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alphadweller · 21 March 2023, 07:29 AM

I like simple watches, some might even call them boring but to me they have something special and interesting. I just don't see that with the Explorer. I don't know what it is, I don't find it inspiring. Same as with OP, no emotional connection whatsoever. Hey, more power to you if it ticks your boxes.

omar-rye · 21 March 2023, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by alphadweller

I like simple watches, some might even call them boring but to me they have something special and interesting. I just don't see that with the Explorer. I don't know what it is, I don't find it inspiring. Same as with OP, no emotional connection whatsoever. Hey, more power to you if it ticks your boxes.

what's an example of a simple watch that you like/own?

Madman37 · 21 March 2023, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by akop

I have been noticing that whenever I wear a 39mm Explorer, people come up to me and say that I made the best choice and that it's a cracking watch. I never heard that regarding other models.. Actually.. Maybe at times the OP41..

Is it because it is understated?

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it’s a watch like the sub you buy if you have sleep issues. You put it on and it’s so boring you look at it and fall asleep.

the dark knight · 21 March 2023, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Madman37

it’s a watch like the sub you buy if you have sleep issues. You put it on and it’s so boring you look at it and fall asleep.

Hot damn some of these comments are savage. I feel bad for our old friend the Explorer I.

cotignola · 21 March 2023, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

lol. Does he have a point? That makes zero sense to me.

Anyway, the Sub is "the" Rolex to some people. People think you get it to let everyone know you have a Rolex. You may get an Explorer because you like it and don't care if people notice it.

My thoughts exactly … I give two shits about what people think about my watches. I buy them for me and because I like them.

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Ny325 · 21 March 2023, 10:44 AM

Great watch.

WilsdorfNDavis · 21 March 2023, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a Datejust. It means..... it looks like jewelry!!

I'd rather have an OP.

Guess I like jewelry then!

AF_Rob · 21 March 2023, 12:02 PM

OP, I’ve heard the exact same thing said about my Sub. Different perspectives, I guess.

I’ve owned the DJ, Explorer, OP and Sub. The Sub and OP are still left. All great watches, I can’t keep them all. I do regret selling the DJ, though.

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Mick006 · 21 March 2023, 12:02 PM

If you know, you know.

Lesnerelli23 · 21 March 2023, 12:28 PM

I absolutely adore my 114270! I just got it in January.

I would consider it “neutral” in the sense that it doesn’t exactly draw the eye of people around you BUT it is rather beautiful when one takes the chance to admire and appreciate it (usually the wearer).

In this way, as others have said, it is subtle, doesn’t attract attention and that may be one of its best assets. It doesn’t scream “I’m a Rolex!!!!” But it does indeed whisper it gently.

All that said, my partner doesn’t care for mine. She got it for me for my 40th and when I asked her what she thought she stated “well, it’s no Submariner…” She really likes the Sub (116610LN).

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DG123 · 21 March 2023, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by akop

people come up to me and say that I made the best choice and that it's a cracking watch.

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What does "cracking" mean ?

Law52 · 21 March 2023, 01:20 PM

Watches are like many things one may have multiply items of. Guitars, I currently have 6 and there’s may favorite one which is the most comfortable plus sound to play. It gets 90% of my playing time.
I have approx. 24 watches in my collection with about 6-7 currently getting rotation time.
3 are Rolex’s, Explorer 39mm (2019), Submariner Date (2018) and a
Datejust 41mm (2022). The Explorer gets the most wrist time in my rotation and lately has been getting even more. It’s just a comfortable nice watch to wear all day.

yukosaturno · 21 March 2023, 01:45 PM

Personally, I believe explorers are perfect at 36mm, 1016, 14270, 114270 are all great.

Bought a unpolished, full set 114270 during covid and that was my most worn daily for quite some time, on a rotation with a Seamaster 120m quartz and a f91w, it's a watch you could wear almost anywhere.

The 39's are not my first choice but definitely great watches too.

Colorado_kid · 21 March 2023, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Guess I like jewelry then!

What a Beauty. Timeless. Classy.

DG123 · 21 March 2023, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Guess I like jewelry then!

Anyone who carries a phone is wearing a watch as jewlery, myself included.

Old Expat Beast · 21 March 2023, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DG123

What does "cracking" mean ?

