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Old 29 August 2010, 06:17 AM   #31
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Old 30 August 2010, 12:55 AM   #32
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It is what it is and i Like it... Looking forward to seeing one in person...
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Old 30 August 2010, 02:48 AM   #33
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The center links are solid, just like all of the new style oyster bracelets. My AD told me they are switching every oyster bracelet over to these new ones.

What I want to know is will Rolex swap the hands and put on more appropriately sized ones for the official release? The current hands are too short for the dial.

The previous model Explorer 112470 shared the same movement as the no-date sub. Does anyone know what sister model shares this new caliber movement? Maybe we can swap a set of hands from the sister model? Hand color should be identical.

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My guess is solid center links. Has anyone seen one in an AD yet?
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Old 31 August 2010, 12:08 AM   #34
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From the BaselWorld Press Kit:

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Technical Specs:

EXPLORER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
REFERENCE (CASE / BRACELET): 214270 / 77200
Case
Diameter: 39 mm
Material: 904L steel
Bezel: fixed, smooth
Winding crown: Twinlock
Crystal: sapphire
Waterproofness: 100 m (330 ft)
Movement
Calibre: 3132
Self-winding: Perpetual rotor
Oscillator: frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 beats/hour)
Parachrom hairspring with Breguet overcoil
Paraflex shock absorbers
Precision: COSC-certified chronometer
Power reserve: ~48 hours
Dial
Hour markers: luminescent Chromalight
Hands: luminescent Chromalight
Bracelet
Material: 904L steel
Type: Oyster
Clasp: Oysterlock with Easylink comfort extension link
Can't found the new 39mm Explorer in the rolex website!
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Old 31 August 2010, 10:21 PM   #35
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Can't found the new 39mm Explorer in the rolex website!
Yes, I found it, but how about the price?
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Old 11 September 2010, 01:25 PM   #36
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I kind of miss the Arabic numbers of the old Explorer.
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Old 8 October 2010, 07:02 AM   #37
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I kind of miss the Arabic numbers of the old Explorer.
What? Sorry, friends...I must have been sleeping...

Is there a site that can educate me on the evolution of the Explorer I??
I searched, but I couldn't find anything like that on the Reference section.

thanks
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Old 11 October 2010, 08:02 AM   #38
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yes, i found it, but how about the price?
uk £3580

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Old 11 October 2010, 05:02 PM   #39
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http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=214270

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Rrp for 214270 is £3680.
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Old 13 October 2010, 02:54 AM   #40
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Old 23 October 2010, 06:24 AM   #41
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First post to the forums!

Just picked one up on the bridge in Firenze, Italy. The "EXPLORER" is at the 12 o'clock. Is that weird?
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Old 23 October 2010, 11:09 PM   #42
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First post to the forums!

Just picked one up on the bridge in Firenze, Italy. The "EXPLORER" is at the 12 o'clock. Is that weird?
39mm? Could you post pics?
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Old 24 October 2010, 04:45 AM   #43
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Tried one on today, nice and light and looked great.
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Old 24 October 2010, 10:06 AM   #44
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My local AD emailed me yesterday. He has one in stock. I am looking forward to checking it out.
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Old 24 October 2010, 10:48 PM   #45
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Just taken delivery of my new explorer and love it....think the size is great as 36mm just felt too small for me. Like you spent ages deciding but very happy. Getting slightly fed up with a lot of people moaning about the hands issue, Rolex know what they are doing, and the watch is what it is. it is VERY elegant, the lines and finish of the watch are gorgeous and sits beautifully on the wrist :)
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Old 25 October 2010, 03:44 AM   #46
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Just taken delivery of my new explorer and love it....think the size is great as 36mm just felt too small for me. Like you spent ages deciding but very happy. Getting slightly fed up with a lot of people moaning about the hands issue, Rolex know what they are doing, and the watch is what it is. it is VERY elegant, the lines and finish of the watch are gorgeous and sits beautifully on the wrist :)
Congratulations! Pics ASAP!
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Old 25 October 2010, 04:20 AM   #47
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Actually, upon further inspection, I think I picked up the older model - 36mm. I love it.
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Old 27 October 2010, 05:32 AM   #48
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Collected my pre ordered 214270 today and wow what a piece I just love it......The smaller hands looks fine to me but am aware its a personal choice.

Paid the full RRP for it with no movement from the AD in the UK but am still happy.

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Old 17 November 2010, 05:46 PM   #49
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Checked both models today i settled for the original one .it just seems to be more low key and looks better on a small wrist the purze
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Old 23 November 2010, 10:23 AM   #50
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Paid the full RRP for it with no movement from the AD in the UK but am still happy.

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Without a movement would seem to take away some of the functionality of the watch.

Enjoy, I too paid full retail; sometimes it's rough being first on the block.
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Old 25 November 2010, 12:07 AM   #51
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I like it a lot!!!
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Old 29 November 2010, 12:11 AM   #52
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I just bought one as well.

I notice that the watch slow 2s for every 24hr.
This happen even I leave it lying face up.
Does anyone know how to rectify this?

Also, I read somewhere that the position of the watch lying had no effect on new rolex model.
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