rosnik Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi friends, who got best 'Explorer I' rep? I'm looking for hold ref. 14270, 37mm type . Best would be with folding bracelet too. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I wish I could help more, but just to give you inspiration in your quest it that I got this 21J from a member for like $100 back in the day. Keeps great time! So they are out there! Just look for a smaller crown, that is the main prob with most of the reps right now of these, they are just too darn big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 The cheapie 14270 reps are pretty nice, and you can always swap the crown with a gen if the one it comes with is too thick. It's a shame service dials are so rare/expensive now, or a ubiquitous-style franken would be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robaer Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 The one CHT posted is probably one of the better versions. Nice shape on the numerals and a thin crown. Many of the reps have either too thin, too fat or too square shaped numerals. Another thing to look for is correct crystal height. It should be raised a few mm above the bezel. Many reps are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchguy07 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 I've got a really nice modded one I will consider parting with. It has the proper sized crown as well which is rare. It's currently on a black Maratac NATO. I've never worn the bracelet but I fully modded it and it's awesome, feels just like gen. Here's some pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 UahhhhUUUUU! Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robaer Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Very nice, Watchguy. Which version is it originaly? Did you change the crown or what are the mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchguy07 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 UahhhhUUUUU! Nice!! Rosnik, if you want it, I'll do $160 shipped to EU. If not, it's available to anyone else for $150 shipped CONUS. Very nice, Watchguy. Which version is it originaly? Did you change the crown or what are the mods? Yes, I tracked down the proper crown for it. I also cleaned and aligned the crystal, dial and hands of dust/fingerprints, I regulated the movement and sealed the case so it's fully waterproof. The bracelet I oiled, lightly stretched, deburred, and modified the clasp for the proper click. It's an awesome rep, practically 1:1 and you can wear it with anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Watchguy, what 'I Do' mean?? Are you a watch modder? I'm interested, can you please, get extra info and pictures about your Explorer I ? Movement is Eta Gen or Asia? Or other movement? Bracelet? Crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchguy07 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Watchguy, what 'I Do' mean?? Are you a watch modder? I'm interested, can you please, get extra info and pictures about your Explorer I ? Movement is Eta Gen or Asia? Or other movement? Bracelet? Crystal? Yes, I mod all my own watches. The movement is Asian, I really don't believe in paying the extra for a so called "Swiss movement" when the Asian ones will run really nice and reliable with a servicing. I think they assemble the watches in a dirty work environment and that leads to most of the problems. The bracelet is the one that came with it and modded. It has Solid End-Links, and I have an extra link for it as well. The crystal is one I had from a previous build. It has a great coronet etching that's not too apparent(which is something to watch out for with most Exp I reps). You must assume customs risks if I'm shipping it to EU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlative Posted May 29, 2011 Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Do all of the Explorer 1 have the etched coronet on the crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Do all of the Explorer 1 have the etched coronet on the crystal? No only after 2002 they introduced it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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