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30 December 2013, 04:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: London
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New addition to the family
Having missed out on buying the 114270 Explorer before it was discontinued, I continually hankered after a decent Explorer which could be used as a everyday watch. Having looked at many pre-owned ones (all of which had issues), I was chatting to my AD the other day who told me he had a 14270 coming in which had been fully Rolex Serviced in July this year. It had had a new clasp as part of this process. Having viewed it yesterday, it was an immediate "must". The picture below does not do it justice (the bezel is a perfect mirror finish). It's 1998 on a U serial and is the transition model with just the word "SWISS" at the bottom of the Luminova dial (whilst still on the pre SEL 78790 bracelet). The more I look at it, the more I agree with those who've said it is a classic.
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30 December 2013, 04:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: NJ
Watch: Rolex 16610
Posts: 2,160
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Congrats!! Explorers seem to be really hot right now on TRF, classic and timeless for sure. Wear it in good health
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30 December 2013, 05:01 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Tucson,Arizona
Watch: Rolex DSSD/SubTT
Posts: 238
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Very nice, congrats!!
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30 December 2013, 05:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: USA
Watch: A few
Posts: 8,851
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Looking good, congrats!
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30 December 2013, 05:47 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: NYC
Watch: '85 1680, AP RO
Posts: 148
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Congrats. Look great.
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30 December 2013, 08:10 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,220
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congrats
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30 December 2013, 04:25 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Orlando
Watch: 114060
Posts: 8,450
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Congrats!!
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30 December 2013, 04:26 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,870
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Gorgeous
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30 December 2013, 04:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: sam
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: Me Tint
Posts: 3,777
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Very nice
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30 December 2013, 09:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Alex
Location: Sydney, Australia
Watch: Idiot Savant
Posts: 1,944
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Brilliant find, it looks great!
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30 December 2013, 09:07 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 32,192
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Great addition!
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30 December 2013, 09:22 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Real Name: Kyung
Location: Anywhere?
Watch: cha want...
Posts: 4,487
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Looks great, congrats!
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30 December 2013, 09:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Real Name: Patrick
Location: SIN
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 5,066
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Congrats, great choice.
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30 December 2013, 09:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Geert
Location: Belgium
Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai
Posts: 5,612
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Congrats, simply a classic indeed
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31 December 2013, 01:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Santa Clarita CA
Posts: 1,028
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My brother gave me an Explorer I and I love it! It's such a timeless classic. You have great taste my friend.
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31 December 2013, 02:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Canada
Watch: Rolex DD 18238 YG
Posts: 159
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Congrats!
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31 December 2013, 02:21 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Soly
Location: UK/US
Watch: Rolex, AP, PP
Posts: 3,089
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Looks good. Congrats!
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31 December 2013, 02:37 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF, south bay
Posts: 5,179
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Nice!
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31 December 2013, 03:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Ohio,UnitedStates
Watch: ROLEX OMEGA
Posts: 1,458
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ConGratS!
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31 December 2013, 09:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: London
Posts: 192
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Many thanks for the various posts above. Am very happy with the new addition. It's strange that I continually hanker after older Rolex models and not the newest ones sold on the high street.
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31 December 2013, 10:20 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,389
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Nice...Congrats!
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1 January 2014, 01:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats!
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1 January 2014, 03:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Patrick
Location: Riviera Maya
Watch: 214270 116660
Posts: 182
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Congratulations!!!!!
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1 January 2014, 05:08 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,824
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Super, super nice! Congratulations on an all time classic!
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