Guest Sql_pl Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) I wonder how come nobody is ever discussing Explorer I here? Is it because of its size? Plain dial? Or is it because gen is relatively cheap to obtain? I have to say I always liked i but never went for one. Now I think it might look good on my girlfriend. She says she doesn't really like it from the pics but that's what she also said about Seatimer Pasha and now she totally loves it. So in order to test waters I though about getting a cheap 100 usd version from Joshua. I am no expert but it looks quite good in these pics: It also seem slike it does not need any mods - just a nice polishing to give it extra shine and we are good to go. Any experiences with this model? Thanks! Edited June 11, 2008 by Sql_pl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I'm a fan of the 14270... The simplicity and basic design are very appealing to me... A franken I built... Start with a 16200 Remove the cyclops Add a gen 14270 dial And an ETA Finish with some hands and voila... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 If only they made it in 40 MM I would by it right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I'm a big fan of the Explorer Maciek. Just haven't gotten around to building one yet I remember that one Ubi.....beautifully done...Still own it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I remember that one Ubi.....beautifully done...Still own it? Yeah... I still have it though I tore it all down again... Trying to determine if I want to stick with the 2824 inside or switch to something else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 If only they made it in 40 MM I would by it right away. the mkii vantage is about 40... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Wow - 16200 gen cases are dirt cheap! I wonder if it is hard to fit an eta in there instead of 3135? Hmm... I like this idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Wow - 16200 gen cases are dirt cheap! I wonder if it is hard to fit an eta in there instead of 3135? Hmm... I like this idea not hard at all! All you need is the proper movement holder! And I think I know someone that can help you out! ETA 2824-2 to fit 3135 case. I have a CNC machined holder for this very purpose. or you could go a little more high quality and use a ETA 2892-A2. I have a holder to fit 2892-A2 to 3135. Whatever movement you use, ideally you would want to mod it to a non date movement. Strip down the date function and replace the set lever to TWO position. Pos. 1 manual wind, Pos. 2, hack and time set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitimany Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 The holder works great. No trouble at all. Thx, stilty. not hard at all! All you need is the proper movement holder! And I think I know someone that can help you out! ETA 2824-2 to fit 3135 case. I have a CNC machined holder for this very purpose. or you could go a little more high quality and use a ETA 2892-A2. I have a holder to fit 2892-A2 to 3135. Whatever movement you use, ideally you would want to mod it to a non date movement. Strip down the date function and replace the set lever to TWO position. Pos. 1 manual wind, Pos. 2, hack and time set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) I have two. It really is an awesome watch. The size does not bother me at all. The one I bought from Josh is not exactly the same as the one I bought from Paneraifreak. The numerals on the Josh version are a bit thinner and whiter as opposed to the more mother of pearl on the Paneraifreak. I would say that Josh has the better version as the printing is crisper. Edited June 12, 2008 by georgegrasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller3 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I have been looking for an Explorer 1 for a while now. If any of your Franken experts would like to build me a nice one and make a few $$$, please PM me! I'm interested! Thanks gents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 My preference is for vintage so I bought a 1016 rep with ETA mvmnt from Josh. My wife fell in love with it instantly and I have hardly had the chance to wear it since. So, yes, Explorer 1's look great on women! Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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