I just found a good old post I've made over 10 years ago

Apr 18, 2018,12:52 PM
 

Rolex Explorer Ref 114270



   


I got this watch in 2001 a few months after Rolex have shows it in Basel I was one of the first guy who got one here in Sweden with the new (current) Explorer ref 114270 and I have order it a couple of months before I got it. 

I have look forward to receive the new one with SEL and the new movement cal 3130. It have the same size (36 mm) as the classic DateJust but it feels a little smaller, I suppose it´s the black dial as fool the eye. It´s a classic Rolex a simple model that just only shows the time. 


   



 Nothing fancy, a twinlock crown that make sure you can get down 100 meters.

   



 So a little water can´t hurt.


   


 The dial have some great details and it´s very easy to read and it only comes in one model. SS, black dial, smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet.


 
















 



 The SuperLuminova do what it should but not at 3, 6 & 9, it´s okay with me but I know guys that never buy it because of that.


   


So what about the bracelet? This one feels very tight and with the SEL (solid end links) so will there be no rattle. 

The only Rolex need to do is to put on solid middlelinks as they have on some models o get the final touch. 



   



 The OysterLock clasp with the safety lock works great, it´s just a stamped piece of steel but it will serve for decades without troubles. 



   


 So what about the new Caliber 3130?  


It have 31 jewels, hacking second and 28800 bph have got some upgrade like a balance bridge and a Breguet hairspring.


   



 And it runs very smooth and in my opinion the no date movements feels more accurate and durable than the date movement. 

But that is just my opinions and I don´t believe it is so, but it feels so.


 



 


 The Microstella adjustment at the balance wheel.


   


 A closer look to it and it needs a special tool to adjust it.

   




The Explorer is one of the most simple watch Rolex made and it´s a little overpriced if you compare it to a Air King. 

But it´s a classic Rolex and you can wear it as a sport watch or a dress watch. 

So I believe there is a place for it in every Rolex collectors  collection. 

Then it´s a certified chronometer if that is a reason for you to buy one. So here is a few more pics of it. 











 


 Jocke


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Thanks my friend

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : April 18th, 2018-13:10
as I use to say at that time: Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute. LOL
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I will remember this one. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : April 18th, 2018-13:10
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What if you buy a Lear Jet ? [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 18th, 2018-14:46
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You are so right ! [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 18th, 2018-14:47
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That is so true Walter [nt]

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 18th, 2018-14:48
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Great post Jocke

 
 By: 111forza : April 18th, 2018-14:18
A cult classic Rolex. Gifted mine to my daughter last year Maybe she’ll let me wear it now and again 😀 ...  
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How do you find a better watch in the real world ?

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 18th, 2018-14:45
I love it !
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Thanks for reminding us just what a great watch this is …

 
 By: Cpt Scarlet : April 18th, 2018-14:50
And great photos as usual from you Jocke
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No comment! Best Walter

 
 By: Walter2 : April 18th, 2018-15:50
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Great piece!

 
 By: patrick_y : April 18th, 2018-20:49
I totally agree with you. The only thing missing from perfection is solid bracelet links. They got the solid end links done right. I always liked this reference. Thanks for mentioning it!
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Thanks guys. [nt]

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : April 18th, 2018-21:55
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A question

 
 By: MTF : April 19th, 2018-00:50
Jocke (formerly called Tony) , Thanks for the long term review. Back in 2001, there was no Rolex forum on ThePuristS website and I don't read Swedish. I liked the old Explorer I but by the nature of its original target owners and low cost, most examples w... 
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For the first I have more hair than Tony. :-))))

 
 By: Jocke - Bad Santa : April 19th, 2018-01:25
In fact I have give up Rolex today because I don't want to beg a company to buy their products. At the moment Rolex have cut the SS production to make them more rare. So now I focus on more small independent and german brands.
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Thanks, More Hairy 'Tony'

 
 By: MTF : April 19th, 2018-02:11
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We have similar tastes in watches

 
 By: Boris : April 19th, 2018-03:10
Which is probably why I own an Explorer II 16570, have considered both a 1016 and a 114270 several times, but ended up with the 214270 as I preferred the 39mm size, new bracelet and all lumed indexes (I bought a post 2016 version). I have been following y... 
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