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Old 13 November 2019, 10:57 PM   #1
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39mm explorer 1 yes or no

Any thoughts?
I am close to buy one myself.
First it didnt sing to me a lot but now i find it a very attractive wristwatch.. Do not know how my taste has gone in this direction but was wondering how the owners of one like it and if it get worn frequently when paired with other references?

My other watches are : 42m polar 114060
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Old 13 November 2019, 11:01 PM   #2
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It is becoming more and more sought after. Buy if you like it and wear it everyday.
I for one will buy if I can find a nice piece.
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Old 13 November 2019, 11:07 PM   #3
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I love it
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Old 13 November 2019, 11:19 PM   #4
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Just received mine yesterday! I love it! Great watch!

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Old 13 November 2019, 11:22 PM   #5
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I thought I wanted one, until I saw that big flat bezel "in the metal." Went for an OP instead. No regrets.
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Old 13 November 2019, 11:31 PM   #6
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I thought I wanted one, until I saw that big flat bezel "in the metal." Went for an OP instead. No regrets.
In 2018 i bought my polar and saw one irl and found it quite nice. Than it started to grow on me really but therefore i found it a bit boring watch.. Now i see it whole different than in my begin Rolex days. Strange hu???
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Old 13 November 2019, 11:31 PM   #7
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It was my first Rolex, and is a special one for sure. If you love it get it
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Old 13 November 2019, 11:34 PM   #8
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I love my Explorer, it’s arguably my favorite Rolex. It’s sporty yet extremely classy when it needs to be. I actually picked it over buying the ceramic Sub when given opportunity to purchase either in 2018. And I still would.
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Old 13 November 2019, 11:52 PM   #9
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What the back is a of 114060 polar?

Get the ex1 latest gen over the ex polar...
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Old 14 November 2019, 12:18 AM   #10
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what the back is a of 114060 polar?

Get the ex1 latest gen over the ex polar...
216570 + 114060
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Old 14 November 2019, 01:02 AM   #11
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39mm explorer 1 yes or no

I just got a 214270 to go with my BRLO, LVc and 116519LN and I love it. It's simple and clean and versatile. I've been wearing it on a strap or NATO and it looks great. Get it!

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Old 14 November 2019, 01:10 AM   #12
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i got mine to go with my 114060 no-date submariner and i love it because
1. it isn't as noticeable/recognizable as the submariner
2. it is less top heavy than the submariner
3. you can dress it up or dress it down
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Old 14 November 2019, 01:18 AM   #13
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Go for it! It could be next on my list!
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Old 14 November 2019, 01:29 AM   #14
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I just got a 214270 to go with my BRLO, LVc and 116519LN and I love it. It's simple and clean and versatile. I've been wearing it on a strap or NATO and it looks great. Get it!

It always felt a bit flat on me but those straps could really liven things up.
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Old 14 November 2019, 01:56 AM   #15
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Best Rolex out there. It does need time to grow on you. I didnt want one for years. To simple, always thought maybe nice for a small collection but to generic for those who have lots of watches. Last year my ad offered me a significant discount so i picked it up thinking i can always give it to my wife. Its now one of my favorite watches and always hard to take it of when its time to rotate. Its true what they say, its a collection killer. It does it all, except bling if you are in to that.
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Old 14 November 2019, 02:19 AM   #16
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The 39mm Explorer Mk1 is my first and only Rolex, and the most versatile watch in my collection. I'll never give it up.
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Old 14 November 2019, 02:24 AM   #17
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Excellent watch, I have two, one 36mm, the other 39mm. A subdued classic.
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Old 14 November 2019, 03:39 AM   #18
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Don’t let it grow on you just because it is available. Just sayin


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Old 14 November 2019, 03:42 AM   #19
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Interessing write ups)) it is a pitty that you need to pay full msrp for it nowadays!!
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Old 14 November 2019, 03:46 AM   #20
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It's a beautiful watch. If I had a smaller wrist I would be all over it.
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Old 14 November 2019, 05:11 AM   #21
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I think they’re very attractive watches.
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Old 14 November 2019, 05:21 AM   #22
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Great watch - go for it
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Old 14 November 2019, 05:27 AM   #23
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yes

I liked the 214270 mk2 so much I traded my
10 year old 16610 in on the Exp.
It is a great watch.
I prefer the Exp. now but am glad I had the 16610 for 10 years first.
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Old 14 November 2019, 05:33 AM   #24
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I'm wearing mine right now
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Old 14 November 2019, 06:02 AM   #25
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If you didn't have the 114060, I would say, SURE!

Since you have it, I would go OP or DJ 41, as those are a little dressier.
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Old 14 November 2019, 06:03 AM   #26
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I had a episode in the beginning i found it a real boring wristwatch but it looks now totally different to me... Would it be to similar to my 114060????
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Old 14 November 2019, 06:04 AM   #27
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If you didn't have the 114060, I would say, SURE!

Since you have it, I would go OP or DJ 41, as those are a little dressier.
I do not like them so much :( olive green op is nice but i like the exp.1 more.
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Old 14 November 2019, 06:08 AM   #28
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I do not like them so much :( olive green op is nice but i like the exp.1 more.
So go for it, It is a nice classic watch. Good luck!
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Old 14 November 2019, 06:08 AM   #29
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IMHO it is too big for a time-only watch, YMMV.
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Old 14 November 2019, 06:17 AM   #30
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Toooooooooo big
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