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Old 6 February 2008, 05:36 PM   #1
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Z-Serial Explorer I has CRB?

Hello everyone..

I am looking to buy a new Z-serial Explorer I. Does it have the new CRB?
If it does, can somebody post some close-up shots?
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Old 6 February 2008, 09:56 PM   #2
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I was looking for a Explorer I as well. I didn't see any CRB on the z-Explorers...
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Old 6 February 2008, 10:24 PM   #3
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Me neither! As far as I know, the only current Rolex watches without CRB are the SD and Explorer ("1").
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Old 6 February 2008, 11:41 PM   #4
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i wonder if that means these two models are being discontinued...
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Old 7 February 2008, 12:44 AM   #5
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I hope not! I hope it is just a sign that Rolex wants to leave the design of those two classic tool watches alone.
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Old 7 February 2008, 12:46 AM   #6
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Z-Serial Explorer I has CRB?

I have seen both the Explorer and Explorer II, with the CRB. Saw then in November last year...

To sidetrack a little, prices for the SD in Singapore has increased, without any discount. I bought mine for $6650 last year. The list price was $7700. Currently, it costs about $8200, without discount!

Got to know this, the last time I made a trip to my AD. Bo is right. The SD is the only (should I say the last?) model without the CRB...
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Old 7 February 2008, 01:42 AM   #7
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....go and get a SD now......
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Old 7 February 2008, 02:02 AM   #8
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I seen an Explorer 1 with CRB in Z series in my AD. Beautiful piece.
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Old 7 February 2008, 02:05 AM   #9
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Really?? That's interesting! Thanks for the heads up! I guess the SD is the only one left without CRB then!
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Old 7 February 2008, 02:08 AM   #10
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Any pics of an Explorer I with a CRB?
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Old 7 February 2008, 02:10 AM   #11
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Yeah, SD is the special one, right? The only one (now two...with Milgauss) have engraving in the caseback.
By the way I think I wanna buy that Explorer 1 with CRB, what do you think Bo?
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Old 7 February 2008, 05:14 AM   #12
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found a pic!
there is definitely CRB on some of Z serials but not all
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Old 7 February 2008, 05:41 AM   #13
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Yeah, SD is the special one, right? The only one (now two...with Milgauss) have engraving in the caseback.
By the way I think I wanna buy that Explorer 1 with CRB, what do you think Bo?
Well, if you don't mind the CRB, I say go for it! I for my part am VERY close to buying an SD without CRB. I misss that watch badly!
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Old 7 February 2008, 10:24 AM   #14
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found a pic!
there is definitely CRB on some of Z serials but not all
Nice one thanks for sharing it with us
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Old 7 February 2008, 02:38 PM   #15
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I've seen an M series with the CRB.
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Old 7 February 2008, 02:47 PM   #16
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I've seen an M series with the CRB.
oh.. you've seen an M-serial Explorer I?
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Old 7 February 2008, 03:00 PM   #17
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I thought both Z and M had them
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Old 7 February 2008, 03:36 PM   #18
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Well, if you don't mind the CRB, I say go for it! I for my part am VERY close to buying an SD without CRB. I misss that watch badly!
Dude! Love ya Bo, but please...

if you get another SD please keep it!!
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Old 7 February 2008, 04:35 PM   #19
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oh.. you've seen an M-serial Explorer I?
Correct. Saw one in Guam...M3331916...such a easy serial number to remember. I picked up a Z series (also w/CRB) instead.
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Old 7 February 2008, 04:40 PM   #20
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Correct. Saw one in Guam...M3331916...such a easy serial number to remember. I picked up a Z series (also w/CRB) instead.
why would you pick a Z instead of a M? more discount?
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why would you pick a Z instead of a M? more discount?
My bad, I meant a Z series Exp-II. Price for both models were excellent...much better than US mainland price; ultimately the best place to buy a Rolex...having great connection helps too. ;)
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Old 7 February 2008, 07:22 PM   #22
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Kinda surprised to hear that the SD is the only model left without the CRB.
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Old 7 February 2008, 07:27 PM   #23
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Dude! Love ya Bo, but please...

if you get another SD please keep it!!
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Kinda surprised to hear that the SD is the only model left without the CRB.
I am planning to get an SD........without CRB. And if Rolex decides to make it with the CRB, I will hunt a NOS one without CRB down at an AD or buy one LNIB.

Yes, Tom, I will keep it.
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