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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 !
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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

Комментарии

  • @dnhug
    @dnhug 24 дня назад

    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!

  • @whereRbearsTeeth
    @whereRbearsTeeth 2 месяца назад

    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.

  • @jayhoare7503
    @jayhoare7503 3 месяца назад

    Hated now, loved later. Mk1 my words…

  • @TozTauze
    @TozTauze 5 месяцев назад

    T-rex❤

  • @ClementEntrefions
    @ClementEntrefions 5 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @DWilliam1
    @DWilliam1 7 месяцев назад

    I own the MK1 for years now and love it. It’s a collectors item now.

  • @jwalker2396
    @jwalker2396 10 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @melvinsaldanha4565
    @melvinsaldanha4565 Год назад

    Any idea where i can buy this particular rubber strap from?

  • @melvinsaldanha4565
    @melvinsaldanha4565 Год назад

    where did you buy the rubber strap from?..gr8 video btw

  • @rbcroosendaal7381
    @rbcroosendaal7381 Год назад

    The Perfect Explorer

  • @jaredblakecooper
    @jaredblakecooper Год назад

    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

  • @frankkami4286
    @frankkami4286 Год назад

    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 :-)

  • @rogerdracks1880
    @rogerdracks1880 Год назад

    Spot on with every single point.

  • @jameswong6590
    @jameswong6590 Год назад

    May I know how much did you pay for it?

  • @kamakf00t
    @kamakf00t Год назад

    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.

  • @MBrown-ct5zn
    @MBrown-ct5zn Год назад

    Very nice video. Great points made.

  • @ghislainel4830
    @ghislainel4830 Год назад

    Awesome, thanks!

  • @66ott7
    @66ott7 Год назад

    its called 'The Fleming'

  • @grayintheuk8021
    @grayintheuk8021 2 года назад

    I really like the solid gold 3, 6 & 9 as well. Love the size of the hands. Thanks for the video.

  • @bryanbryan7080
    @bryanbryan7080 2 года назад

    wonder why youtube reduced the volume to unintelligible?

  • @tjwilliams7566
    @tjwilliams7566 2 года назад

    Just bought one with a red strap but it doesn’t smell of vanilla, is this right ?

  • @geoffwyness2645
    @geoffwyness2645 2 года назад

    Mk 2 is far superior in every way,only those who are stuck with the Mk 1 prefer it,end of story.

  • @epade
    @epade 2 года назад

    can you get the original rubber straps online?

  • @DarthPlaya
    @DarthPlaya 2 года назад

    I'm guessing this procedure is for the pre Y head springbar screws?

  • @jeffbostic1713
    @jeffbostic1713 2 года назад

    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.

  • @brentforbush9237
    @brentforbush9237 2 года назад

    I love the branding on the strap

  • @janelavie4115
    @janelavie4115 3 года назад

    Why would you need to defend anything? You just like it or not.

  • @shubhambhagwat8194
    @shubhambhagwat8194 3 года назад

    Where do I get the strap?

  • @robkay278
    @robkay278 3 года назад

    I have this mk1 it’s gorgeous really cool it’s for life.

  • @life-onmars8223
    @life-onmars8223 3 года назад

    Nice review. This and the Air King are the best bang for buck that Rolex offer.

  • @G-rig6969
    @G-rig6969 3 года назад

    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

  • @ivankerr3570
    @ivankerr3570 3 года назад

    I laugh at all the gobshites that criticise this watch most of them don’t even own a Rolex

  • @kkthomas5750
    @kkthomas5750 3 года назад

    Suberb watch, the white gold numbers and the way the hands merge with the numbers is just beautiful

  • @kkthomas5750
    @kkthomas5750 3 года назад

    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!

  • @sammonte132
    @sammonte132 3 года назад

    So if I don’t have the tiny screwdrivers, I can use a toothpick??? How ‘bout glue or tape?

  • @jeremydahm2124
    @jeremydahm2124 3 года назад

    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

  • @AnaCosta-sq7lo
    @AnaCosta-sq7lo 3 года назад

    Thanks a lot!!

  • @yashara1e
    @yashara1e 3 года назад

    Hey man, nice job trying to convince yourself that this one actually had some thought behind it rather than just cost cutting 😀

    • @WatchSlob
      @WatchSlob 3 года назад

      'Cost cutting' ! I'm betting that you are not a fan of the Air King.

    • @whereRbearsTeeth
      @whereRbearsTeeth 2 месяца назад

      My thoughts exactly lol. This guy is ridiculous

  • @reggiehodges1926
    @reggiehodges1926 4 года назад

    Is that a special screw driver because it doesn’t seem like a regular little screw driver?

    • @WatchSlob
      @WatchSlob 4 года назад

      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.

  • @LONGWALDO
    @LONGWALDO 4 года назад

    I like my Mk 1. Great for me.

  • @kmcel190
    @kmcel190 4 года назад

    Oris is so underrated. I've always loved the branding on the strap.

  • @shino8854
    @shino8854 4 года назад

    Don't Rolex change the hands if asked to when servicing?

    • @WatchSlob
      @WatchSlob 4 года назад

      If you really wanted to change the hands, I guess Rolex would do it (for a price).

  • @shino8854
    @shino8854 4 года назад

    White gold numerals more than make up for the short hands, if it would have had chroma blue lume, it would have been perfect.

    • @LONGWALDO
      @LONGWALDO 4 года назад

      shino88 I believe it is and it does glow blue

  • @singflorent
    @singflorent 4 года назад

    Swiss seiko I like it

  • @xx4rch4xx
    @xx4rch4xx 4 года назад

    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?

    • @WatchSlob
      @WatchSlob 4 года назад

      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.

    • @scorpianbliz
      @scorpianbliz 3 года назад

      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...

    • @WatchSlob
      @WatchSlob 3 года назад

      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.

    • @scorpianbliz
      @scorpianbliz 3 года назад

      @@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

    • @johnking6177
      @johnking6177 3 года назад

      @@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.

  • @ccw5886
    @ccw5886 4 года назад

    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.

  • @TimeandTalk
    @TimeandTalk 4 года назад

    Don't understand why people hate on the mk 1 so much. Check out my vids as I have the exact same watch!

  • @bogusparasite6655
    @bogusparasite6655 4 года назад

    The prodigal son returns

  • @felipealmeida5721
    @felipealmeida5721 4 года назад

    Freeze it facing down.. wanna see it working within the ice...

  • @MarkMphonoman
    @MarkMphonoman 4 года назад

    If it had the larger hands it would be perfect. Love the solid white gold numerals. 👍