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Title: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on April 28, 2011, 11:22:26 AM: This piece refused to let go of my wrist when I tried it on at the AD. Had to take it home.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5662575041_897a0170f7_z.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5663140316_452fc115e8_z.jpg)

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Thanks for looking.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: Gigi on April 28, 2011, 11:38:35 AM: You were crazy... COngratz on your new toy ;D ;D ;D

Mind pm me teh price u paid?
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: TheHobbit on April 28, 2011, 12:02:34 PM: Nice.... always liked the Explorer. Last of the 36 mm model right?
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: ck77 on April 28, 2011, 12:11:27 PM: judging from the pictures, i think is new 39mm version.
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on April 28, 2011, 12:12:57 PM: Quote from: gigiplastic on April 28, 2011, 11:38:35 AM
... COngratz on your new toy ;D ;D ;D

Mind pm me teh price u paid?

Thanks Abel. PM sent.

Quote from: TheHobbit on April 28, 2011, 12:02:34 PM
Nice.... always liked the Explorer. Last of the 36 mm model right?

Hi Hobbit,
It's the new 39mm model.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: takashi78 on April 28, 2011, 12:56:52 PM: Finally...this time your resisting powers lasted long after we first saw it ya haha.

How are you liking the matt dial versus the old one?
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: ivanswk on April 28, 2011, 01:02:05 PM: the best looking rolex :thumbsup: congrate

"to each his everest"

http://youtu.be/CLPtnbzJgPM
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: G.MAC on April 28, 2011, 01:26:18 PM: Nice watch. Always wanted one but it is too small for my wrist so i cant pull it off nicely.
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: TheHobbit on April 28, 2011, 01:31:26 PM: Quote from: ck77 on April 28, 2011, 12:11:27 PM
judging from the pictures, i think is new 39mm version.

emmm I thought the minute hand was shorted. If it is the 39 mm, it does not look that bad. Anyway, congrats. Wear the watch with good health.
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on April 28, 2011, 01:50:36 PM: Quote from: takashi78 on April 28, 2011, 12:56:52 PM
Finally...this time your resisting powers lasted long after we first saw it ya haha.

How are you liking the matt dial versus the old one?

Hi Peter,
I've learnt the hard way to let the demand cool down so that I can get a more favourable entry point.
The new matt dial is a very nice change from the old one. Liking it more and more.

Quote from: ivanswk on April 28, 2011, 01:02:05 PM
the best looking rolex :thumbsup: congrate

"to each his everest"

Thanks Ivan.
"To each his Everest" is a nice slogan tailored for the Explorer 1 due to its historical links to the conquer of Mount Everest by Hillary and Tenzing.
My favourite Rolex slogan is the evergreen "A crown for every achievement". For this particular watch it is all the more relevant since I acquired it to mark a milestone in my career. (Any excuse will do to get a Rolex ;) )

Quote from: GMAC88 on April 28, 2011, 01:26:18 PM
Nice watch. Always wanted one but it is too small for my wrist so i cant pull it off nicely.

Thanks GMAC,
The new 39mm size is not that bad. Give it a try at the AD and I'm sure you'll have a more favourable impression of it compared to the original 36mm size.
By the way what's your wrist size?

Quote from: TheHobbit on April 28, 2011, 01:31:26 PM
emmm I thought the minute hand was shorted. If it is the 39 mm, it does not look that bad. Anyway, congrats. Wear the watch with good health.

Thanks Hobbit,
IMHO all the commotion about the new Explorer hands is much ado about nothing. Once you have it on your wrist you won't even notice it.

Quote from: brompton on April 28, 2011, 01:47:21 PM
Looks matching on your wrist, good grab.

Thanks brompton.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: G.MAC on April 28, 2011, 02:16:06 PM: my wrist is 8 and 3/4 inch.
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: David_cheong on April 28, 2011, 02:22:18 PM: Danny, congrats to your new purchase.

And I thought all this while ...its the usual black dial....looks good ya.

