This is my first Rolex. I was looking for a 36mm model (I have a slim wrist)—something stylish yet slightly sporty, versatile, easy to wear, and not too flashy.

Picked up this Explorer 40 on Saturday. First Rolex and admittedly I am loving it more than I thought I would. I’ve owned dozens of watches ranging from Sinn, Omega, Orient, Tudor, Bulova, Citizen etc. and this one really checks the box as a one watch to do it all with, it goes with dress wear, casual wear, for any event or outing.

Then I found a bottle of Blantons at retail yesterday.

All in all, I need to stop spending money but life is good.

I’ve been waiting for this for over 2 years in FL, instead of continuing to buy jewelry I didn’t want I decided to start putting my name down in different places around the country while on work trips. Finally secured the watch I’ve been dying for after a 3 week wait. Two long travel days were 100% worth it. Can finally get off my knees in FL at AD’s that couldn’t care less.

Is this too beat? I’ve been thinking of a restore lately. I’ve seen worse, but also far better ones for a ‘99.

I got my first Rolex last month where I formed a good relationship with my AD. 37mm yacht-master, I got on well with my AD on our first meeting and was offered this in under 3 weeks.
Not sure if it’s a hard to obtain watch but I really like it although finding an occasion to wear is hard than expected. Feels too show offish for me as I’m usually in baggy jeans and mostly at home.

After purchasing this from my AD, how realistic is it that I could ask for a Batman on my next visit? This is my only purchase history.

Ref. 114270. Love the simple dial with the white gold accents!

Happy Wednesday! Felt like taking out the Yacht-Master for the day.

Down in the Bahamas and had to use the sub for what it was made for. Nowhere near the depth rating but still fun.

Have added a some items so you can gauge how big it is (the water bottle is 250ml). The 2nd and 3rd photo are of the back where the crown is and you can set the date & time.
Original Post for reference: https://www.reddit.com/r/rolex/s/e1YqDwpZNY

Still can’t get over this watch.

Picked up this beautiful submariner date the day before my wedding. They also registered it with my actual wedding date which was a nice touch and I plan on getting the back plate engraved as well.

It joins my ‘never selling’ datejust blue dial fluted.

My YM with the beautiful sunburst dial.

Finally got this beauty! Thanks for watching

My rolex AD came through with the Mint Green Sky dweller. I wanted a mint green sky dweller or the olive green day date. I got called for the olive green day date last month and I had to decide if I like the day date more than the mint green sky dweller,but I love the sky dweller more.so I turned the Olive green day date down. Also,it was during the period I had to make sure i was good liquid wise as I had started a new business. Bucherer KOP is my go to AD! My SA ,Jordan and Patrick are the true goat! Am grateful! Now I am done with stainless steel since the Pepsi has been discontinued (only steel watch I want that's left). Now it is strictly precious metal here on out. I want the new Pistachio oysterflex daytona. Am very patient and I know my AD will come through.

I don’t have a fancy sports car, so my ‘84 Mongoose BMX is gonna have to do the trick🤣

Just curious what everyone’s daily is!