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Old 16 July 2019, 01:30 PM   #1
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First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?

Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.
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Old 16 July 2019, 01:33 PM   #2
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One of my favorites. Versatile and comfortable. You won’t be disappointed!
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Old 16 July 2019, 01:55 PM   #3
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I think you’re going to love it. As for “hard to find,” that’s quite subjective on where you live and your AD.
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Old 16 July 2019, 02:07 PM   #4
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It's hard-ish. I've been to 6 different ADs over the last few months and not one had an Explorer, nor has one called me back saying they got one. I stopped in a 7th store on Saturday and one was just sitting in the case ready to be bought.
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Old 16 July 2019, 03:02 PM   #5
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Tougher up here in Oregon with no sales tax. That's for sure.
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Old 16 July 2019, 03:57 PM   #6
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First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?

Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.
Does the short lead time and "surprising" ease of availability make it less desirable?
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Old 17 July 2019, 01:00 AM   #7
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Love mine, have not worn any of my other watches since I acquired it. Go for it.
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Old 17 July 2019, 01:03 AM   #8
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Great watch, on my list.
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Old 17 July 2019, 01:44 AM   #9
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A great watch! The one watch for the desert island.
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Old 17 July 2019, 03:14 AM   #10
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It's not hard to find with a bit of work, but a fantastic watch! I think you will really enjoy it.
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Old 17 July 2019, 03:33 AM   #11
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A great daily piece that works well for any occasion; If you grow fond of it you might not bother buying any other watches! But wheres the fun in that?!
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Old 17 July 2019, 03:39 AM   #12
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A great watch! The one watch for the desert island.
I love my explorer but if on a desert island I need a date! (And possibly gmt function ).
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Old 17 July 2019, 03:46 AM   #13
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Thanks for all the replies. I was originally looking for a DJ 41 dark rhodium / fluted / jubilee but this seems a little more versatile. I’ll probably add that one as well once it comes available.
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Old 17 July 2019, 04:26 AM   #14
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My AD gets the Explorer (it is NOT an Explorer "1" BTW) on a regular basis.

That is how I got mine last October - via a normal stock replenishment.
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Old 17 July 2019, 08:55 AM   #15
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First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?



Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.


Which AD was it? I got mine from Tony a SD gray dealer.
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Old 17 July 2019, 09:03 AM   #16
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It’s the best - congrats in advance!




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Old 17 July 2019, 10:07 AM   #17
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Old 17 July 2019, 10:47 AM   #18
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Had it, sold it, miss it. What a versatile watch! Enjoy it!
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Old 17 July 2019, 11:37 AM   #19
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AD had one in the case last week. Seen this one a few times.


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Old 17 July 2019, 11:42 AM   #20
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Small world. I passed on that one (another AD got one in a few weeks prior for me) . Congrats! It’s a beauty
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Old 17 July 2019, 12:50 PM   #21
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First post! Just got a call from an AD in San Diego who says she has an Explorer 1 available. Only waited 4 days. I thought these were fairly tough to find. Thoughts?

Put down a deposit so I can see it in person and try it on.
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Old 17 July 2019, 12:51 PM   #22
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they are one of the easiest professional models to get at retail
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Old 17 July 2019, 12:53 PM   #23
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They never struck me as difficult to get, though I guess it depends where you live. In Chicago (tough market), I've seen a handful at my local AD.

If you like it, that's all that matters.
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Old 17 July 2019, 01:14 PM   #24
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That is an absolutely great looking time piece. Enjoy it.
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Old 17 July 2019, 02:03 PM   #25
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it's a favorite of mine. Can't say enough good things about it...







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Old 17 July 2019, 02:42 PM   #26
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Great photos! Picked it up after work today. Very happy about the decision. Also was given the 2018-2019 Rolex book. Will post some photos tomorrow. Thanks for all the input!
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Old 17 July 2019, 05:02 PM   #27
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Nice photos
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Old 17 July 2019, 06:02 PM   #28
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[/QUOTE]That looks excellent on the Jubilee! The Explorer was never a favorite of mine but in the last few years I've grown to appreciate it and it's storied history. It really is a classic.

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Old 17 July 2019, 08:04 PM   #29
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nice watches.
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Old 17 July 2019, 08:18 PM   #30
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It is way too reasonably priced and available for some to ever like it.

It's easily my favorite because it suits me... how I dress, my personality, etc. Its a bonus that there's no crazy wait or price premium.

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