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29 April 2024, 07:52 AM | #1 |
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A 214270 Rolex Story
I have been a fairly regular collector and flipper of mostly Rolex and Omega watches for the last 25 years, every now and then delving into odd brands. I have owned, at one point or another, just about every Rolex model except the GMT Master II, President and Daytona.
My current lineup which has remained fairly stable in recent years are listed in my signature. My favorite if pressed is my 14060 that belonged to my Dad and that I gifted home for his 60th birthday. I recently pivoted jobs and hadn't been doing any watch collecting of any variety, and recently rekindled my desire to look and see what Rolex had to offer. I was unaware that Rolex offered a 39 mm Explorer since 2010 which indicates how far out of the loop I've been lately. After doing more research, it was very clear to me that the lower priced model 214270, with Mark 1 dial with white gold applied numerals and T-Rex hands, was the lesser of the two IMHO. Not wanting to make a mistake, I opted to purchase a Mark 2 dial example in mint condition, a 2016 with box and papers. This watch is absolutely beautiful, and it is now my all-time favorite; I can see this being a daily wear for life. I keep my Dad's Submariner in the safe for special occasions, but this Explorer has no sentimental value to me at this point, and therefore, I feel no hesitation in making it a daily wearer. The 39mm size just fits perfectly on my wrist, which is fairly average. I had tried on a 36 mm 14270 as well as a 114270 some years ago and felt they were too small for my wrist. I thought at the time "what a shame" and "if only they made a larger model Explorer." In a way, I'm glad I was out of the loop for sometime because this exact watch was selling for upwards of $11,000 just 2-3 years ago once it was discontinued, and I managed to score this minty example for under $7000 using an eBay promotion which was enough to cover sales tax and a little more. I will never lose money on this watch, and I prefer its 20mm lug spacing to the 21mm oddball size on the new 40mm. I also prefer the matte dial and "Explorer" text on the bottom of the dial on the 214270. I'm happy to be back collecting again, but I'm not sure where to go from here, or if I even need or want to go anywhere. The Explorer 39 suits me perfectly and I'm just happy to have my potential forever watch!
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29 April 2024, 07:53 AM | #2 |
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29 April 2024, 08:19 AM | #3 |
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They’re great watches!
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29 April 2024, 08:24 AM | #4 |
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Thats a great Explorer, congrats.
Not passing judgement since this is all personal preference, but I find it wild you have been collecting Rolex for 25 years and have never owned any of their three best models! lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
29 April 2024, 08:34 AM | #5 |
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Congratulations on a terrific collection and welcome back!
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29 April 2024, 08:39 AM | #6 |
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Class, Comfort and simplicity. Wear mine a lot!
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29 April 2024, 08:48 AM | #7 |
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Love the 214270. Great job capturing the matte dial.
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29 April 2024, 09:07 AM | #8 |
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A 214270 Rolex Story
I mean look at this beauty!!!
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29 April 2024, 09:09 AM | #9 | |
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Only the GMT II tempted me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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29 April 2024, 09:09 AM | #10 |
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I too have been a watch collector for some years and own or have owned many different brands and models. In the Rolex world I’ve had my fair share. With that said, my Explorer 39mm MarkII is definitely my most comfortable watch. I wear it 80% of the time and I call it my daily beater. No babying it, for whatever I’m doing it’s on my arm. Actually wearing it right now as I type this message.
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29 April 2024, 09:17 AM | #11 | |
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I can't take it off. It's just so comfortable and it fits me better than any Rolex I have worn, at least on my wrist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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29 April 2024, 09:35 AM | #12 |
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Congrats! This is the only modern explorer I like.
I got mine back in 2017, when it was sitting in the AD's showcase. I also negotiated a bit and got the tax off!!! How times have changed!! 😄 Enjoy it thoroughly! 👍🍻 |
29 April 2024, 10:47 AM | #13 |
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Very nice indeed. Congrats on your 39mm Mk II Explorer. I have the same one and like the proportions, fit and dial. I think "Explorer" on the bottom balances out better. It's a classic for a reason. Welcome back to TRF and I have a feeling you'll eventually get a GMT-Master II as well. Cheers!
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29 April 2024, 02:10 PM | #14 |
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Count me in. It’s a sick watch.
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29 April 2024, 03:12 PM | #15 |
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Congrats! Nice proportions, perfect 39mm size, and very comfortable on the wrist. I have the same model which I wear time to time. My two-tone DJ41 on jubilee happens to be my daily wear.
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29 April 2024, 04:42 PM | #16 |
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The Explorer is a great looking watch and for me a bit of a classic
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