Whats the list?

dc
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on April 28, 2011, 02:45:56 PM: Quote from: GMAC88 on April 28, 2011, 02:16:06 PM
my wrist is 8 and 3/4 inch.

Hi GMAC,
Wow. Some of us here would kill for that kind of wrist size. Do you pump iron? You may have to acquire extra links to fit your wrist.

Quote from: David_cheong on April 28, 2011, 02:22:18 PM
Danny, congrats to your new purchase.

And I thought all this while ...its the usual black dial....looks good ya.

Whats the list?

dc

Thanks David. It lists for slightly more than RM18K.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: steveting on April 28, 2011, 03:42:28 PM: looks really good on ur wrist!
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: TheHobbit on April 28, 2011, 04:32:04 PM: Quote from: danny on April 28, 2011, 01:50:36 PM

Thanks Hobbit,
IMHO all the commotion about the new Explorer hands is much ado about nothing. Once you have it on your wrist you won't even notice it.

I agree. It does look good. Correct me if I am wrong but the Arabic hour index are without lume right?
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on April 28, 2011, 04:38:31 PM: Quote from: steveting on April 28, 2011, 03:42:28 PM
looks really good on ur wrist!

Thanks Steve.

Quote from: TheHobbit on April 28, 2011, 04:32:04 PM
I agree. It does look good. Correct me if I am wrong but the Arabic hour index are without lume right?

You're right that the Arabic indices are without lume. Rolex drew inspiration from the Blackout Explorer 1 (http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2008/10/13/unusual-rolex-explorer-black-out-model.html).

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: JPSP on April 28, 2011, 06:33:59 PM: great piece Danny! congrats!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: chrisyen on April 28, 2011, 09:19:51 PM: Congratulations !

This new explorer 1 is very very handsome, today I also molesting a piece
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on April 29, 2011, 06:22:35 AM: Quote from: JPSP on April 28, 2011, 06:33:59 PM
great piece Danny! congrats!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks James.

Quote from: chrisyen on April 28, 2011, 09:19:51 PM
Congratulations !

This new explorer 1 is very very handsome, today I also molesting a piece

Thanks Chris. Don't just molest the watch. You should take it home with you.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: dsiewmy on April 29, 2011, 06:53:21 AM: very nice, i always felt my 14270 felt a bit small. this piece solves everything :)
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: siodee on April 29, 2011, 07:33:44 AM: Congrat, Rolex is in my road map to get in the future, but glad you got one now... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: takashi78 on April 29, 2011, 07:37:00 AM: I think the hands issue where everyone is "complaining" about is a good thing.
My thinking is Rolex had many stock left so just use it on this version first.
When a new series or new batch comes out, it will be longer?
Then Danny would have a "rare" batch hahaha...
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: chrisyen on April 29, 2011, 09:45:03 AM: Quote from: danny on April 29, 2011, 06:22:35 AM
Quote from: JPSP on April 28, 2011, 06:33:59 PM
great piece Danny! congrats!!! :thumbsup:

Thanks James.

Quote from: chrisyen on April 28, 2011, 09:19:51 PM
Congratulations !

This new explorer 1 is very very handsome, today I also molesting a piece

Thanks Chris. Don't just molest the watch. You should take it home with you.

:Cheers:

i want to, but credit card wont go through.... lol
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on April 29, 2011, 02:00:09 PM: Quote from: dsiewmy on April 29, 2011, 06:53:21 AM
very nice, i always felt my 14270 felt a bit small. this piece solves everything :)

Thanks Derek. In Rolex's inimitable style the 214270 has been updated tastefully while maintaining the unique design features which make the Explorer 1 such a classic.

Quote from: siodee on April 29, 2011, 07:33:44 AM
Congrat, Rolex is in my road map to get in the future, but glad you got one now... :thumbsup:

Thanks siodee. All good things come to those who are patient.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on April 29, 2011, 02:05:24 PM: Quote from: takashi78 on April 29, 2011, 07:37:00 AM
Then Danny would have a "rare" batch hahaha...

