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77deluxe
·That guy is practically begging to be worn on a nato.
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snarkq
·36mm for sure. Timeless.
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·just added one as well, cant wait!
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AmazingB
·I tried on the current model a couple of times at the AD with the option to buy. I couldn't pull the trigger on either occasion as I find the current proportions are a bit off and it wear much larger than 39mm would suggest. This might be better on a strap or nato. For reference I have a 7.5" wrist and comfortably wear a 116710.
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·this just got in, sized and ready to explore
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axl911
·That polished bezel is a scratch magnet.
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Stripey
·About a year after everyone kindly gave their opinions, I've come across this, 14270 Swiss only from a dealer I've previously bought a pocket watch from (and who also gave me a lot time trying to find somewhere in London to get a different family heirloom pocket watch serviced). I'm getting some more photos sent to me tomorrow. This might be the one.
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markie916
·A Rolex Explorer is on my list, but I wonder, given second hand prices, whether I might not just stick my name on a list for a new one, because I don't perceive that it has the same waiting time as a Submariner or Daytona. I was wondering what people's views were on the various references from 14270 onwards? And what people's experience of the wait time has been?
I've got a 14270 and love it. Fabulous understated watch. Not all show and look at me like a daytona. Its way classier for someone who doesnt need to show its a Rolex.
I love mine so much I'm selling it lol. But I still love it, just need the money for something else. Ive seen plenty of 39mm Exp 1's below list used so they dont hold their money. I'd buy a used one thats taken the hit in devaluation already.
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Stripey
·I've got a 14270 and love it. Fabulous understated watch. Not all show and look at me like a daytona. Its way classier for someone who doesnt need to show its a Rolex.
I love mine so much I'm selling it lol. But I still love it, just need the money for something else. Ive seen plenty of 39mm Exp 1's below list used so they dont hold their money. I'd buy a used one thats taken the hit in devaluation already.
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markie916
·I agree with all that completely. I like the Daytona, but not what goes with it. I hope the something else you're selling yours for is something equally special!
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Alfista88
·Depending on much you value the triangle design at 12 o' clock, and the non-lume white gold 3-6-9 of the 36mm explorer dial, another option is to modify a current generation OP 36. Make your own type of explorer 😀
Here's how my OP 36 looks with 114270 hand set installed. I highly rate the current gen OP's bracelet and clasp. You'd lose the lume triangle at 12, but gain lume at the 3, 6, and 9 markers and a newer 3130 movement. Plus an enchanting sunburst dial.
But also much fatter lugs than a 14270. Also subjective, is whether you'd like to see a yellow patina develop over time, as only a tritium 14270 pre-dating the 'Swiss-only' era can offer that. Although for those pre-Luminova 14270 pieces, the yellow patina of the hour markers and hands will not match the white painted inlays of the 3, 6, 9, hour indices.
So several pros & cons to weigh in on, if you're open to this option of taking the path less traveled.
Here's how my OP 36 looks with 114270 hand set installed. I highly rate the current gen OP's bracelet and clasp. You'd lose the lume triangle at 12, but gain lume at the 3, 6, and 9 markers and a newer 3130 movement. Plus an enchanting sunburst dial.
But also much fatter lugs than a 14270. Also subjective, is whether you'd like to see a yellow patina develop over time, as only a tritium 14270 pre-dating the 'Swiss-only' era can offer that. Although for those pre-Luminova 14270 pieces, the yellow patina of the hour markers and hands will not match the white painted inlays of the 3, 6, 9, hour indices.
So several pros & cons to weigh in on, if you're open to this option of taking the path less traveled.
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OmeGez
·Modding the OP like you have has been in my mind as the perfect idea for a long time! I’m so glad I’ve seen one in the wild now.
That, to me, is a perfect combo!
That, to me, is a perfect combo!
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Stripey
·Hi Stripey. I dont know if I am, I'm still questioning the potential sale of the exp. If it sells I think I'll regret it. My gut feeling is it won't sell, thats what I'm telling myself. I'm looking for a Tudor Marine Nationale Snowflake. And I like the Benrus Type 1 military watch. Neither as stylish as an Explorer.....
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killer67
·Hi Stripey. I dont know if I am, I'm still questioning the potential sale of the exp. If it sells I think I'll regret it. My gut feeling is it won't sell, thats what I'm telling myself. I'm looking for a Tudor Marine Nationale Snowflake. And I like the Benrus Type 1 military watch. Neither as stylish as an Explorer.....
But you will be the coolest guy in the room with a sterile Benrus T1
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Stripey
·Depending on much you value the triangle design at 12 o' clock, and the non-lume white gold 3-6-9 of the 36mm explorer dial, another option is to modify a current generation OP 36. Make your own type of explorer 😀
Here's how my OP 36 looks with 114270 hand set installed. I highly rate the current gen OP's bracelet and clasp. You'd lose the lume triangle at 12, but gain lume at the 3, 6, and 9 markers and a newer 3130 movement. Plus an enchanting sunburst dial.
But also much fatter lugs than a 14270. Also subjective, is whether you'd like to see a yellow patina develop over time, as only a tritium 14270 pre-dating the 'Swiss-only' era can offer that. Although for those pre-Luminova 14270 pieces, the yellow patina of the hour markers and hands will not match the white painted inlays of the 3, 6, 9, hour indices.
So several pros & cons to weigh in on, if you're open to this option of taking the path less traveled.
Tritium patina doesn't do it for me. I value the ability of the watch to still be seen in the dark much more highly, so where there was a Luminova option over a tritium option on the same watch, I prefer the Luminova. What you've done with OP looks lovely (and I don't often say that about modified watches).
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Stripey
·About a year after everyone kindly gave their opinions, I've come across this, 14270 Swiss only from a dealer I've previously bought a pocket watch from (and who also gave me a lot time trying to find somewhere in London to get a different family heirloom pocket watch serviced). I'm getting some more photos sent to me tomorrow. This might be the one.
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