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Art 1 · 14 November 2019, 06:18 AM

I had one and really liked it.

RolliRolli · 14 November 2019, 06:22 AM

Classic, go for it!

whitelightning · 14 November 2019, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by javier

Toooooooooo big

I agree. I have a 36mm and love it. As others have said, can dress up or down.

Lawlex · 14 November 2019, 06:46 AM

Explorer is an odd one really, at first glance, it feels boring and one may argue it is even bland. But as time goes, it slowly releases its charm and can be just as dressy as DJ when needs to be.
My 2 cent.

Dr. Robert · 14 November 2019, 07:06 AM

It's a great watch

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pigman08 · 14 November 2019, 07:43 AM

It’s probably my my favorite for daily wear: Comfort, legibility, and its simplistic style are second to none, IMO.

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HORNBLOWER · 14 November 2019, 08:20 AM

Beautiful watch that wears superbly.

Phoenixdawg · 14 November 2019, 08:25 AM

I kind of like the new air king a little better, but it is a cool watch either way.

easterbunny · 14 November 2019, 08:26 AM

wearing mine today. its a beauty. thats gunna be a yes from me, dawg.

Oldfellow · 14 November 2019, 08:40 AM

It’s a great watch that is elegant and sporty all in one.
Pairs well with a 114060, and looks and wears quite differently.
I would never let mine go, but only get it if you really love it at the outset.

Maxtor · 14 November 2019, 08:47 AM

Yes. Buy it and you will love it!

zengineer · 14 November 2019, 08:48 AM

All these Explorer threads are going to ruin everything. Explorer owners know it's the OCBD of watches.

I just hope it remains easy to get and reasonable in price. If it becomes harder to get or more expensive it will suddenly become popular...we don't need that.

I just like it for it's simplicity. No date to fuss with, no big numbered bezel, no cyclops, no weird colors.

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WestTxTrader · 14 November 2019, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zengineer

All these Explorer threads are going to ruin everything. Explorer owners know it's the OCBD of watches.

I just hope it remains easy to get and reasonable in price. If it becomes harder to get or more expensive it will suddenly become popular...we don't need that.

I just like it for it's simplicity. No date to fuss with, no big numbered bezel, no cyclops, no weird colors.

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What does OCBD stand for? Lol sorry new to this forum

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quadraaa · 14 November 2019, 08:56 AM

not my cup of tea

Frits1980 · 14 November 2019, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by othertbone

Don’t let it grow on you just because it is available. Just sayin

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Or you realise the exp1 is all you need and you dont want that daytona/blro/blnr anymore...

Alex71168 · 14 November 2019, 09:01 AM

A classic Rolex for every event

HogwldFLTR · 14 November 2019, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WestTxTrader

What does OCBD stand for? Lol sorry new to this forum

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Not a forum term but searching yields Oxford Cloth Button Down.

I think it's a great watch. One of the most iconic Rolex makes.

173rdabn · 14 November 2019, 09:14 AM

Great understated watch. I've owned one. No worries, buy it.

vlps · 14 November 2019, 09:16 AM

Not sure what size wrists you guys have that are saying too big. Mines pretty small at 6.3-6.5 inches and the 214270 wears small

AJMarcus · 14 November 2019, 09:30 AM

Try it on first. I found it out of proportion in comparison to the 36 explorers. The dial, imo, sits very wide.

scopedude · 14 November 2019, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vlps

Not sure what size wrists you guys have that are saying too big. Mines pretty small at 6.3-6.5 inches and the 214270 wears small

Exactly. If OP likes it, he should get it.

fskywalker · 14 November 2019, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

I thought I wanted one, until I saw that big flat bezel "in the metal." Went for an OP instead. No regrets.

Disliked the fat bezel too, prefer the proportions of the 36mm version 14270 / 114270 or the OP

Stx · 14 November 2019, 10:24 AM

I wanted a good watch for everyday and am very happy I bought an Explorer. I don't dive so wasn't pulled toward dive watches. It looks good in the evening, has no trouble in the ocean or in the yard. I like looking at it but it doesn't draw attention. It's been on every day going on three years. I travel frequently so would like a GMT but I like the explorer so much I wonder a GMT would get much wrist time.

samuel019 · 14 November 2019, 10:33 AM

When in doubt do both. Love the Explorer line.

brandrea · 14 November 2019, 10:36 AM

A modern classic, can’t go wrong owning it IMO.

explorer1982 · 14 November 2019, 10:51 AM

YES!!! I have had mine for 9 months and I absolutely love it. I wear it nearly every day and the initial excitement hasn't faded.

It really is as versatile as reputed... I've dressed it up to a suit and down to workout clothes and it's a total chameleon.

It's been referred to as a "slow release" Rolex, which I agree with. The more I look at it, the more I appreciate it's exquisitely designed simplicity.

Mafanchai · 14 November 2019, 11:36 AM

Had it for 2 years and very happy with it.

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sgarrity · 14 November 2019, 11:41 AM

My favorite Rolex. I passed on a BLNR to buy it!