Hi Peter. Here's hoping that the current "thin hands" batch will become totally collectable in the not too distant future.

Quote from: chrisyen on April 29, 2011, 09:45:03 AM
i want to, but credit card wont go through.... lol

Hi Chris,
Either you have been buying too many new watches recently or your capital is all tied up in real estate investment. :thumbsup:

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: terrenceterrence on April 29, 2011, 10:23:45 PM: Quote from: takashi78 on April 29, 2011, 07:37:00 AM
I think the hands issue where everyone is "complaining" about is a good thing.
My thinking is Rolex had many stock left so just use it on this version first.
When a new series or new batch comes out, it will be longer?
Then Danny would have a "rare" batch hahaha...

I don't believe the answer is as simple as "using up all the old stock"

I am no expert but maybe 3130 us not meant to use any longer hands than the one that is current on EXP1 and 14060M without compromising the smoothness of the sweep?

Rolex is after all a stickler for uniformity. unless they supersize the movement too like the new EXP2, i don't think they will replace the hands.

my 2 rupiah
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: pexus on May 02, 2011, 07:58:17 AM: congrats history....looks good...pm me how much you paid for it yeah?
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on May 04, 2011, 06:50:05 AM: Quote from: terrenceterrence on April 29, 2011, 10:23:45 PM

Rolex is after all a stickler for uniformity. unless they supersize the movement too like the new EXP2, i don't think they will replace the hands.

Hi Terrence,
What's the actual size of the new movement for EXP2?

Quote from: pexus on May 02, 2011, 07:58:17 AM
congrats history....looks good...pm me how much you paid for it yeah?

Thanks Pexus. PM sent.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: terrenceterrence on May 04, 2011, 09:52:40 AM: 3132. a upgraded 3130 with the parachom, hence "new" model number
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on May 04, 2011, 12:14:46 PM: Quote from: terrenceterrence on May 04, 2011, 09:52:40 AM
3132. a upgraded 3130 with the parachom, hence "new" model number

Hi Terrence,
I meant to ask about the size of the new calibre 3187 which ticks inside the new EXP2. Does anyone know the physical size of this new movement?

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: terrenceterrence on May 04, 2011, 01:36:09 PM: Quote from: danny on May 04, 2011, 12:14:46 PM
Quote from: terrenceterrence on May 04, 2011, 09:52:40 AM
3132. a upgraded 3130 with the parachom, hence "new" model number

Hi Terrence,
I meant to ask about the size of the new calibre 3187 which ticks inside the new EXP2. Does anyone know the physical size of this new movement?

:Cheers:

not sure about the overall size of the movement but heard the base plate is larger so it's proprietary to the new case only
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: SeeKay on May 04, 2011, 09:01:44 PM: Wow.... Really a nice watch bro. Love the black dial. Wear in good health bro. Guess this piece will be your most worn watch at least for the next few weeks huh. Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on May 05, 2011, 06:40:16 AM: Quote from: terrenceterrence on May 04, 2011, 01:36:09 PM
Quote from: danny on May 04, 2011, 12:14:46 PM
Quote from: terrenceterrence on May 04, 2011, 09:52:40 AM
3132. a upgraded 3130 with the parachom, hence "new" model number

Hi Terrence,
I meant to ask about the size of the new calibre 3187 which ticks inside the new EXP2. Does anyone know the physical size of this new movement?

:Cheers:

not sure about the overall size of the movement but heard the base plate is larger so it's proprietary to the new case only

Hi Terrence,
Thanks for the update. I'm glad to know that Rolex is finally moving to larger size calibers.

Quote from: SeeKay on May 04, 2011, 09:01:44 PM
Wow.... Really a nice watch bro. Love the black dial. Wear in good health bro. Guess this piece will be your most worn watch at least for the next few weeks huh. Enjoy.

Thanks Seekay and welcome to Malaysia Watch Forum.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: kaka23 on May 08, 2011, 09:38:11 PM: Hi Danny...

This is a very nice watch.. Mind to PM me where you bought it and how much is it?
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on May 09, 2011, 07:40:18 AM: Quote from: kaka23 on May 08, 2011, 09:38:11 PM
Hi Danny...

