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Old 16 October 2017, 09:40 PM   #61
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Not signed up to this site for too long and just popped into the review section.
Very informative, honest and well written review.
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Old 16 November 2017, 11:24 AM   #62
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Thanks for taking the time. Great insight , love your logic.
I'm still searching , been through quite a few watches. Leaning towards the latest Explorer 1. Guess it's the "MK ll ".
You giving me reason to pause and consider MKl. Lol
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Old 19 November 2017, 06:01 AM   #63
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Tried an Explorer on today, rather lovely thing.
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Old 22 November 2017, 12:25 AM   #64
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Have been so close many times to one of these but never pulled the trigger. Extremely nice model.
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Old 22 November 2017, 11:20 PM   #65
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Old 27 November 2017, 12:49 PM   #66
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I too often wear the explorer 1 as my daily watch. It totally flies under the radar and is really legible. I got mine from a jeweler in Texas, duffs, that shipped the watch to me in a cardboard box with a paper towel wrapped around it. Idiots. Anyway, years later, I still wear mine , second only to my deep blue which is huge on my wrist by comparison.

The explorer 1 is a gorgeous piece. The Arabic numerals mixed with markers,is stunning. Simple. Love it.
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Old 15 December 2017, 08:06 AM   #67
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Holy cow! Thats a watch well worn, with plenty of stories to tell.

Rolex would certainly be proud of it being used like this!

Thanks for sharing.
Agree!
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Old 6 July 2018, 05:01 AM   #68
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Just read your story love it! I'm getting ready to pull trigger on MK1. Quick question for you guys in your opinion is it more desirable for future to have a letter serial number "G" or random serial number if condition of the watch is exactly the same?
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Old 25 July 2018, 09:12 PM   #69
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Nice Review - cool watch!
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Old 24 October 2018, 08:09 AM   #70
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Great review, love mine. I also have a GMT LN but the Exp is the daily wearer hands-down, love the no-bling simplicity
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Old 26 October 2018, 05:52 AM   #71
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Great watch and great review!
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Old 16 November 2018, 07:03 AM   #72
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Great watch great review

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Old 17 December 2018, 10:50 AM   #73
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In between this or the Mk2 and it's really coming down to price and availability at this point. I think the lume is a litle more important to me than the hand size but I'm still so torn. Thanks for this review, very helpful!
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Old 28 December 2018, 11:59 AM   #74
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The Explorer is a fantastic watch. I bought one for my father in law recently, but he does not want to wear such an expensive watch, so he gave it back to me !!! Although I am a big fan of divers, this watch has a sweet face. Almost perfect proportions.
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Old 7 January 2019, 08:48 PM   #75
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Congrats on a year well spent. May many more find you in good health and fine spirits!
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Old 8 January 2019, 04:36 AM   #76
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i got this in stock, nice watches
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Old 19 January 2019, 01:20 PM   #77
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ExSubGMT, I really enjoyed your post on the Explorer 214270 M1. I was in NYC at several ADs - they have none of Rolex's so-call professional watches in their inventory (of course that includes the Explorer, Sub etc.). What a disappointment I was looking forward to wearing my Explorer home. When I asked about the M1 they told me that it is now impossible for them to get me the M1! I really like the M1. The short hands don't bother me and of course as I see it you get more 18kt White GOLD :-) :-). IMHO both the M1 and M2 are beautiful stunning watches. They are practically identical with the same movement, same bracelet - that why they share the same reference number. Neither watch is better than the other. There are no significant differences between the two watches except for the hands and chromalight numerals vs the 18K Gold numerals. The M1 is no longer an option for me because for my first Rolex I deserve a brand new one! :-). So now I'm impatiently awaiting the arrival of my M2. All the best!
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Old 24 January 2019, 02:18 AM   #78
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Great review!
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Old 24 January 2019, 02:24 AM   #79
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look very cool
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Old 27 January 2019, 06:21 AM   #80
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Did the deal, but as I indicated in my comment above it is a Mk2 :-), :-) ;-)!!! Hope to post a photo soon but it will have to be after I resolve some camera and computer problems.
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Old 1 June 2019, 02:18 PM   #81
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Thanks for that compliment - It's definitely been around in a year and hopefully more adventures this year - would never want Rolex to polish this!


Was wondering what your thoughts on polishing it were come service time, but you’ve answered that. Great looking watch. I’ve worn mine nearly 24/7 for about 7 months now and love how it is starting to build more character with each little ding/scratch it picks up. There’s one on the bezel that bothers me for some reason, but I know, in time, it will blend in well with all the rest. Glad you intend to “keep it real.”


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Old 11 June 2019, 09:59 PM   #82
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Best review ever. So refreshing to see you truly living your life with your watch playing its role as your trusted companion. From your pictures, what impresses me the most is that the bezel remains remarkably unblemished compared to the bracelet. What’s your secret???
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Old 12 June 2019, 03:39 AM   #83
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Oh, the bezel has dings and scratches, trust me. it's near 3 years now...

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Best review ever. So refreshing to see you truly living your life with your watch playing its role as your trusted companion. From your pictures, what impresses me the most is that the bezel remains remarkably unblemished compared to the bracelet. What’s your secret???
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Old 12 June 2019, 02:44 PM   #84
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Thanks for the review. It's inspiring to save up for an Explorer.
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Old 31 July 2019, 08:43 PM   #85
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I have read many times that the Explorer is a collection killer. I would agree with this.
Great write up mate and couldn’t agree more with the above sentence.
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Old 31 July 2019, 09:46 PM   #86
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Great review. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 23 August 2019, 06:39 AM   #87
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Most of what you wrote can apply to the MK2 as well. I love mine. Even with my (6 pieces) collection, it’s on my wrist 99% of the time.

The biggest thing for me is how it flies under the radar, but is always noticed by fellow watch geeks. I’ve made friends with this watch. Great review!


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Old 6 September 2019, 10:48 AM   #88
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Love the passion. Really love how you wear it without fear ..

I have a MK 2 and listed it to sell / afraid to get it beat up.

After reading this and seeing your well worn Explorer I'm having second thoughts !
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Old 7 September 2019, 10:17 AM   #89
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Thanks for this review. My Mk 2 goes anywhere I go as well.
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Old 12 September 2019, 01:35 AM   #90
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I really appreciated the story and the passion behind one watch! The Explorer is likely my next purchase. Thanks for sharing!
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