10 Years With The Explorer: The Dark Side Of My Favourite Rolex Watch + Ref. 1016 vs 14270

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A few months ago I shared the first episode of this two-part mini series on my favorite Rolex ever made, to celebrate 10 years of ownership of my Explorer Ref. 14270. However, so much has changed in that time. In part one, I "explored" everything I loved about the watch, why it became my favorite, its design evolution, profound history, pop culture significance, James Bond connections, and so much more. In today's new episode (part two) I take a look at the dark side of the Explorer, why my love for it began to diminish, how my perspective on the brand changed, what I dislike about the watch itself, and how the culture of watches, the industry, and social media affected how I feel about it. In this video I also compare the Rolex Explorer to a grail worthy, super rare, vintage Rolex ref. 1016, while I travel in Germany, Switzerland, and New York City to record this video. Join me for another special episode that could only be made here, to decide if the Explorer will stay or leave my collection, and if I will pull the trigger on the 1016. What do you think about the watches in this video? And have you had a similar experience with your most beloved watch? Please share in the comments.

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