Reply With QuoteI am fortunate to own a 2016 Mk2. I think the watch is superb but I am increasing drawn to the 36mm version... I suspect I will swap!
That said I have graduated from a submariner (ceramic) to the explorer!
I think the Rubber B looks great as a second option. Each to their own.Originally Posted by Hooshabak
By "fix" I guess you mean make changes that fit with your personal design preferences? Personally I think the current iteration is stunning.
I am fortunate to own a 2016 Mk2. I think the watch is superb but I am increasing drawn to the 36mm version... I suspect I will swap!
That said I have graduated from a submariner (ceramic) to the explorer!
I love my 214270. I have owned mine a few months now, it was my first Rolex and it always brings a smile to my face when I wear it.
I tend to wear a watch for a week before rotating and I am always a bit regretful when the end of the week comes.
As to whether it's the least popular, well maybe it is.
I rang my local AD on a Tuesday morning (With whom I had no previous relationship) got told they had none in stock but would put me on the register.
I had read the forums and seen You Tube vids so resigned myself to a long wait.
On the Saturday morning I got a call saying they had a delivery the day before and my watch was there. By Saturday afternoon it was on my wrist!
So it may be the least popular sports watch but it is very popular with me
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Smaller dial 37-8mm case on a 21mm bracelet with less taper. Then it will be stunning!
Narrower bezel as well please.
Last edited by Toshk; 1st November 2020 at 08:11.
Do you think the explorer will get the same treatment as the OP and get bumped up to 41mm and then have a 36mm “ladies” model produced?
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I don’t think there will be a ladies model but I do think they may bump up the current model to 41mm.
So no plum coloured explorer in the works then
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To go back to OP’s question I would say that the Explorer is among the least popular of the “sport models” but the Yachtmaster (1 and 2), the Milgauss and the Air King (although some will debate the Air King as a professional model) are probably the bottom of the pile. During the last 6 months I have been able to procure two 214270s and a polar 216570 without any real waiting list rubbish. This goes to show that they are not in the Unobtainium category. I promptly sold on the 214270 because it’s way too big.
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Now from a fan point of view I think the 1016 Exporer is one of the best looking Rolex’s ever and among my favourite watches in my collection. I love the dial and simplicity. I don’t like the modern 3,6,9 on the dials of the 14270 and beyond...they are ugly but I have grown to tolerate them. If Rolex revived the 1016 dial in the next iteration, that would be a great move. As for the Explorer 2, I own the 5 digit version in black and it’s fantastic. It’s under the radar perfection, and does almost everything a 5 digit GMT does without commanding the premium and without shouting about it. The 6 digit Explorer 2 looks great but wears absolutely huge...I hope they address that in the next round.
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The Explorer is not THE least popular sports Rolex but it is one of them for some absurd reason.
I think it takes owning one or two that make you understand the allure of the Explorer I. I’d certainly not be without one in my line up. I may even go as far to say if I was only allowed to keep one watch my 14270 would be that watch.
It should be remembered that it’s the ‘entry level’ professional model so there’s always other models above it, so to speak; but as entry level goes it’s pretty great in most iterations.
As to the differences over the years,?well if all the watches were the same it would be boring world wouldn’t it?
Last edited by daveyw; 1st November 2020 at 12:21.
I’d also say that there’s nothing Professional about an Explorer 1. It’s just an Oyster Perpetual in a party frock with some questionable mountaineering provenance.
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Slight contradiction is it not?
Last edited by boring_sandwich; 1st November 2020 at 13:47.
Older 36mm case 20mm bracelet is perfect.
If they are to make it 41, then lug and clasp width need increasing. IMHO
Something about the Explorer that only works on smaller case dial... the 3 6 9 probably. They become too big on increased dial.
Last edited by Toshk; 1st November 2020 at 14:12.
Not really. One is about looks and one is about professional status.
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I found this interesting by The Urban Gentry.
https://youtu.be/eywDuqm-lic
Anything 39mm in there?
Don't need much of an excuse to post a pic of mine :)
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