Wonder if that bracelet will fit the Everest’s…Originally Posted by RAJEN
As an aside for someone looking for a 1016 experience on the cheap, this homage from San Martin is sublime. Excellent quality and bracelet is better quality than Steinhart, Squale etc homages.
T.G.
Goodness it's the spit of that pictured 70's 1016.As an aside for someone looking for a 1016 experience on the cheap, this homage from San Martin is sublime. Excellent quality and bracelet is better quality than Steinhart, Squale etc homages.
Picked one up today after a surprisingly short 6 weeks wait and absolutely loving it. Early days of course, but so far extremely comfy on my smallish 6.25” wrist.
I’ve mostly worn my DJ 36 for the past 6-9 months with my SD4K reserved for weekends. I’m sure once I get the SD back from its service it’ll feel huge by comparison.
The tapering bracelet honestly feels super comfy and IMO makes the watch head appear larger than the 36 diameter would suggest. Here are a couple of day 1 wrist shots with a few others for comparison…
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Anyone any idea of the current ‘waiting list’ time for the 124270? Also what’s a realistic/good price for a nice condition full set 114270? I’ve looked on Chrono24 but prices vary quite a bit!
The wait list on a 124270 will be based on your previous spend history with the AD so could be anywhere from a few weeks to years.
I have been watching the market on 114270 over the past year or so and recently nice condition full sets seem to be around £5 - 5.5k private and £6 - 6.5k from a dealer with a warranty.
It’s worth mentioning that the 124270 and 114270 wear very differently even though both 36mm. I personally prefer the 114270 as it’s wears more balanced.
Thank you. Interesting to hear they wear very differently. Is it the 14mm taper that makes it feel more unbalanced? Based on those prices I’m not sure if the new one would be worth and extra £1000 or so and I think I’d be happy with a 114270. Although I guess if a service is required it makes the difference a lot less.
19mm lugs and drastic clasp taper yes. Massive logo for this small dial too.
I’d advise you try both and make your own mind up about how it wears.
A lot of noise about the taper, which is no more drastic than the new Speedmaster bracelet, which received much praise over its previous iteration.
I dare say the 114270 looks clumsy in comparison when you have both in hand.
YMMV.
Agreed you really need to try them both as YMMV.
There was nothing wrong with the 124270 or the taper of the bracelet it’s was just the thickness of the clasp that felt to big to me.
Picked mine up last week from my local AD, with no previous spend history. Couldn’t be happier with the watch, it’s beautiful.
Congrats!
I’m hoping to get a new Explorer this year, how are people finding availability so far in 2022?
I’ve just received a call out of the blue today…..going to collect tomorrow. Waited a couple of months or so (previously bought two DateJusts through them).
I’ve not actually seen it in the flesh, so hoping I like the size……
How long was your wait if you don't mind me asking? I have been down with a few local ADs for a few months but not holding my breath to be honest...
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Mine was about 4 months, picked up in November
Thank you - whereabouts are you and did you have a purchase history? I don't know if there is a difference between the south east and the rest of the country but I have had some relatively negative feedback on wait times across Hertfordshire/ Bedfordshire etc
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That was in London - I had purchase history but not Rolex with the AD. I asked nicely after a Tudor and IWC. Now on the list for a Pepsi
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Tried one on today, great size pity it was the two tone version ( and display only)Image1645726107.410133.jpg
Received mine mid January, after about 6 months on the list at my local AD in Bournemouth, with no purchase history. Also had my name down at a Goldsmiths in Reading, from whom I have a purchase history, and so far nothing.
Good luck!
Good to hear they are available! Thanks for the info
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In Hertford, Hereford and Bedfordshire, hot Rolex models hardly ever happen.
Picked mine up this week. Got the call in January but delayed collecting until close to my birthday.
Went on the list for it in May last year. Have previously bought two Speedies and a Seiko from the Dealer.
Tried on a Sub Date that was exhibition only. Was told they’re not taking anymore expressions of interest this year. If they start again in 2023 then I could expect a five year wait. I asked for ND Sub btw not the date version - not a fan of the cyclops
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Glad to hear people seem to be getting these watches a little more easily now. Be interested to hear if anyone else has managed to get one with relatively little grief in recent months?
I registered interest for the Explorer in steel back in September 2021 at an AD where I’ve previously bought a Black Bay - not heard a peep despite a few casual drop-ins. Registered with a new AD the other week, will see if I get anywhere.
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They are certainly one of the easier models to obtain from the AD and far easier to be allocated than the OP36.
The AD I use have said they have very little interest in them which is strange as they are a nice watch. The only issue I found was the clasp on them.
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The dealer I spoke to told me that if you register with multiple different dealers, they can flag this and delete all requests. FYI that was Mappin & Webb
I heard this from Mappin & Webb too interestingly. I think what they mean is: if you register with multiple Watches of Switzerland dealers (WoS, Mappin, Goldsmiths etc) they will flag you. I can't see how independent dealers could be sharing your data with one another - surely that would be a GDPR scandal.
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Similar position to you (registered interest in Oct, only prior purchase was a BB58) and just heard yesterday one is reserved for me. Still need to wait a couple of weeks but to be honest I was pleasantly surprised how quick it has been…was meant to be a birthday gift to myself (for next years birthday).
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Delighted to pick mine up recently.
Almost exactly a year after expressing my interest.
I had a modest purchase history with the AD, but as there’s only one AD in the country, I was pleasantly surprised to receive it within a year.
I love it.
Feels very refined & understated. Doesn’t shout ‘Rolex’ and fits with pretty much any attire.
