chefcook Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Hello everybody, actually the watch that gets most wrist time in my stable is the classic Explorer, the watch that has been on Mt. Everest and probably the watch with the longest production time without being replaced by something new. It is small, but does not look like a small watch. It has some wrist presence, but is light at 103gr. It wears so comfortable that I sometimes have to check if it still is on my wrist. Probably it is the perfect size, even now on the big watch craze. It is elegant enough to be worn with a suit, with casual wear it looks sporty and it is robust enough to be worn on an expedition and any other outdoor activity. It is perfect for every occasion.
Guest avitt Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Everest? ...Thought you might have been referring to this one:
Stephane Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Merci Monsieur Chefcook. I love the design of this one and would love to add a great example in my collection ! You have a beauty
Omega007 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Posted June 21, 2009 Either one of these or a milgauss for me next. Thought about a franken Explorer using a gen Datejust case.
Shundi Posted June 21, 2009 Report Posted June 21, 2009 If you believe Walt Odets, the ETA (or clone in there) is a better movement than the cheap(er) grade Rolex movement in the gen
alligoat Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 Very nice kin tama and kent2. I love those vintage Explorers- Magnifique!
kin tama Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 thank you mr. alligoat, now i seem to remember you having a rolex 369 dial no crown mil sub....do you still have it and where did you get it if you dont mind me asking, kin tama
TeeJay Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 heres a rep ive been working on Wow, that really is fine work
By-Tor Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 I love the ExpI... in the pictures. But damn it's SO small. But I have many times thought about adding one into my collection anyway. Such a basic but classy piece.
alligoat Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 thank you mr. alligoat, now i seem to remember you having a rolex 369 dial no crown mil sub....do you still have it and where did you get it if you dont mind me asking, kin tama I had the 3,6,9 Submariner dial in a cheap 5513 CN rep- came from Paul 3-4 years ago with a swiss eta for $169. Swapped out a better aftermarket 5513 dial because I could never figure out how to get rid of the greenish dial print- it was supposed to be gold. I still have the watch, movement runs fine. I have thought about putting it in an MBW 5513 case..... all it takes is more money.
its_urabus Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 @ bytor, the exp I is "kinda" small, but even after wearing my br02 or UPO for a few days, I can slip the exp I on and it just wears perfectly. it never causes any sort of discomfort, or is bothersome. it really holds its own. I should note, my wife shares your sentiment about the size of the exp I, but only when I wear it with short sleeves, and she never comments on the size of my watches.
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