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Old 16 July 2012, 11:28 AM   #121
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Couple new ones. Been wearing the black Swiss Army for the last week.



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Old 17 July 2012, 10:21 PM   #122
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pictures dont do justice to this watch, u just have to wear it, it feels so right..
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Old 17 July 2012, 10:34 PM   #123
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pictures dont do justice to this watch, u just have to wear it, it feels so right..
My favorite watch at the moment. So comfortable. I was traveling last week and had my GMT IIc with me which was nice, but as soon as I got home and unpacked I put on Exp I and did not take it off since.
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Old 18 July 2012, 01:56 AM   #124
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I have bought this watch on Friday.
Perfect match with a suit.
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Old 18 July 2012, 02:02 AM   #125
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Old 18 July 2012, 09:14 AM   #126
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Old 18 July 2012, 02:49 PM   #127
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My favorite watch at the moment. So comfortable. I was traveling last week and had my GMT IIc with me which was nice, but as soon as I got home and unpacked I put on Exp I and did not take it off since.
wish i hadnt bought my previous datejust II's which i rarely wear..
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Old 30 July 2012, 05:23 AM   #128
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the Explorer I trancends man
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Old 30 July 2012, 06:03 AM   #129
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Gents does 214270 have same hands as 14270 or are they bit different?
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Old 30 July 2012, 10:22 AM   #130
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Gents does 214270 have same hands as 14270 or are they bit different?
Many believe they are the same, but I read somewhere that they are not. Somebody measured them. I had the 214270 and 114270 side by side at an AD and it looked like the 39mm version has longer hands. Some find them short for the dial of the 39. Not me.

But I do prefer the 36mm model - dial seems to be better balanced with the EXPLORER in the upper part of the dial.
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Old 30 July 2012, 11:10 AM   #131
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Old 31 July 2012, 01:54 AM   #132
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the shorter hands have the effect of creating a very "open" dial which is pretty interesting.
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Old 6 August 2012, 08:49 AM   #133
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Just browsing, love this watch on a strap ~ just awesome.
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Old 16 August 2012, 09:29 PM   #134
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Hi Newbie here, just wanted to share my new (old) 1973 Explorer with the forum..
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Old 16 August 2012, 10:41 PM   #135
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Apologies for the Iphone pics.
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Old 2 September 2012, 09:02 AM   #136
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114270. F Series.

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Old 4 September 2012, 12:12 AM   #137
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Another nice PDF article on the Explorer:

Revolution: The Explorer's Club - January 2011
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Old 4 September 2012, 12:26 AM   #138
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Old 6 September 2012, 06:15 PM   #139
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Damn you people!!!

This thread has persuaded me that I must have a 114270 even though I've only bought 1950s & 60s watches previously.
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Old 6 September 2012, 06:21 PM   #140
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Now you knw how I felt 5 months ago, it's a fantastic piece, 36mm one is the one too have, possibly best stainless steel Rolex model! Now hard part is locating one at a good price!
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Old 6 September 2012, 06:40 PM   #141
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Hi folks,

Don't think this has been posted here already (apologies if it has), but there's a nice test review of the Explorer in the current issue of Watchtime.com:

http://www.watchtime.com/reviews/cli...olex-explorer/

Gets an overall score of 90% - not too shabby!

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Old 7 September 2012, 03:43 AM   #142
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Now you knw how I felt 5 months ago, it's a fantastic piece, 36mm one is the one too have, possibly best stainless steel Rolex model! Now hard part is locating one at a good price!
Tried on a couple in Burlington Arcade today. 36mm is perfect for me. One was £3700 & the other (with box & papers) was £3750. Neither cheap, both very nice indeed.
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Old 7 September 2012, 03:46 AM   #143
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Burlington arcade prices are exorbitant, try second time round near bond street station. I bought mine from Spain for £2300 inclusive of cost of travel.
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Old 7 September 2012, 03:47 AM   #144
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Mine is a D serial 2005 model full set bought in pristine condition.
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Old 7 September 2012, 09:17 AM   #145
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Burlington arcade prices are exorbitant, try second time round near bond street station. I bought mine from Spain for £2300 inclusive of cost of travel.
That's a great price, & some good advice, thanks.

What dealer did you buy from in Spain & did they speak fluent English, or do you speak fluent Spanish?
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Old 7 September 2012, 05:01 PM   #146
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Old 7 September 2012, 05:19 PM   #147
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No worries. I bought it from a private collector they're usually where you can get best prices from as you cut out the middle man I.e. the dealer. I understand a bit of Spanish and the guy understood a bit of English so we got by. I found him on chrono24, you get best prices in Italy and Spain when it comes to Rolexes. If you know how to spot a real from a fake I would highly recommend collecting in person.
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Old 10 September 2012, 10:12 AM   #148
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Very nice pictures. Great watch.
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Old 14 September 2012, 02:13 PM   #149
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39mm Explorer with Leather Straps

Bought a couple leather straps for my 39mm Explorer from Crown & Buckle, same leather but one is 20/18 with whitish stitching and the other is 20/20 with dark brown stitching.

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Old 14 September 2012, 02:37 PM   #150
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