Official Explorer Thread!

[Heng Tin Hong]

For me I won't buy a Rolex that the series number is not match with the bracelet.

For spring bar is ok cause the original spring bar is not costly.

[wDin]

Hi guys.

Since this is on exp, I got a qn for you guys..

I saw an exp2 16570 Y-series (w pinhole) and SEL. But I was reluctant to pull the trigger cos' the bracelet is AB serial. AB is in 2000, right?
Is this safe for me to buy?

Also, to make matters worse, the underside of the bracelet (the part where the bracelet meets the lugs), is fully covered (ie, you cannot see the spring bar head from the back of the watch). The only way to remove the bracelet is via the pinhole.

Need help here guys.

Thanks.

[mtb]

swapped to this leather strap... loving it



will find time to file the endlinks from George and try out

[Gem08]

This is 'tough' to choose. I like vintage watches to a certain extent but it would not be easy to find one in reasonable condition, in a full set. Moreover even if there's one, the price may be high too. And not to forget, there's the higher probability of higher maintenance costs for an older watch.

I do not mind getting a 14270 but I will give priority to a 114270 first. The newer the better, of course. And better with the engraved rehaut.

Just personal preference

Just gota thanks you again! Understand thats your personal preference, but it surely its a very good advise I shall adopt.

Thanks and very much appreciated,
Gem

[Oceanklassik]

My thanks might come in late as all my postings gona go thru moderation.

Thanks Oceanklassik for your great information, can can... very can!! Hmm the patina'ed thingy seems alittle bothersome. Given the price difference, what would be your personal choise then?

Thanks,
Gem

This is 'tough' to choose. I like vintage watches to a certain extent but it would not be easy to find one in reasonable condition, in a full set. Moreover even if there's one, the price may be high too. And not to forget, there's the higher probability of higher maintenance costs for an older watch.

I do not mind getting a 14270 but I will give priority to a 114270 first. The newer the better, of course. And better with the engraved rehaut.

Just personal preference

[Gem08]

My thanks might come in late as all my postings gona go thru moderation.

Thanks Oceanklassik for your great information, can can... very can!! Hmm the patina'ed thingy seems alittle bothersome. Given the price difference, what would be your personal choise then?

Thanks,
Gem

[foxhole]

Dear all,

I would like to check with forumers with the 216570 exp 2. Will the bezel get visible scratch marks easily and lark seg(drop colour)?
I intend to consider this watch or a GMTc for daily usage. Thanks

[Oceanklassik]

I'll try to share some limited knowledge I have:

The older Explorer model (14270) used a 'Cal. 3000' movement while the 114270 used a 'Cal. 3130'. Both are good movements. I believe also they have different types of bracelets? That is the older one did not have the 'SELs' (solid end links). This comes down to personal preference if you like the SEL or non-SEL type of bracelet.

Another obvious visual difference is that the 14270 comes only in tritium indexes. Hence, by now, there should not be any lume left and in some cases, the indexes might have 'patina'ed' (or turned pale yellow). The 114270 uses both luminova (earlier batches) and superluminova. IIRC, the change from tritium to the newer materials happened around 1998.

Also, the newer 114270, ie around 'Z'(2006-07)/'M'(2007-08) series onwards, came with the engraved rehaut. The 14270 didn't have.

So far, can?

[Gem08]

Dear All, this is my first posting here. Pls be gentle on me
For those who bought the 14270 over 114270 or vice versa, can kindly share your preference or reasons pls? Im considering to buy either. Saw a 114270 at Chinatown around $4.3k while a 14270 at the garage here at $3.7k. Will you also kindly advise what are the few important things I should ask or look out for?

Thanks and appreciate.
Gem

[Jester]

Just bought my 1st rolex recently. (the explorer 214270)
Think the honeymoon period will be a long time coming
Personally, after reading so many posts and so many review. I personally think that
the so called "shorter hands" doesn't really matter. Hardly notice it. All comes down to personal taste i think.
Next on my list would be the sub. In good time

[sean2000]

[okrr2883]

Still lurking around for a preown with 4k budget, which series can fit my budget?

[tjo3]

Got one! explorer 2 black & 42mm white

[15boost]

Finally got myself a used 16570 exp ii , always thought i wanted a 14270 , after all growing up in the 90s and watching Takuya Kimura in Love Generation wear that classic piece exp i,

but turns out my wrist look super big or rather fat when wearing the 36mm 14270, so tried the 16570 and decided that the sports version suited me more.

Maybe i will one day own the 14270 ...

First time rolex owner : 9/10/2013

[louiscyr]

Hi people I check the cert of my watch and it is bought in 1996. Recently one of my friend who owns a few rolex told me that there is this transparent crown that can be located at the 6 o clock position. I've tried locating but in vain. I read online that this transparent crown is only available for watches manufactured 2002 onwards. Is it true?