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Can I pull off the Explorer 36?

Hi All,

Having hankered after an Explorer for as long as I can remember (and I remember passing up a used 114270 when they were around £2k 🤦‍♂️) I've decided the time is right and have managed to get hold of both a 36 and 40 to try.

I have quite…

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Au Revoir Audemars, it was fun…

Opportunity knocked and I jumped.

The weight, the color, the dial…Simply fabulous! Any reservations I had about wearing a g…

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Could Have Been a Contender

Had a birthday lunch near my AD, so I stopped in. Not in the market, and nothing caught my eye from any brand.

They had available 2x 36mm DJs, 36mm two-tone Explorer, 41mm Day-Date (diamonds), 31mm DJ (diamonds). More interesting, the new Land-Dweller…

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Rolex as Sound: Are We Overlooking the Acoustics of the Crown?

Every Rolex owner knows the tactile feel of winding a crown, but what about the sound? That buttery, almost dampened click of the ratchet wheels; the satisfying snap of a clasp closing; the faint rattle of an Oyster bracelet from the vintage era.

Othe…

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Rolex 7836 1970’s folded link bracelet

I have a Tudor 1970's 7024/0 Prince Oysterdate Jumbo with siver dial incoming,that i think will need a folded link removed from the Rolex 7836 bracelet,so that it fits my wrist.
Does this work like you would see on,say,an old Seiko bracelet,where …

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New Rolex store

I had the privilege of being in a new Rolex store on opening day this morning. Likely the only time I'll ever get to say that! 64ish new Rolex on display. Very nice to see watches of different varieties.

…

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Which Rolex Explorer to pick?

I have the option to buy a Rolex Explorer 124270 or 224270 and can't make up my mind which one to go for. I have a 6.4 inch wrist and wrist span of 52mm. The other watches in my collection are a Batman and a Moser Pioneer 40mm.

The 224270 looks …

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Black Bay 58 issue?

Hi guys,

Im new to the forum and have just bought myself a BB58 in black.

This is my first luxury watch and I've noticed that the end links are not tight onto the case and move around when I move my wrist to check the time. the tapping is audibl…

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Rolex Sea Dweller Sea Sea Model 116660 Crystal

What is the approximate going rate to replace the crystal in this watch? I sold mine and it was damaged during shipping despite my packing prowess. I will have to go claim it from Fedex .. ugh

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Preferred jeweler in Key West?

The family and I are headed to the Keys next month, and while I know there isn’t an AD there, is there a place you recommend I visit? Preferences are the current no-date Sub or Sea-Dweller 43mm.
Scott

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