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KeithP · 17 March 2016, 12:04 AM

Overall, I like it. But I must say I really warmed to the WG 3,6,9 on the previous one. Made it look rich and slightly funky.

But an Explorer lumed all around obviously makes sense. The short hands didn't bother me much, but these are better. Can't wait to see it in the metal.

Meme-Dweller · 17 March 2016, 12:12 AM

So does this prove that a Rolex designer lurks around here at TRF?

fskywalker · 17 March 2016, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gregmoeck

can current 39m explorer owners now order the correct hands?

I would imagine they will be available at some point. Technically speaking, people could source the new dial and hands and update the old 214270 to the new iteration; imagine Rolex would not "approve" that !

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Boothroyd · 17 March 2016, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

This might just be perfect. Fantastic. Interesting to see Rolex admit they got it wrong

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Why does the introduction of a new model mean they "admit they got it wrong"?

That implies any new model introduction means Rolex got it wrong the first time. Like the Daytona, I guess. Don't follow the logic.

Digitran · 17 March 2016, 12:15 AM

New vs Old. Looks like the dial is slightly larger on the new one.

travisb · 17 March 2016, 12:15 AM

They made it perfect.

I held off on the Exp because of the hands and no lume at 3,6,9. Now I'm a buyer.

diracpoint · 17 March 2016, 01:38 AM

Does it have matte dial as before?

psv · 17 March 2016, 01:38 AM

Pure perfection!

Cru Jones · 17 March 2016, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Digitran

New vs Old. Looks like the dial is slightly larger on the new one.

great side-by-side, thanks.

me like, me want!

Cru Jones · 17 March 2016, 02:01 AM

wrist shot.....

Mr. K · 17 March 2016, 02:03 AM

Think it looks great. Have the short hands version, and like it too. Not a big enough change to upgrade for me. But if I didn't own and had a choice, would probably go with the newest version.

japenney · 17 March 2016, 02:03 AM

Not kidding, as a former owner and a person who appreciates the 214270 this new model may be more exciting than the SS Daytona.

vitalsignsrn · 17 March 2016, 02:10 AM

It's a good looking watch, & the larger hands look better.

Wesley Crusher · 17 March 2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

wrist shot.....

We have a winner.

KBM · 17 March 2016, 02:26 AM

Looks great. Well done, Rolex

Estilo · 17 March 2016, 02:27 AM

As part of the 2010-2015 gen 214270 owners' club I can honestly say I prefer the solid WG 3 6 9. My faith on that will not waiver.

However upon seeing the enlarged mercedes hour hand the one on mine does look a tad small. BUT the new ones also seem obnoxiously large. What to do?

FTX I · 17 March 2016, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Looks great. Well done, Rolex

tomchicago · 17 March 2016, 02:31 AM

Bezel looks bigger too?

Etschell · 17 March 2016, 02:33 AM

this is my 2nd favorite watch from basel. hit a home run.

capote · 17 March 2016, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Why does the introduction of a new model mean they "admit they got it wrong"?

That implies any new model introduction means Rolex got it wrong the first time. Like the Daytona, I guess. Don't follow the logic.

Come on, the hands were not right on the old one, you don't have to be a watch designer to tell Rolex had a meltdown when they upsized the case and dial and kept the old hands. But all is forgiven with this introduction

Nav01L · 17 March 2016, 02:49 AM

I love that they actually say on their website "we made the hands longer".

Then again ever since Donald Trump, small hands are a bit of a nono anyway ;)

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warrior · 17 March 2016, 03:03 AM

I have the 214270. I really like the WG 369 of the current Explorer; the numerals actually make the watch look more unique and classy.

Having said that, the hands do appear better in the new version...though I've never been bothered by the shorter hands on the 214270. Looking forward to seeing the new one in the flesh!

cop414 · 17 March 2016, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

They made it perfect.

I held off on the Exp because of the hands and no lume at 3,6,9. Now I'm a buyer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

Pure perfection!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

It's a good looking watch, & the larger hands look better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

We have a winner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

Looks great. Well done, Rolex

Agree with all the above, I'm assuming that the dial is still matte?

Maxy · 17 March 2016, 03:09 AM

I don't like the lumed numerals 3-6-9. I think the owners of older 214270 should be able to swap the hour hands with this new models at RSC as its the same model number. That would be the PERFECT watch IMO!!

Maxy · 17 March 2016, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Digitran

New vs Old. Looks like the dial is slightly larger on the new one.

I don't like the mercedes hour hand on the new model. Its too thick IMO!

japenney · 17 March 2016, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

live shot....

Did they make the lugs or case a bit slimmer?

sickened1 · 17 March 2016, 03:25 AM

cop414 · 17 March 2016, 03:25 AM

ryansoulsit · 17 March 2016, 03:27 AM

Love it.

Vaxe · 17 March 2016, 03:36 AM

Perfection.

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17 March 2016, 02:49 AM	#81
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17 March 2016, 12:04 AM	#61
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Overall, I like it. But I must say I really warmed to the WG 3,6,9 on the previous one. Made it look rich and slightly funky. But an Explorer lumed all around obviously makes sense. The short hands didn't bother me much, but these are better. Can't wait to see it in the metal.

17 March 2016, 12:12 AM	#62
Meme-Dweller Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Watch: Meme-Dweller Posts: 498	So does this prove that a Rolex designer lurks around here at TRF?

17 March 2016, 12:15 AM	#66
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	They made it perfect. I held off on the Exp because of the hands and no lume at 3,6,9. Now I'm a buyer.

17 March 2016, 01:38 AM	#67
diracpoint 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,366	Does it have matte dial as before?

17 March 2016, 01:38 AM	#68
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	Pure perfection!

17 March 2016, 02:03 AM	#71
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,032	Think it looks great. Have the short hands version, and like it too. Not a big enough change to upgrade for me. But if I didn't own and had a choice, would probably go with the newest version.

17 March 2016, 02:03 AM	#72
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Not kidding, as a former owner and a person who appreciates the 214270 this new model may be more exciting than the SS Daytona.

17 March 2016, 02:10 AM	#73
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	It's a good looking watch, & the larger hands look better.

17 March 2016, 02:26 AM	#75
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	Looks great. Well done, Rolex

17 March 2016, 02:27 AM	#76
Estilo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Jakarta Posts: 33	As part of the 2010-2015 gen 214270 owners' club I can honestly say I prefer the solid WG 3 6 9. My faith on that will not waiver. However upon seeing the enlarged mercedes hour hand the one on mine does look a tad small. BUT the new ones also seem obnoxiously large. What to do?

17 March 2016, 02:31 AM	#78
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Bezel looks bigger too?

17 March 2016, 03:03 AM	#82
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,659	I have the 214270. I really like the WG 369 of the current Explorer; the numerals actually make the watch look more unique and classy. Having said that, the hands do appear better in the new version...though I've never been bothered by the shorter hands on the 214270. Looking forward to seeing the new one in the flesh!

17 March 2016, 03:09 AM	#84
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,225	I don't like the lumed numerals 3-6-9. I think the owners of older 214270 should be able to swap the hour hands with this new models at RSC as its the same model number. That would be the PERFECT watch IMO!!

17 March 2016, 03:25 AM	#87
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,962

17 March 2016, 03:27 AM	#89
ryansoulsit 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,426	Love it.

17 March 2016, 03:36 AM	#90
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Perfection.

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