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Slovenly horology enthusiast
In defence of the Rolex Explorer 214270 Mark I
Hi Internet horology fans. It's been a while...
In this video, we take a look at the original Rolex Explorer 214270.
I used a heap of random images from the internet for this video.
If any of them are yours...Thanks. You rock !
In this video, we take a look at the original Rolex Explorer 214270.
I used a heap of random images from the internet for this video.
If any of them are yours...Thanks. You rock !
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Видео
Oris Aquis - Underwater Testing
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 лет назад
The Oris Aquis undergoes gruelling testing in the South Pacific Ocean. Also, a rant on not freezing watches. Music Credit: Actually, Like by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: www.twinmusicom.org/
The Wristwatch Handbook
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.7 лет назад
A very quick review of 'The Wristwatch Handbook'.
Oris Aquis strap change
Просмотров 51 тыс.7 лет назад
How to change the strap or bracelet on an Oris Aquis.
Oris rubber strap review
Просмотров 47 тыс.8 лет назад
The watchslob has a look at the Oris rubber strap.
Oris Aquis Review
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.8 лет назад
Another Oris Aquis review. This time the 43mm, black dial on stainless steel bracelet.
SEIKO SKX007 Freeze Test
Просмотров 24 тыс.8 лет назад
Inspired by Simon Crane's horological torture testing, the Seiko SKX gets frozen in a block of ice. Link to Simon's channel: ruclips.net/user/siboy301
Seiko SKX007 Review
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 лет назад
Another dodgy watch review. This time the Seiko SKX007.
Omega Speedmaster Professional 3570.50 Review
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.9 лет назад
Extremely amateurish review of the iconic Omega Speedmaster Professional watch
Thanks for this video. It’s my daily watch, my first Rolex, and I am still loving it after all these years. More videos like these please!
You talk of the “short production span” as though it is a benefit of the mark 1. In reality though, the mark 1 had a longer production span than the mark 2.
Hated now, loved later. Mk1 my words…
T-rex❤
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I own the MK1 for years now and love it. It’s a collectors item now.
Not really. MK2 is much more desired.
Thank you, very useful. I have the same watch and spent am age spinning the screws before looking for help. The strap came with a link to the Oris website, but the page is no longer available 🤬. When paying this sort of money for a strap, I'd have expected instructions and the proper tools. I stumped up for the strap change tool, but you actually need another screwdriver as well! I love to strap, but Oris really should try harder to provide instructions and the right tools for the job.
Any idea where i can buy this particular rubber strap from?
where did you buy the rubber strap from?..gr8 video btw
The Perfect Explorer
I think the branding on the strap almost ruins it. And the limited options due to the integrated design diminishes what I think is the best dive watch under $5k
thx for the video! i'm not sure to choose mk1, mk2, or 2021 36mm model (why so small?). the hands on the 2021 one are perfect in length. but at 1:55 you said something that catched my interest in the mk1 :-)
Spot on with every single point.
May I know how much did you pay for it?
I think for a 39 explorer, this would be my preference. I honestly worried about the t-Rex hands until this video. Thanks so much for sharing. I own the airking 116900. Same story, they lumed the numerals thereby removing charm and light play of the solid gold. It cleans up the dial very nicely imo. I imagined (not actually having seen a Mk1 in person) that this would be an amazing matte dial. I may actually pull the trigger on getting one. I own a 36mm explorer and Would appreciate the distinguished , unlined features of the mk1 that I enjoy with the airking.
Very nice video. Great points made.
Awesome, thanks!
its called 'The Fleming'
I really like the solid gold 3, 6 & 9 as well. Love the size of the hands. Thanks for the video.
wonder why youtube reduced the volume to unintelligible?
Just bought one with a red strap but it doesn’t smell of vanilla, is this right ?
Mk 2 is far superior in every way,only those who are stuck with the Mk 1 prefer it,end of story.
can you get the original rubber straps online?
I'm guessing this procedure is for the pre Y head springbar screws?
I believe the new Aquis Date Calibre 400 has a easy strap change feature, like a quick release, as well as a 5 day run time on a full wind.
I love the branding on the strap
Why would you need to defend anything? You just like it or not.
Where do I get the strap?
I have this mk1 it’s gorgeous really cool it’s for life.
Nice review. This and the Air King are the best bang for buck that Rolex offer.
Great video mate Got the same watch! Getting serviced at Oris at the moment (thought I'd better after 8y). Am considering getting a new replacement rubber strap and retaining the original clasp (got the push button titanium one). Oris want A$500 for the entire strap/clasp. Cheers
I laugh at all the gobshites that criticise this watch most of them don’t even own a Rolex
Suberb watch, the white gold numbers and the way the hands merge with the numbers is just beautiful
This watch is superb, whoever says the handles are too short has not seen it in person, they are the perfect size to “merge” with the white gold numbers, incredible. Now the Mk2 does the opposite and covers them. It is just perfect!
So if I don’t have the tiny screwdrivers, I can use a toothpick??? How ‘bout glue or tape?
I've got the Mark 2 but this watch is super cool. Maybe a slightly less sporty or bit more dressy depending how you see it. It's got a touch more of that retro flavor that I believe they both share. Long live the Explorer 39 mil
Thanks a lot!!
Hey man, nice job trying to convince yourself that this one actually had some thought behind it rather than just cost cutting 😀
'Cost cutting' ! I'm betting that you are not a fan of the Air King.
My thoughts exactly lol. This guy is ridiculous
Is that a special screw driver because it doesn’t seem like a regular little screw driver?
Picked them up a few years ago from a site called esslinger.com. Not sure if you can still get them but good value if you can.
I like my Mk 1. Great for me.
Oris is so underrated. I've always loved the branding on the strap.
Don't Rolex change the hands if asked to when servicing?
If you really wanted to change the hands, I guess Rolex would do it (for a price).
White gold numerals more than make up for the short hands, if it would have had chroma blue lume, it would have been perfect.
shino88 I believe it is and it does glow blue
Swiss seiko I like it
The white gold 3, 6 and 9 looks better than the lumed numerals. I never thought about the blending of the short hands so now I can further appreciate mine more. Is the balance spring antimagnetic as well?
The blending of hands and markers is one of the little design touches Rolex does so well. Not sure about the balance spring...I suspect it is anti-magnetic.
Seriously!?!? So numerals on a watch that are often seem to disappear or barely legible, is a better situation than numerals that are clearly more legible and lumed, which adds balance and glow in low light. This question answers itself...
If you are not sure where 3, 6 and 9 are on a watch dial, then it probably is better that they are lumed. All the other hour markers are lumed so it's not that difficult to figure out the time.
@@WatchSlob ?? Having the 3, 6, 9 lumed balances how the dial looks, whether it's day, night or or low level. Gold numerals that occasionally disappear and when that happens it looks like something is missing, big time in my humble, but accurate opinion
@@scorpianbliz Gold is better than glow in the dark paint. I didn't see any Lange Sohne watches with painted numerals when I went in the store. I want gold Arabics and longer hands. They need to make a "mark 3" that way.
Stuff the internet watch commentators, Its a beautiful watch period. I have a MkII myself but I like them both and I do think anything with a short production run in steel sports from Rolex will gain good value after a decade or so. That'll shut the vloggers up.
Don't understand why people hate on the mk 1 so much. Check out my vids as I have the exact same watch!
The prodigal son returns
Freeze it facing down.. wanna see it working within the ice...
If it had the larger hands it would be perfect. Love the solid white gold numerals. 👍