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21 December 2005, 05:21 AM | #1 |
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Hello all,
This is my first post on this forum. I am about to take the plunge on a 114270. Can you folks give me your general impressions of this watch? My mind is 90% made up on this model. I currently own a 14060M. But there is still the slightest chance that I may go with a Panerai 111, 112, or 210. Thanks! |
21 December 2005, 05:42 AM | #2 |
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Welcome to the forum!
The Explorer I is my favourite watch and I've been through the Rolex sports models except for the YM and the Daytona. Love the dial
I find it to be very versatile and extrememly comfortable. Generally, I like much larger watches but there's something about the Explorer that makes 36mm beautiful! Cheers, Bruce |
21 December 2005, 07:53 AM | #3 |
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Its a horrible watch, don't bother
Seriously its a very versitile watch, maybe its because I have girly wrists so it doesnt feel too small or look too small on me. |
21 December 2005, 08:07 AM | #4 |
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Love the Explorer, personally it's my overall favorite Rolex. I just bought a PAM 111 myself, and it's a lovely watch, but the Explorer would be my choice over the PAM if it were one or the other. The Exp. is just utterly classic, versatile, comfortable, historical, it's everything I could want in a watch, including not being complicated by needless extras like a date or other junk. Simple and beautiful.
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21 December 2005, 08:32 AM | #5 |
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You can't wrong with that watch. Post some pics when you get it.
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21 December 2005, 01:18 PM | #8 |
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Go for it the explorer is a great watch.I wish i never sold mine.a couple of years back that was the hottest watch out.Love the dial.Go for it!!!
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21 December 2005, 02:07 PM | #9 |
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Welcome to TRF Writer! I personally love the simplicity of the Explorer. I'd say go for it. Then again I have no Rolex so I'd go for any one. Submariner first though.
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21 December 2005, 03:21 PM | #10 |
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Welcome to this forum, Writer. Just go with your heart. If your mind is so made up for the Explorer, then just go for it. Although it has no complications, it's still a cracker of a watch with a first class movement.
Good luck and do post some pics when you finally get it. Cheers - JJ
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21 December 2005, 11:19 PM | #11 |
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Thank you all for your replies. I will pick up the watch in a couple of days. It's an F series. I will post pics sometime after Christmas.
I love my 14060M, but I am not a huge fan of watches with bezels so the Explorer 1 will probably be my main watch. |
21 December 2005, 11:36 PM | #12 |
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Welcome to TRF, writer. The EXP is beautiful in its simplicity. You can't go wrong with a classic like that. Enjoy it and join in the fun here on wacky ol' TRF.
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Welcome to TRF the Explorer is a timeless classic,I have the older brother the 1016 a classic Rolex.
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