This is a very nice watch.. Mind to PM me where you bought it and how much is it?

Thanks Kaka. PM sent.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on May 09, 2011, 08:07:21 AM: Quote from: brompton on May 09, 2011, 07:51:51 AM
Hello Danny,

Hessitant to ask the same qn, as I had asked a mod b4, but getting no reply then.
Do you mind pm the price & AD to me please?

Thanks.

PM sent.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: khaz on May 09, 2011, 09:56:43 AM: Hi Danny,

Congrats. Nice watch. Tried it on my wrist in Jakarta last week. Pretty piece indeed. Mind PM me how much you got it for and from which AD ?

New Exp II looks good as well. Anyone has any idea of the price range?

Thanks.
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on May 09, 2011, 12:31:43 PM: Quote from: khaz on May 09, 2011, 09:56:43 AM
Hi Danny,

Congrats. Nice watch. Tried it on my wrist in Jakarta last week. Pretty piece indeed. Mind PM me how much you got it for and from which AD ?

New Exp II looks good as well. Anyone has any idea of the price range?

Thanks.

Thanks Khaz. PM sent.
I believe that the retail price for the new EXP II should be very similar to the GMT IIC, ie slightly above 23K RM, provided that there's no price increase by Rolex between now and 4th quarter of this year. However as is the case for all newly launched Rolex sports model we have to be prepared to pay a stiff premium for the privilege of being the first one in the neighbourhood to wear the watch.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: khaz on May 09, 2011, 01:02:26 PM: Thanks Danny
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: terrenceterrence on May 09, 2011, 01:22:32 PM: heard the new EXPII price would be higher than both GMT and Sub retail. :-[
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on May 09, 2011, 01:28:48 PM: Quote from: terrenceterrence on May 09, 2011, 01:22:32 PM
heard the new EXPII price would be higher than both GMT and Sub retail. :-[

Wow. That's unfortunate but understable due to its larger case and new movement.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: dennis.T on May 09, 2011, 02:37:06 PM: Congratz. the evergreen model + bigger case = :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on May 09, 2011, 02:59:51 PM: Quote from: dennistwc on May 09, 2011, 02:37:06 PM
Congratz. the evergreen model + bigger case = :thumbsup:

Thanks Dennis.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: rockdaman on June 09, 2011, 07:03:59 AM: Had the same feeling like danny. I have been waited for 1 and half year until yesterday it was finally on my wrist:

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Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: siodee on June 09, 2011, 07:17:53 AM: Quote from: rockdaman on June 09, 2011, 07:03:59 AM
Had the same feeling like danny. I have been waited for 1 and half year until yesterday it was finally on my wrist:

Congrat, very nice, all black... at least you waited for 1.5 yrs, I am still long long way to go... :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on June 09, 2011, 07:25:18 AM: Quote from: rockdaman on June 09, 2011, 07:03:59 AM
Had the same feeling like danny. I have been waited for 1 and half year until yesterday it was finally on my wrist:

(http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/1820/img0500kr.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/691/img0500kr.jpg/)

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Looks fantastic, it's definitely worth the wait. Congratulations.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: Sid Vicious on June 09, 2011, 01:00:09 PM: Hi there Danny, great watch and one that I am eyeing when I return in a few weeks.

If it's in KL can PM me like the other few earlier, roughly how much and which AD?

Thanks heaps and really envy such a superb purchase :)
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: danny on June 09, 2011, 03:37:11 PM: Quote from: Sid Vicious on June 09, 2011, 01:00:09 PM
Hi there Danny, great watch and one that I am eyeing when I return in a few weeks.

If it's in KL can PM me like the other few earlier, roughly how much and which AD?

Thanks heaps and really envy such a superb purchase :)

Hi Sid,
PM sent.

:Cheers:
Title: Re: New Arrival: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 214270
Post by: Friday on June 09, 2011, 09:15:22 PM: Hi danny, can u pm me as well sir? ;D