Rolex Explorer I Precision

[rolojack]

I have recently put up for sale a genuine Precision Explorer case, and I am amazed to see how unknown this watch is. Underappreciated, that what it is, and only because it is 2mm smaller than her famous sisters. But the Precision Explorer is also dramatically cheaper !!! So for a 2 millimeter difference people won't go for this one, when it is the best value you can get - if you want to go all gen - for a 60's or 70's sports Rolex priced below 2.000 euros. I have a 19 cm wrist, and I wanted to share how I wear it. I took some pics beside a small selection of other Rolex watches I have to show there isn't much difference actually. And I also took some wrist shots of course... Note that I am also a Panerai enthusiast, and that I wear well extra large watches... I'd say the Precision Explorer is somewhere between the reverso and the modern Rolex: the slightly smaller size confers it a very elegant aspect that I appreciate very much for it to be different from what the mass wants today !

Hope that small topic can awaken some interest for that god forsaken Rolex.

Cheers !!!

[rolojack]

You can see my post on the sales topic :

[Lolex_panelai]

wow, nice ex 1, nice collection of rolex ... and a nice jag

regards lolex

[rolojack]

THANKS !!!! I love the 60's, sense of style was there !!!! We need a touch of class in the 2010's....

[Lolex_panelai]

same with me, cars as well as watches, love vintage!

bought an older xj for the last winter to 'preserve' the other toys, but it is still with me as i love the style, to drive it - it's wonderful!

regards lolex

[rolojack]

YES !!!! Mine is a 1960's model I bought a few years ago and I drive it everyday I can. Condition is beyond imagination for an old sedan since they are all pretty much wrecked or dismanteled to restaure more valuable models. The previous owner spend over 30k to improve it! But time will make the difference: Lyons considered it his masterpiece and the very achievement of his brand in terms of design, and it was the main inspiration for Callum to go into Design. You make me want to post more pics mate !

[Lolex_panelai]

yes pls., was just to shy to ask.

mine is a x300, relatively new / after ford was in coventry, but still the old 'line' and a wonderful daily-driver and winter-car. my old ones are 2-seat convertibles coming from german production.

love this hobby.

regards lolex

[rolojack]

Are you kidding ? We are here to share !!! So here it is :

[rolojack]

And some detailed pics :

[Lolex_panelai]

wow. wow. wow. this is very nice. amazing car. and nice pictures - they even give off the great flavour of the wood and leather. congrats!

regards lolex

[rolojack]

Thank you very much, I deeply appreciate your enthusiasm. Please make a post soon featuring one of your watches with your car !!!!

[dluddy]

Lovely vintage Jag

have to agree on the Precision Explorers. I have a Super Precision I recently build from my Gen case set.

[Ueno]

What a beautiful car, I love vintage cars.

Cheers

[rolojack]

Lovely vintage Jag

have to agree on the Precision Explorers. I have a Super Precision I recently build from my Gen case set.

Thank you for your comment ! Is this a Yuki dial? It sure looks like one.... Nice watch !!!

[rolojack]

What a beautiful car, I love vintage cars.

Cheers

Thanks, they are Art according to Mr R. Lauren ! I love them even better when they are willing to drive with no issues.... We vintage car lover are a bit nuts aren't we?

[dluddy]

Thank you for your comment ! Is this a Yuki dial? It sure looks like one.... Nice watch !!!

Yuki dial, Yes

[Lolex_panelai]

nuts? yes we are. but it's wonderful. however i don't have so many pic's 'watches with .. car'... / let me try ...

vintage rep with daily driver

(sorry for the dirt on the grill)

vintage watch in vintage car

regards lolex

Edited August 8, 2012 by Lolex_panelai

[rolojack]

Nice watches! Mostly the GMT. What car is this? Looks like a 70's Mercedes.... It's hard to take a decent shot while driving right? I've been trying that for a while without success....

[rolojack]

I had to try again!!! So I just drove out a short while and shot these pics attached. I must admit I felt a bit stupid driving with one hand and taking pictures of my wrist with the other....... Good I was the only one on the road!

[woof*]

[Lolex_panelai]

oh yes, 'wristies' are quite difficult when you drive.

but even changing the watch for the shot - man that's crazy

yes, this is a 107 benz.

like the nice collection of instruments and switches in your jag.

lovely pre-daytona, any further words on this?

another try ... b.t.w. not driving this moment ...

regards lolex

[rolojack]

I LOVE the 107, beautiful design : one of the best german design for the period actually. I'm glad you liked my 6238, it's a neat little watch. How about your 6263? Is it a V72 powered one? It looks great on the picture. Here are one last couple of shots for the road: it's a game actually to take those driving wrist shots!!!

[sneed12]

You drive an Opel in Texas?

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[rolojack]

Thanks for sharing! Your GMT looks terrific!