or Air King; retain the Triplock crown and "ears"; remove all the present text from the Sub dial except for the word "ROLEX" and a model number (14XXX); and now you have the perfect Rolex.

You mean you want a 40mm Explorer with a trip lock crown?

RHJ · 31 March 2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Great look, but too small. I would say the new GMT IIC to be the standard.

now in 39mm it's dam close !

Le Chef · 1 April 2016, 12:33 AM

To me this is just about perfect: 39mm works well even with my 7 3/4" wrist. It's been pared back to a minimum but can work with a business suit. It's robust, it's...it's...

I really don't know why I don't have one yet.

watchwatcher · 1 April 2016, 12:38 AM

I think the new version "tweaked" at Basel this year is pretty darn close.

Gaijin · 1 April 2016, 12:40 AM

Epic thread bump..

JP Chestnut · 1 April 2016, 12:48 AM

Which model? The current, soon to be former, model is most definitely not perfect - the hands are too short.

Dr. Robert · 1 April 2016, 01:22 AM

Yup

Explorer1-3232 · 20 March 2018, 12:35 AM

Yes, and when it has the new movement... beyond perfect!

Come on BW don't let me down

Hoppyjr · 20 March 2018, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer1-3232

Yes, and when it has the new movement... beyond perfect!

Come on BW don't let me down

Which “new movement” are you referring to? The Explorer 1 (214270) already has the latest movement with both Parachrom Blue spring and Paraflex shock system. I don’t believe a newer movement exists.

MCO1 · 20 March 2018, 12:47 PM

I didn't realize this was so old! I voted darn close thinking of the 39mm version. Can't say I felt the same about the 36mm version.

Rhone1 · 20 March 2018, 12:50 PM

If it was a little bigger and had the date on it, it would be my favorite watch.

View Poll Results: Rolex Explorer I: The pefect wristwatch?
Absolutely!	100	17.95%
Darn close	134	24.06%
Top 10	111	19.93%
I see your point and am considering it--	23	4.13%
Not sure	32	5.75%
Nope	149	26.75%
No opinion / refuse to answer	8	1.44%
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1 April 2016, 12:33 AM	#128
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Would be owner To me this is just about perfect: 39mm works well even with my 7 3/4" wrist. It's been pared back to a minimum but can work with a business suit. It's robust, it's...it's... I really don't know why I don't have one yet.

1 April 2016, 01:22 AM	#132
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,224	Yup __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 January 2010, 02:35 PM	#121
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Great look, but too small. I would say the new GMT IIC to be the standard.

13 January 2010, 04:19 AM	#122
jimmyk26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 21	I see why you could pick this watch as your "one watch" but as a dive watch enthusiast it is hard for me to call this be perfect watch. Personally I am more drawn to the Air King models with the explorer style dial.

13 January 2010, 04:24 AM	#123
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Yes, the Explorer I is perfect.

13 January 2010, 05:20 AM	#124
Ken Cox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Ken Cox Location: Bend, Oregon, USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 469	Rolex doesn't make the "perfect" Rolex...yet. Take the no date sub posted by gelshocker; remove the rotating bezel and replace it with the plain smooth bezel of the Explorer or Air King; retain the Triplock crown and "ears"; remove all the present text from the Sub dial except for the word "ROLEX" and a model number (14XXX); and now you have the perfect Rolex.

1 April 2016, 12:38 AM	#129
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,478	I think the new version "tweaked" at Basel this year is pretty darn close.

1 April 2016, 12:40 AM	#130
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Epic thread bump..

1 April 2016, 12:48 AM	#131
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Which model? The current, soon to be former, model is most definitely not perfect - the hands are too short.

20 March 2018, 12:35 AM	#133
Explorer1-3232 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 4	Yes, and when it has the new movement... beyond perfect! Come on BW don't let me down

20 March 2018, 12:47 PM	#135
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I didn't realize this was so old! I voted darn close thinking of the 39mm version. Can't say I felt the same about the 36mm version.

20 March 2018, 12:50 PM	#136
Rhone1 Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 35	If it was a little bigger and had the date on it, it would be my favorite watch.

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