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rd1s35 · 16 August 2007, 12:26 AM

Hi, I'm Kotaro at your service. I'm a new member this Forum. I attach some images my explorer 1.

よろしくお願いいたします!

Rockrolex · 16 August 2007, 12:37 AM

Welcome to TRF, Kotaro.

Unfortunately, your pictures did not come through.

Go to http://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19

to get instructions on how to post pictures here.

Robb · 16 August 2007, 12:52 AM

Welcome!

Rockrolex · 16 August 2007, 01:15 AM

Ah, much better. Nice pics of a great watch.

David1971 · 16 August 2007, 02:35 AM

Beautiful pics of a beautiful watch!

ダヴィド

Gaijin · 16 August 2007, 08:32 AM

Kotaro San ! Welcome. I come to Japan often. Lets get a beer and look at Rolex!

mike · 16 August 2007, 09:59 AM

Welcome!

Wonderfull photos of a classic!!

Mrdi · 16 August 2007, 11:06 AM

Perhaps the most legible dial in the line-up!

rd1s35 · 16 August 2007, 12:15 PM

Thanks all.
I have a Question. I try to post at other thread.. but, "Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page." .. maybe my account is not enough.
What is the minimum qualification for editing all kinds of forum?

Gaijin · 16 August 2007, 12:37 PM

15 posts and 15 days kamoshiranai.

Lol-x · 16 August 2007, 11:56 PM

Welcome to the forums.
Greetings to you in Japan. Great to have you here.
You have a very nice 114270

However it appears to be a REPLICA and I don't like replicas!

Stef_Call · 17 August 2007, 01:14 AM

I love the look of the Explorer. Simple smooth lines. So classy !!

Stef_Call · 17 August 2007, 01:17 AM

Brad Pitt did an advert for this watch in Japan. You can watch it here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8VNTHU94LI

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 August 2007, 05:01 AM

NICE pics, Kotaro!

Welcome to TRF!

wccheng2002 · 18 August 2007, 01:38 PM

Strange, there should be a line all the way cross between "SWISS" and "MADE". But I didn't see it from the picture.

JJ Irani · 18 August 2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wccheng2002

Strange, there should be a line all the way cross between "SWISS" and "MADE". But I didn't see it from the picture.

Not quite sure what line you are referring to?

dannytam · 18 August 2007, 01:55 PM

Great pictures of an iconic watch. Congratulations.

wccheng2002 · 18 August 2007, 02:43 PM

QUOTE=JJ Irani;279847]

Not quite sure what line you are referring to?[/QUOTE]

Teofilo · 18 August 2007, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef_Call

I love the look of the Explorer. Simple smooth lines. So classy !!

Fantastic watch....does anyone know, can you wear this on a Nato/Zulu ? If so, it would make the perfect "take any sh~t beater".

JJ Irani · 19 August 2007, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wccheng2002

QUOTE=JJ Irani;279847]

Not quite sure what line you are referring to?

[/QUOTE]

Hmmm....very interesting. In your picture the vertical divider mark goes all the way down....whereas in the pics at the very top, the line goes only half way.

Probably different dial printers.

JJ

f16570 · 19 August 2007, 06:08 AM

What a Classic Congrats on joinining and enjoy the watch.
f

jac67 · 19 August 2007, 10:03 PM

Hello and welcome.

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but I think that your Explorer I is a FAKE.

My reasons are as follows:

1. The coronet at 12 o'clock is wrong shape.
2. The dial printing is poor quality.
3. The 3,6 and 9 markers seem a little thick (the white bit)
4. The bracelet reference of 78768 is TOTALLY wrong. It should
be 78690.
5. The bracelet links should grade down in thickness as you go
from the lugs towards the clasp.
6. The minute hand is too long.
7. The seconds hand is too short.
8. The "SWISS MADE" is also not right.
9. The triangle at 12 o'clock is too high.
10. The 5 minute markers are touching the lume markers.
11. The winding crown is wrong (too thick).

He is a picture of mine. Bought brand new D Series from AD in 1995.

I hope you can get a refund. I'll be interested to know what movement is in that.

John.

Flyjet601 · 20 August 2007, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Hello and welcome.

I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but I think that your Explorer I if a FAKE.

My reasons are as follows:

1. The coronet at 12 o'clock is wrong shape.
2. The dial printing is poor quality.
3. The 3,6 and 9 markers seem a little thick (the white bit)
4. The bracelet reference of 78768 is TOTALLY wrong. It should
be 78690.
5. The bracelet links should grade down in thickness as you go
from the lugs towards the clasp.
6. The minute hand is too long.
7. The seconds hand is too short.
8. The "SWISS MADE" is also not right.
9. The triangle at 12 o'clock is too high.
10. The 5 minute markers are touching the lume markers.
11. The winding crown is wrong (too thick).

He is a picture of mine. Bought brand new D Series from AD in 1995.

I hope you can get a refund. I'll be interested to know what movement is in that.

John.

...also you can clearly see the laser etched coronet on the crystal......no way on a real one.
Sorry to hear about this one...................

colemanitis · 20 August 2007, 10:47 AM

Yeah, this watch looks extremely odd. The first thing that stuck out to me was the wacky looking coronet on the dial. The minute markers are way too loooooong. Sorry, but you definitely have a fake.

colemanitis · 21 August 2007, 10:53 PM

I guess he knew it was a fake

. He doesn't seem too concerned about it, unless he's not reading the post anymore. Poor chap.

AndrewG · 6 September 2007, 08:58 PM

Yep, just checked against mine and it's very obvious that the spacing of 'Swiss Made' is incorrect on the poster's 'Rolex'. The other details I had to look hard at!