Aside from the history, iconic designs, build quality, accuracy & reliability, a big reason I like Rolex is because they make watches that fit well with my lifestyle - from the office & black tie, to the beach & playing with my daughter. There’s never an occasion where it feels out of place.
The new movement is performing well. Typically accurate, gaining a metronomic 2 seconds a day. The 70hr power reserve is very welcome.
The size is perfect. The taper makes design sense and adds to a cohesive transition between case & bracelet. The dial & furniture upon it are clear, very legible and perfectly proportioned.
The clasp is excellent. Not remotely undersized, unless your comparison is the too-large Glidelock. The 5mm easy-link extension is very handy.
Overall, for such a simple watch, it’s highly beguiling and makes me smile. It almost makes my Submariner feel a bit gauche.
I knew I wanted the 36mm personally, but also so as my daughter can inherit a modestly-sized watch.
Very handsome.
Glad to hear this bud! Share some photos with us when you collect it!
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Looks fantastic! Congratulations. Keeping my fingers crossed I get the call soon.
Delighted to pick mine up recently.
Almost exactly a year after expressing my interest.
I had a modest purchase history with the AD, but as there’s only one AD in the country, I was pleasantly surprised to receive it within a year.
I love it.
Feels very refined & understated. Doesn’t shout ‘Rolex’ and fits with pretty much any attire.
Aside from the history, iconic designs, build quality, accuracy & reliability, a big reason I like Rolex is because they make watches that fit well with my lifestyle - from the office & black tie, to the beach & playing with my daughter. There’s never an occasion where it feels out of place.
The new movement is performing well. Typically accurate, gaining a metronomic 2 seconds a day. The 70hr power reserve is very welcome.
The size is perfect. The taper makes design sense and adds to a cohesive transition between case & bracelet. The dial & furniture upon it are clear, very legible and perfectly proportioned.
The clasp is excellent. Not remotely undersized, unless your comparison is the too-large Glidelock. The 5mm easy-link extension is very handy.
Overall, for such a simple watch, it’s highly beguiling and makes me smile. It almost makes my Submariner feel a bit gauche.
I knew I wanted the 36mm personally, but also so as my daughter can inherit a modestly-sized watch.
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Love mine. A while ago I posted a thread asking for views on this or a DJ, and ended up initially going for the 39mm MkII instead. However, the Explorer just feels "right" in 36mm so an appropriate trade for a minter followed fairly quickly and I'm now just where I wanted to be at the outset. I have to say that I don't find the bracelet an issue at all. It's running at less than 0.5spd too, which is a bonus.
After never being a fan of the Explorer, I found the lack of a 12 numeral off putting. Mainly a fan of the Sub (although my BB58 has put a stop to owning one) & the OP models
Browsing Bluewater today & popped into M&W to look at any 36mm OPs and see how they fit/ feel. Sales assistant recommended trying the 36mm Explorer, wow was I pleasantly surprised. Now I'm torn between this and the new Speedy.
OP also
This thread is making want an explorer.... in fairness I've tried on the 14270 years ago and it didn't do it for me. The lumed 3,6,9 on this version though is the highlight for me.
I’ve got everything crossed that I get ‘the call’ before September so I can wear the Explorer for my wedding day, would be a great first memory with it.
Oh I really hope you get the call too! When did you put your name down?
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Thanks!
I suspect I put it down too late looking at the timeframes in this thread, as it was only a couple of months ago.
The explorer is the watch that really started me on a path into this hobby and an early Everest from Eddie satisfied me for a couple of years but its since sadly gone. I’ve been on a cycle of trying to satisfy the itch elsewhere but none have done it…. A Tudor BB41 first which was too big, I have a Tudor North Flag which I love and although explorer like, is a very different watch really. I had an Omega Railmaster silver dial for a while but the faux lume didn’t do it for me and finally I currently have an Omega Globemaster white dial which is a really impressive watch and I admire it a lot but have not really built a connection to it.
For info - Mine arrived 2 weeks ago after a 10 month wait
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I think that Explorer looks superb on your wrist.After never being a fan of the Explorer, I found the lack of a 12 numeral off putting. Mainly a fan of the Sub (although my BB58 has put a stop to owning one) & the OP models
Browsing Bluewater today & popped into M&W to look at any 36mm OPs and see how they fit/ feel. Sales assistant recommended trying the 36mm Explorer, wow was I pleasantly surprised. Now I'm torn between this and the new Speedy.
Nice! Congrats - any photos to share?!
Here it is with it’s big brother
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Thank you was surprised how much I liked it. Just need to make a decision which route I want to take and then contact my ADI think that Explorer looks superb on your wrist.
Haha! Brilliant! Which one do you gravitate more towards?Here it is with it’s big brother
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Presumably the 39mm, greater mass.
Aren't you supposed to finish with "I'll get my coat .."?
:-)
Neither just now actually - I’m wearing a 1960s vintage Date
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So, an update on this….
As mentioned earlier in the thread, I registered my interest in this watch in March, mentioning that I hoped it could be my wedding watch.
Well, I popped in the shop yesterday lunchtime to collect my fiancés wedding ring, after I checked it over the sales representative went away to package it up and when he came back he said “now your fiancé has something special to wear on the day, you need something too”.
To my surprise, on the tray was an Explorer!
I’m pleased to say I am now the owner of my original grail watch, the one that really got me started in this hobby and I get to start making many memories with it, including my wedding day.
Here it is…. I couldn’t be happier with it!
Congratulations on your score. March to August... Not too bad a wait =)
And I hope you and your fiance have a lovely wedding!
Congratulations TTSFR. That wonderful!
Congrats TTSFR, what a great experience and what a watch. Wears perfectly on your wrist.
All the benefits of a modern 6 digit Rolex while looking like the 5 digit dream.
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