I purchased a second hand Rolex 21 years ago. Have worn as an everyday most of that time. I sent it back to Rolex about six months ago for overhaul. It looks brand new. Also it is valued about 3.5 times more than I paid. Awesome investment for the long haul.

@rockymtnstyle

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Hoping to have a similar experience as you!!

Congrats, brother - enjoy it in good health!

@StruanRobertson29

7 ай бұрын

Brother...where art thou!!

@rockymtnstyle

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Stewart! Really appreciate it and I will!

@rockymtnstyle

7 ай бұрын

Where indeed! Lol.

It really is a beautiful watch. It's reasonably sized, classic not over complicated. I've purchased a a couple watches recently after not wearing them in the smartphone era and I enjoy the watch videos. Merry Christmas, and best of luck in the new year.

@rockymtnstyle

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Harris, and same to you! Best of luck in the new year. I agree with your astute assessment!

I love your 214270 mk1❤

@rockymtnstyle

4 ай бұрын

Ahhh! Thank you so much! I've been enjoying it greatly since I got it! Cheers, mate!

I like this perspective of someone actually using cpo instead of just giving their opinion on the idea

@rockymtnstyle

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Zack. That was the idea!! I didn't do it just for the video but as I get more into the watch world I figure having many experiences over the years will enrich my enjoyment and help me learn. Appreciate the comment!

Nice Rolex and god for you jumping back on the horological horse. Have fun with this Patrick, all the best and Merry Christmas if you aren't back here again with another review. 🎄

@rockymtnstyle

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate it a lot, Fred! Happy to be back on the horse 🤣! And right back at you, Merry Christmas! But since I'm taking next week of work im sure another video or three might make their way up!

Wonderful 214270 mk1❤❤❤

@rockymtnstyle

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm very much enjoying it!

Congrats and well chosen! Between boots and watches, you’re hitting all my vices, so thank you.

@rockymtnstyle

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, JC! I figure there is a lot of overlap in the things we all like so I don't need to specialize the channel like a lot do. I just wanna talk about stuff I like! Ha!!

@josephcase7004

7 ай бұрын

@@rockymtnstyle A variety show. I like it!

Added my name to the waiting list at two Denver Rolex dealers for an explorer II two years ago and havent heard a peep. For all I know, they threw out my name since I havent purchased a watch previously from either dealer. The whole process is just absolutely frustrating and has really soured my interest in the brand

@rockymtnstyle

7 ай бұрын

I feel you, bro. you aren't alone. Many are soured and hopefully the new factory being built will help alleviate these issues. If you haven't sent an email to your person reminding them you are still interested you might want to. I always kept in contact with my guy and as luck would have it, I just got my first allocation for a new Rolex yesterday. Also spent a good amount over the last 25 months or so... Including this used Explorer three weeks ago lol. But im interested in a lot of watches so I figured I didn't mind waiting and if I ever got a new allocation then it would be gravy. If an Explorer II is the only watch you really want then might as well just buy it and start enjoying it. Over the next 20 years the few K extra probably won't bug ya! Thats my thought with this Explorer at least... Good luck brother!

Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you will stay loyal to this watch. Don’t let the hobby to become an addiction.

@rockymtnstyle

6 ай бұрын

Hey! You are quite welcome and thank YOU for the comment. I do love this watch. I'm now over a month into ownership and I have no plans of ever parting with it. As far as staying loyal... I think unfortunately I'm already an addict! But hopefully in a responsible way. I actually got my first new Rolex allocation from my AD just 2 weeks after buying this Explorer, so I now also own a Datejust 41 with the blue dial, jubilee bracelet, and smooth bezel. Big fan of it too! Thanks again!

Just came across your channel. I was just in the Springs at the beginning of the month competing at the Olympic Training Center. While I was there I hosted a watch collectors meet-up. Had folks local to the Springs and some from Boulder come and take a tour of the OTC and we showed off our watches. You should join us next time.

@rockymtnstyle

6 ай бұрын

Hello! And thank you for the comment and invite. Sounds like a wonderful time and I'd love to!! Thank you, Jober!

I also purchased a Mk1 a few years ago recently I took it for servicing at my local ad and I was told I can change the dial and hands for a Mk2 upgrade so I went ahead as long as I was able to keep the old hands Dial I am very happy

@rockymtnstyle

6 ай бұрын

Oh now that's interesting... I had no idea. Longer hands but keep the white goal numerals. I think that might be the way I'd go. I don't need the lume. Sounds like a win-win either way, though. Everyone gets what they want. Thanks for the comment! I'll keep that in mind when it's time for the service. Cheers, mate!

@rnickiford

6 ай бұрын

@@rockymtnstyle that's the one thing they told me I had to take the set. I first asked just for that hands Ad said no because it uses different lume but I did keep both parts so if I ever choose convert it back to Mk1 I can

@rockymtnstyle

6 ай бұрын

Ahhh well I guess that makes sense then. Thanks for the follow-up! :)

Great watch and good info on the CPO program. Any other watches on the horizon for 2024? Have a long-term grail you're working towards?

@rockymtnstyle

7 ай бұрын

Thx a bunch! Yeah I'm actually at the mall waiting on my AD to pick up something... 👍 Not a grail... But I'll show it off soon. Also doing a SOTC 24 on the next two weeks or so where I'll talk about some of that. Thx again!

Do all CPOs come with original box and papers?

@rockymtnstyle

4 ай бұрын

Good question. From what the AD told me, they only pick really nice examples for the CPO program, so that would generally mean B&P... But I don't think it's a 100% certainty.