Great, marvellous, excellent.

alphadweller · 22 March 2023, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by omar-rye

what's an example of a simple watch that you like/own?

Watches I like but are generally considered boring would be dress watches like the VC Patrimony (owned), PP Calatrava, Breguet 7147, JLC MUT, IWC Portofino, Orient Bambino, to name a few. Also, sports watches like the monochrome Yacht-Master pt dial and slate dial.

DJ2020 · 22 March 2023, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DG123

Anyone who carries a phone is wearing a watch as jewlery, myself included.

I can't receive a call or text with my DJ. And I don't carry my phone with me at all times. Why I wear a watch. It's handy.
Oh, and it doubles as a piece of jewelry!

Besides, I was wearing watches long before cell phones. Guess I just got use to checking time all these years with a watch.

RampageWatch · 22 March 2023, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a Datejust. It means..... it looks like jewelry!!

I'd rather have an OP.

.... and a gmt is a tool watch yeh... lol

I'd take a DJ over an Explorer any day.

EEpro · 22 March 2023, 08:48 AM

I read neutered watch

Yes it's a fine tool watch. Very simple and toolish as is its bigger brother.

asiparks · 22 March 2023, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

I’ve never understood the appeal of Explorer. Get a date just if you want a basic watch, get a sub if you don’t want a date.

Some might find the DateJust achingly dull and the Sub tediously predictable. So, options.

joli160 · 22 March 2023, 09:54 AM

I like the Explorer dial but overall not enough bling for me.
My watches are jewelry

robinmgb · 22 March 2023, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

I’ve never understood the appeal of Explorer. Get a date just if you want a basic watch, get a sub if you don’t want a date.

Couldn’t agree more, I’ve always found it totally boring and of no interest at all, we’re all different!

22 March 2023, 08:48 AM	#50
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22 March 2023, 09:54 AM	#52
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21 March 2023, 07:29 AM	#31
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,899	I like simple watches, some might even call them boring but to me they have something special and interesting. I just don't see that with the Explorer. I don't know what it is, I don't find it inspiring. Same as with OP, no emotional connection whatsoever. Hey, more power to you if it ticks your boxes.

21 March 2023, 10:44 AM	#36
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,797	Great watch.

21 March 2023, 12:02 PM	#38
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,510	OP, I’ve heard the exact same thing said about my Sub. Different perspectives, I guess. I’ve owned the DJ, Explorer, OP and Sub. The Sub and OP are still left. All great watches, I can’t keep them all. I do regret selling the DJ, though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2023, 12:02 PM	#39
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 549	If you know, you know.

21 March 2023, 12:28 PM	#40
Lesnerelli23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 753	I absolutely adore my 114270! I just got it in January. I would consider it “neutral” in the sense that it doesn’t exactly draw the eye of people around you BUT it is rather beautiful when one takes the chance to admire and appreciate it (usually the wearer). In this way, as others have said, it is subtle, doesn’t attract attention and that may be one of its best assets. It doesn’t scream “I’m a Rolex!!!!” But it does indeed whisper it gently. All that said, my partner doesn’t care for mine. She got it for me for my 40th and when I asked her what she thought she stated “well, it’s no Submariner…” She really likes the Sub (116610LN). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2023, 01:20 PM	#42
Law52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Texas Watch: Hmmmm Posts: 208	Watches are like many things one may have multiply items of. Guitars, I currently have 6 and there’s may favorite one which is the most comfortable plus sound to play. It gets 90% of my playing time. I have approx. 24 watches in my collection with about 6-7 currently getting rotation time. 3 are Rolex’s, Explorer 39mm (2019), Submariner Date (2018) and a Datejust 41mm (2022). The Explorer gets the most wrist time in my rotation and lately has been getting even more. It’s just a comfortable nice watch to wear all day.

21 March 2023, 01:45 PM	#43
yukosaturno "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: george Location: Montreal Watch: 1603 Posts: 148	Personally, I believe explorers are perfect at 36mm, 1016, 14270, 114270 are all great. Bought a unpolished, full set 114270 during covid and that was my most worn daily for quite some time, on a rotation with a Seamaster 120m quartz and a f91w, it's a watch you could wear almost anywhere. The 39's are not my first choice but definitely great watches too.

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