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    Rolex Buying Guide: Every Current Model Explained

    Interesting read for all the Rolex fan club members.

    https://gearpatrol.com/2019/01/31/th...-buying-guide/

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    aren't there about 750 different models and versions of models

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    I think there is only 16 models but countless number of variations on them

    Quote Originally Posted by BillN View Post
    aren't there about 750 different models and versions of models

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    Excellent article, I assume it's all correct? I like this 'cut the crap' approach, keep it simple and give me the information!

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    Good bit of reading. Pure and simple, useful for old hands and newbies alike.

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    Agreed it’s nice and clean cut! If only we could buy the damn things now!

    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    Excellent article, I assume it's all correct? I like this 'cut the crap' approach, keep it simple and give me the information!

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    Its disappointing that they have stopped making the original 36mm Explorer

    Well, that's progress (dinner plate size) I suppose.

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    Thanks Ray, enjoyable read for a newbie like me

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    Shame it's innaccurate in describing the Milgauss clasp as an Oysterlock. Mine has no foldover part as the '2 clasps' section describes... think there's a 3rd variant...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    Its disappointing that they have stopped making the original 36mm Explorer

    Well, that's progress (dinner plate size) I suppose.
    I think they stopped around 8 years ago, but I agree with you, the 36mm was far nicer. Can`t see why they couldn't have kept it in the line-up when the 39mm was introduced.

    Sold mine recently.......gone but not forgotten.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    I think they stopped around 8 years ago, but I agree with you, the 36mm was far nicer. Can`t see why they couldn't have kept it in the line-up when the 39mm was introduced.

    Sold mine recently.......gone but not forgotten.
    Yes, sold mine last year to fund a second car for the household

    Will have another at some point

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    I enjoyed reading that. At first l thought it was a little too fawning over the brand, but the tongue in cheek aspect soon became apparent then a few very subtle and gentle truths were thrown in to balance things out.

    A good article. It certainly de-cluttered the range.

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    Good article, made me realise I don't really like any of the Rolex models, apart from the OP and maybe the DJ. Can't see why you would want to spend all that money though on an OP or DJ 36mm and not get the latest model movement.
    Or Explorer 1 36mm of course...

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    Agree with the above, the Datejust and OP are the most appealing to me, but I wouldn't place a premium on obtaining the latest movement. Apart from the better power reserve, which may be a benefit to some owners, I really can`t see the improvements translating into any tangible enhancement of ownership. To me it's all about the aesthetics, I`m perfectly happy with the movement in my 1986 Datejust.

    Theoretically, my 'watch fund' is looking healthy after selling an Explorer 1 a while back, selling a restored 1960s Omega Dynamic, plus a flurry of activity on the service/repair front. If a 36mm OP with blue dial came up for sale I`d be tempted; even though I`m supposedly cutting the collection down this year it's a watch I`d like to own. It makes little sense to buy new , but it makes even less sense to pay close to new price for something several years old!

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    Rolex Buying Guide: Every Current Model Explained

    Quote Originally Posted by Velorum View Post
    Its disappointing that they have stopped making the original 36mm Explorer

    Well, that's progress (dinner plate size) I suppose.
    I both hold out hope for one, and suspect that it is on the way at some point. By that, I mean a 36mm of the same design as the current 39mm to sit alongside the 214270.

    Great size for all sorts of people, would only require a new dial (and maybe handset?) as everything else is there.

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    I just cannot get emotional about whether a watch is either 36mm or 40mm in dia. In the case of Rolex, they both wear pretty much the same.

    When I bought my first 39mm Explorer back in 2014, the salesman was wearing a 36mm and once on the wrist they almost wore the same.

    If I was buying a pre owned Datejust or Daydate, I would opt for the 36mm version as they sell for lot less than the 40mm/41mm versions and there is hardly any difference between the two. They both look good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by henk View Post
    I maybe wrong but I understand that 36 doesn't come in an all metal version? That's a big factor.

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    The 36mm Explorer worn by the salesman had a Oyster bracelet.

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    Good read, thanks for posting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by henk View Post
    I'm talking about date Just no Exporers

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    Yes a DJ 36mm can be had as all steel. Smooth bezel, either Oyster or Jubilee bracelet.

    Fluted bezels are gold / white gold, but the rest of the watch can be steel

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    Superb read, to the point is refreshing when it comes to Rolex.

    This made me chuckle:

    “Easylink: This simple mechanism allow you to expand a bracelet by 5mm, handy when swelling occurs on an airplane or, perhaps, after a big meal.”


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    Quote Originally Posted by nunya View Post
    Yes a DJ 36mm can be had as all steel. Smooth bezel, either Oyster or Jubilee bracelet.

    Fluted bezels are gold / white gold, but the rest of the watch can be steel
    One of my all time favourite models:


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    Quote Originally Posted by stix View Post
    One of my all time favourite models:

    Agreed, wonderful dial when compared to new variants. They should introduce a 39-40mm version to the line up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlexM View Post
    Agreed, wonderful dial when compared to new variants. They should introduce a 39-40mm version to the line up.
    I think the 36mm is perfect but sadly the price has now reached a whopping A$10,100!!! Mind boggling.

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