Earl · 11 September 2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd1s35

Hi, I'm Kotaro at your service. I'm a new member this Forum. I attach some images my explorer 1.

よろしくお願いいたします!

Alright folks here's your chance, some of you have already had that feeling. Now is your chance to really show us how good you really are and point out all the inaccuracy's. Althight this was found in the Watch Review section there was no review made until now.. so, please good people lets hear and see them! Take care and enjoy!

Mrdi · 11 September 2007, 01:20 AM

The 3,6,9 sit on the minute makers.They should be 1/64 away.
The line should be full length solid between Swiss and Made
The second and minute hand should barely touch the minute markers
The white within the 3,6,9, should be barely visible
The 5 minute markers should not touch the minute markers

Earl · 11 September 2007, 02:27 AM

;o) good catch anyone else, or do we put this REPLICA to rest?

Shawncivic21 · 11 September 2007, 11:41 AM

Beautiful watch

16 August 2007, 12:26 AM	#1
rd1s35 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: tokyo Posts: 2	My Explorer 114270 (prove this is not a replica) Hi, I'm Kotaro at your service. I'm a new member this Forum. I attach some images my explorer 1. よろしくお願いいたします! Last edited by Earl; 11 September 2007 at 12:30 AM.. Reason: I can and could be wrong but, this is a REPLICA

16 August 2007, 12:37 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,507	Welcome to TRF, Kotaro. Unfortunately, your pictures did not come through. Go to http://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19 to get instructions on how to post pictures here. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 August 2007, 01:15 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,507	Ah, much better. Nice pics of a great watch. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 August 2007, 11:56 PM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,238	Welcome to the forums. Greetings to you in Japan. Great to have you here. You have a very nice 114270 However it appears to be a REPLICA and I don't like replicas! Last edited by Lol-x; 11 September 2007 at 12:36 AM.. Reason: This is a replica

17 August 2007, 05:01 AM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	NICE pics, Kotaro! Welcome to TRF! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 August 2007, 12:52 AM	#3
Robb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,931	Welcome!

16 August 2007, 02:35 AM	#5
David1971 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweden Watch: PAM 00005 Posts: 202	Beautiful pics of a beautiful watch! ダヴィド

16 August 2007, 08:32 AM	#6
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Kotaro San ! Welcome. I come to Japan often. Lets get a beer and look at Rolex!

16 August 2007, 09:59 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! Wonderfull photos of a classic!!

16 August 2007, 11:06 AM	#8
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Perhaps the most legible dial in the line-up!

16 August 2007, 12:15 PM	#9
rd1s35 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: tokyo Posts: 2	Thanks all. I have a Question. I try to post at other thread.. but, "Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page." .. maybe my account is not enough. What is the minimum qualification for editing all kinds of forum?

16 August 2007, 12:37 PM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	15 posts and 15 days kamoshiranai.

17 August 2007, 01:14 AM	#12
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	I love the look of the Explorer. Simple smooth lines. So classy !!

17 August 2007, 01:17 AM	#13
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	Brad Pitt did an advert for this watch in Japan. You can watch it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8VNTHU94LI

18 August 2007, 01:38 PM	#15
wccheng2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Exp Strange, there should be a line all the way cross between "SWISS" and "MADE". But I didn't see it from the picture.

18 August 2007, 01:55 PM	#17
dannytam Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 132	Great pictures of an iconic watch. Congratulations.

19 August 2007, 06:08 AM	#21
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	What a Classic Congrats on joinining and enjoy the watch. f

19 August 2007, 10:03 PM	#22
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Re: Explorer I Hello and welcome. I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but I think that your Explorer I is a FAKE. My reasons are as follows: 1. The coronet at 12 o'clock is wrong shape. 2. The dial printing is poor quality. 3. The 3,6 and 9 markers seem a little thick (the white bit) 4. The bracelet reference of 78768 is TOTALLY wrong. It should be 78690. 5. The bracelet links should grade down in thickness as you go from the lugs towards the clasp. 6. The minute hand is too long. 7. The seconds hand is too short. 8. The "SWISS MADE" is also not right. 9. The triangle at 12 o'clock is too high. 10. The 5 minute markers are touching the lume markers. 11. The winding crown is wrong (too thick). He is a picture of mine. Bought brand new D Series from AD in 1995. I hope you can get a refund. I'll be interested to know what movement is in that. John. Last edited by jac67; 20 August 2007 at 09:31 AM..

20 August 2007, 10:47 AM	#24
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Yeah, this watch looks extremely odd. The first thing that stuck out to me was the wacky looking coronet on the dial. The minute markers are way too loooooong. Sorry, but you definitely have a fake. __________________ Member #471

21 August 2007, 10:53 PM	#25
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I guess he knew it was a fake . He doesn't seem too concerned about it, unless he's not reading the post anymore. Poor chap. __________________ Member #471

6 September 2007, 08:58 PM	#26
AndrewG Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 66	Yep, just checked against mine and it's very obvious that the spacing of 'Swiss Made' is incorrect on the poster's 'Rolex'. The other details I had to look hard at!

11 September 2007, 01:20 AM	#28
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	The 3,6,9 sit on the minute makers.They should be 1/64 away. The line should be full length solid between Swiss and Made The second and minute hand should barely touch the minute markers The white within the 3,6,9, should be barely visible The 5 minute markers should not touch the minute markers

11 September 2007, 02:27 AM	#29
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	;o) good catch anyone else, or do we put this REPLICA to rest?

11 September 2007, 11:41 AM	#30
Shawncivic21 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston ma Posts: 24	Beautiful watch Last edited by Lol-x; 15 September 2007 at 05:00 PM.. Reason: for a fake: fakers will be banned

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