My first watch love...Explorer 36mm...114270 and 14270.

Anyone had the same feeling when you first saw this classic watch and put it on the wrist? Instant feeling of satisfaction...that this particular watch belonged on MY wrist. I love wearing it. Both 14270 and 114270. I also own a 214270 but it does not have the same feeling...a bit too big I think. The only two "complaints" would be the non-lumination of the 3,6,9...but that's okay. And the bracelet/clasp of the 14270....for some reason when I try to center the watch then the clasp is off to the side. And when I center the clasp then the watch is off to the side. Hence the black leather strap...which looks great with the black dial. But the 114270 doesn't seem to have that problem...weird. Anyway, enjoy the weekend with your favorite watches!

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I too prefer the 14270 for its size and lovely dial. Welcome here!

By: amanico : March 5th, 2021-07:15

Thank you.

By: josunese1975 : March 5th, 2021-07:25

A great forum for a neophyte watch enthusiast like myself.

You should be able to fix your bracelet issue

By: VinnieD : March 5th, 2021-07:17

with a friendly watchmaker - he can adjust the link count left or right to make it fit perfectly. It is worth it

I've tried every combination to make it fit correctly.

By: josunese1975 : March 5th, 2021-07:36

Maybe it's because of the hollow end links or maybe my wrist size. Guys with bigger wrist size doesn't seem to have this problem. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and this seems to be a smaller wrist size problem. I've read in other forums of guys taking extreme ...

Welcome to our community with that great Rolex ...

By: Cpt Scarlet : March 5th, 2021-07:28

Join us for WristScan this weekend, Link: www.watchprosite.com

I appreciate that.

By: josunese1975 : March 5th, 2021-07:37

Glad to be here.

Your very welcome !

By: Cpt Scarlet : March 5th, 2021-09:57

Welcome to our forum, and thanks for sharing your neat new Rolex -- hope it will be the beginning of a long journey in this fascinating world! ;-) Enjoy.

By: FabR : March 5th, 2021-07:47

I blame my wife..haha.

By: josunese1975 : March 5th, 2021-07:56

I inherited a 1978 Rolex OP Date 1500 several years ago. Had it fully serviced early last year and was going to put it away since i had very little interest in watches. But the wife encouraged me to wear it on Independence Day 2020....our engagement date....

I had that one, wish I had not let it get away.

By: Thomas_3 : March 5th, 2021-08:43

Wear it in good health.

Never too late to get one....

By: josunese1975 : March 5th, 2021-10:00

There are still sellers you can find one from for a reasonable price....below $6,000. May you be in good health as well...

Elegant timepiece...one of the best Rolex if I can say so !

By: mahesh : March 5th, 2021-10:22

Welcome onboard

Much appreciated.

By: josunese1975 : March 5th, 2021-10:40

I agree with your statement... a simple, clean, classic timepiece....

I understand very well ... A real happyness to wear !!

By: leopold : March 5th, 2021-14:45

...

14270 👍👍

By: Gelato Monster : March 5th, 2021-20:18

The watch looks

By: Jari from Finland : March 12th, 2021-04:20

nice on your wrist and it is good that you were able to size it sitting perfectly on your wrist with the leather strap. Over the years I have also had that same problem every now and then because there have not been enough movable links on the six o'clock...