Vintage Rolex Explorer 1 (Wanted)

[spoilsofwar01]

Its been awhile since I last posted a topic and Ive been busy putting funds together, My next purchase will be a Rolex Explorer 1, so im looking for a heads up and vintage Explorer Owners views, opinions and suggestions on what would I should be considering..... I've already done a fact finding mission and have loads of research.... I just want to see if this ties in, many thanks for any input and here's to a prosperous New Year to you all,

[Thathorologist]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

Its been awhile since I last posted a topic and Ive been busy putting funds together, My next purchase will be a Rolex Explorer 1, so im looking for a heads up and vintage Explorer Owners views, opinions and suggestions on what would I should be considering..... I've already done a fact finding mission and have loads of research.... I just want to see if this ties in, many thanks for any input and here's to a prosperous New Year to you all,

Happy Holidays,
Which reference were you referring to exactly?

[waspy1]

Rather vague request to be honest. Same advice for all vintage pieces, not just Explorer 1. Make sure it’s all correct for the reference. Make sure any service parts such as dial, hands or case are reflected in the price. If early to mid 60s make sure it has a gilt dial. Check condition of caseback and case for corrosion. Matching hands and dial lume is very important for me on this ref as there is so much lume.

I’m assuming you mean 1016 explorer? These have extra long minute hands and are often changed out with shorter submariner hands.


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[spoilsofwar01]

this will be my second Rolex purchase, Ive found a 14270 that dates from 1992, its priced at £3,600 and this seems to be the going price, in addition to this it comes with a Oyster bracelet original Rolex paperwork. (No Box)

I will be asking all the right questions but to start with ive attached a couple of sales photos,

I welcome any thoughts in regards to this, Many Thanks "H"

[HL65]

I thought you wanted a vintage Explorer?

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by HL65

I thought you wanted a vintage Explorer?

Apologies, its 26 years old and in some opinions this is Vintage? I already have a 5513 Submariner from 1968, and on researching the Explorer this again can be problematic with redials hands etc, so I though id play safe and not go so old this time. opinions and views welcome.

[Stevesblakely]

What HL65 said

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[Stevesblakely]

And can you define vintage in your opinion..? In the watch world, that can be a very flexible matter of thinking..

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[HL65]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

Apologies, its 26 years old and in some opinions this is Vintage? I already have a 5513 Submariner from 1968, and on researching the Explorer this again can be problematic with redials hands etc, so I though id play safe and not go so old this time. opinions and views welcome.

Find yourself a nice 1016. They are out there if you search you will find. Talk to reputable dealers and have them keep an eye out for you as well.

[spoilsofwar01]

Originally Posted by HL65

Find yourself a nice 1016. They are out there if you search you will find. Talk to reputable dealers and have them keep an eye out for you as well.

Hey Connor, thanks for this, Ive also been told to look at the 5500, see now this is what I was after, positive opinion's, The 92 Explorer is a safe option but wont do, I will be looking around and I'm not in a rush, I'll show and tell once I get things sorted, once again fella Many Thanks "H"