Seibei · 14 November 2019, 11:42 AM

It is a great watch, far far better then many of the blingy flavor of the month watches that are being chased today but will be forgotten tomorrow. The Explorer is a real timeless classic, an icon of good taste!

J.P.Jones · 14 November 2019, 11:52 AM

I tried one on last week and didn’t love the mirror-bright bezel, which is undoubtedly a scratch and smudge magnet. I’ll give it another try though. The price was right for that Mk 1.
Also, I don’t see how anyone with a 6.5” wrist can seriously say it wears small.

14 November 2019, 07:06 AM	#35
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,289	It's a great watch Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 November 2019, 07:43 AM	#36
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Knoxville, Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 427	It’s probably my my favorite for daily wear: Comfort, legibility, and its simplistic style are second to none, IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛- 16610 (1999) ♛- 16710 (2018) ♛- 214270 (2018) ♛- Yet to be determined, but a white 16520 is on the short list. (I believe that I'll be able to read it better than my old 116520)

14 November 2019, 06:18 AM	#31
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I had one and really liked it.

14 November 2019, 06:22 AM	#32
RolliRolli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 47	Classic, go for it!

14 November 2019, 06:46 AM	#34
Lawlex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Dublin Watch: Explorer Posts: 208	Explorer is an odd one really, at first glance, it feels boring and one may argue it is even bland. But as time goes, it slowly releases its charm and can be just as dressy as DJ when needs to be. My 2 cent.

14 November 2019, 08:20 AM	#37
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,636	Beautiful watch that wears superbly.

14 November 2019, 08:25 AM	#38
Phoenixdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 30	I kind of like the new air king a little better, but it is a cool watch either way.

14 November 2019, 08:26 AM	#39
easterbunny "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 384	wearing mine today. its a beauty. thats gunna be a yes from me, dawg.

14 November 2019, 08:40 AM	#40
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,081	It’s a great watch that is elegant and sporty all in one. Pairs well with a 114060, and looks and wears quite differently. I would never let mine go, but only get it if you really love it at the outset.

14 November 2019, 08:47 AM	#41
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	Yes. Buy it and you will love it!

14 November 2019, 08:48 AM	#42
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,563	All these Explorer threads are going to ruin everything. Explorer owners know it's the OCBD of watches. I just hope it remains easy to get and reasonable in price. If it becomes harder to get or more expensive it will suddenly become popular...we don't need that. I just like it for it's simplicity. No date to fuss with, no big numbered bezel, no cyclops, no weird colors. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

14 November 2019, 08:56 AM	#44
quadraaa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Berlin Posts: 100	not my cup of tea

14 November 2019, 09:01 AM	#46
Alex71168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 474	A classic Rolex for every event

14 November 2019, 09:14 AM	#48
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,317	Great understated watch. I've owned one. No worries, buy it.

14 November 2019, 09:16 AM	#49
vlps "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 376	Not sure what size wrists you guys have that are saying too big. Mines pretty small at 6.3-6.5 inches and the 214270 wears small

14 November 2019, 09:30 AM	#50
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Try it on first. I found it out of proportion in comparison to the 36 explorers. The dial, imo, sits very wide.

14 November 2019, 10:24 AM	#53
Stx "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 49	I wanted a good watch for everyday and am very happy I bought an Explorer. I don't dive so wasn't pulled toward dive watches. It looks good in the evening, has no trouble in the ocean or in the yard. I like looking at it but it doesn't draw attention. It's been on every day going on three years. I travel frequently so would like a GMT but I like the explorer so much I wonder a GMT would get much wrist time.

14 November 2019, 10:36 AM	#55
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,703	A modern classic, can’t go wrong owning it IMO.

14 November 2019, 10:51 AM	#56
explorer1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Explorer 39mm mk2 Posts: 10	YES!!! I have had mine for 9 months and I absolutely love it. I wear it nearly every day and the initial excitement hasn't faded. It really is as versatile as reputed... I've dressed it up to a suit and down to workout clothes and it's a total chameleon. It's been referred to as a "slow release" Rolex, which I agree with. The more I look at it, the more I appreciate it's exquisitely designed simplicity.

14 November 2019, 11:36 AM	#57
Mafanchai "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 58	Had it for 2 years and very happy with it. Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

14 November 2019, 11:41 AM	#58
sgarrity "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Explorer Posts: 258	My favorite Rolex. I passed on a BLNR to buy it!

14 November 2019, 11:42 AM	#59
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	It is a great watch, far far better then many of the blingy flavor of the month watches that are being chased today but will be forgotten tomorrow. The Explorer is a real timeless classic, an icon of good taste!

14 November 2019, 11:52 AM	#60
J.P.Jones "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: 47 West 63rd St Posts: 300	I tried one on last week and didn’t love the mirror-bright bezel, which is undoubtedly a scratch and smudge magnet. I’ll give it another try though. The price was right for that Mk 1. Also, I don’t see how anyone with a 6.5” wrist can seriously say it wears small.

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