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9 May 2015, 08:49 PM | #61 |
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28 May 2015, 12:55 AM | #62 |
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The only thing I wish I had on my new Explorer I is AR coating. Any thoughts on why this is not an option for a 'sports' watch like this?
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28 May 2015, 01:28 AM | #63 |
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I really like mine.
Anti reflective coatings would be a worthy upgrade. |
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The Explorer 1 is steeped in history going back to it being worn by Sherpa Tensing Norgay when he summited Everest with Edmund Hillary, who wore a Smith's Everest. As someone who has had a passion for all things mountain, I was attracted to this watch many years back. I have had 3, the first being a Plexiglass model. Sadly, Rolex have decided to increase the size and bulk of the Explorer 1 so I recently bought an Explorer II white face, red GMT hand 40mm which is a wonderful purchase and in new/ old stock condition with a 2 year warranty. You seemed quite negative in your review, if you don't mind me saying so. I feel very grateful that I am able to afford such a fine timepiece as well as my other watch which is a JLC Duo Time, so I guess I am doubly fortunate I have always considered the Explorer II which there again has a rich mountaineering history and worn by Reinhold Messner, the brilliant Italian Alpinist when he first climbed Everest without the aid of bottled oxygen. His climbing partner on that trip was the Austrian Peter Habeler who sadly suffered mild brain damage due to the length of time that they spent over 8,000m. For what it is worth he also wore a Rolex Oyster Quartz. I might get another Explorer 1 one day, but a Plexiglass version would be the order of the day, maybe, who knows
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Great review...and watch.
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2 June 2015, 05:52 PM | #67 |
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Did not know Reinhold prolifically wore original gen of the Explorer II!
http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2009/0...r-mark-ii.html Great add! |
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Great review, really love E1 and hoping to get one soon! Love the clean and understated look.
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12 June 2015, 11:53 PM | #71 |
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I have to agree with the request for AR. I often times find I need to move the watch around to check the time when in direct sun.
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19 June 2015, 04:35 PM | #72 |
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Very cool review
I love mine. Such flexibility to be able to wear it in all occasions |
3 July 2015, 09:19 AM | #73 |
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Excellent review. Thanks
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19 October 2015, 08:54 PM | #74 |
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rolex explorer
as far as i know it wasnt the explorer 3 6 9 up mount everest . it was the oyster perpetual , think the explorer came out soon after they descended everest.
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21 October 2015, 02:32 PM | #76 |
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Been lurking for a while and decided I have to have a explorer.
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2 November 2015, 03:09 AM | #77 |
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Rolex is starting to put on Anti-reflective coating on their sapphire crystals. They sent this announcement to our watchmaker. I'm not sure when the complete conversion will take place. It may only be on the inside, as a concern is that the AR coating will scratch.
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27 November 2015, 12:44 AM | #78 |
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Considering getting an Explorer and tried on one in NYC the other day. Such a comfortable watch !!!
But... It does seem a bit reflecting off the crystal. My '93 datejust does not seem to throw off as much glare. I was wearing that so it was easy to compare. Is the glare issue a non issue in reality? The idea of AR coating on the inside seems like a very sensible change. Any thoughts? Any accurate info on when the AR coating may work its way into distribution with the Explorer ?? Hard to hold off from buying one !! My old Datejust needs a sibling. |
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Ok- thanks. I figure the AR coating is a good to have and not a total loss without it. But, Rolex should be putting it on the underside. Afterall, part of the rolex is seeing a nice dial clearly.
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This post was to a large extent what made me gravitate towards the 214270. This is my first Rolex and all i have to say is that its perhaps the definition of a sports watch....
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Rolex Explorer I 39mm 214270 One Year Later: A Review
Great review, thanks for sharing! Recently acquire mine, very versatile watch!
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27 February 2016, 09:04 AM | #84 |
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yes, the 214270 is the perfect every day watch. very nice review and i agree completely! thanks
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As a follow-up to my post, I have since switched from the 39 mm to the 36 mm size as preferred the proportions of the original size; anyway for those who liked the bigger 39 mm size the 214270 is hard to beat as a great under the radar watch!
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9 March 2016, 01:24 AM | #87 |
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For sake of full-disclosure I've owned the Submariner and 40mm Explorer-II both gifted to daughters) and currently own a pair of 42mm Explorer-II's.
That being said, I think the 39mm Explorer-I is the coolest watch available. If it was 42mm I'm sure I'd own a pair. Even though I LOVE my Ex-2's with more complications, crown-guard, etc.... I think LESS-is-MORE.....and would be perfectly happy with only the Ex-1 for a lifetime. I like it WAY more than all of the other blingy offerings....Precious-Metals, Daytona, GMT's, and Subs. The Ex-1 is a PERFECT watch..... |
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The 2016 updated version looks even better IMO, hopefully my next rolex.
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