Clean has released Rolex explorer 124270/214270 black dial on ss bracelet

[kiasunkiasi]

my CF 214270 losing 6~7 sec per day over 2 weeks on normal activities
quite impressive out of the box without servicing, at least for me

 

[Gaspacho]

I'm just wanting for Clean to solve the 124270 bracelet problem

 

[hendric]

Received my 39mm Clean Factory Explorer 214270 today.
I like it a lot!

 

[Linksrat]

Received my 39mm Clean Factory Explorer 214270 today.
I like it a lot!

Nice. Can I ask your wrist size? What is the lug-lug? Which TD did you work with? assuming it wasn't M2M. Thank you

 

[hendric]

Nice. Can I ask your wrist size? What is the lug-lug? Which TD did you work with? assuming it wasn't M2M. Thank you

My wrist size is small: 16cm / 6.3 inches. The lug-to-lug size of the Explorer is the same as the Submariner, within 1mm. The Explorer feels a bit less bulky; it has a cleaner design without the buzy black bezel, date window, and crown protectors. I really like my VSF126610LN Sub, but a lot of people wear them, so it has become somewhat of a cliché watch in my eyes. I do like the anti-reflective crystal of the VSF Sub; it makes it a bit easier to read the time. The Explorer does not have this feature. The 40mm has it (there is no clone of it yet) but some Explorer lovers prefer the 39mm.

My TD is Steve from The One Watches. This was my third purchase with them. I really appreciate The One Watches; they are friendly, punctual, and respond quickly to my emails and WhatsApp messages, often within a day, if not faster. They are also active here on the forum with some really great and honest Clone vs. Gen comparisons. Other TDs here on RWI are good too, but I particularly like Steve's friendliness.

 

[Linksrat]

My wrist size is small: 16cm / 6.3 inches. The lug-to-lug size of the Explorer is the same as the Submariner, within 1mm. The Explorer feels a bit less bulky; it has a cleaner design without the buzy black bezel, date window, and crown protectors. I really like my VSF126610LN Sub, but a lot of people wear them, so it has become somewhat of a cliché watch in my eyes. I do like the anti-reflective crystal of the VSF Sub; it makes it a bit easier to read the time. The Explorer does not have this feature. The 40mm has it (there is no clone of it yet) but some Explorer lovers prefer the 39mm.

My TD is Steve from The One Watches. This was my third purchase with them. I really appreciate The One Watches; they are friendly, punctual, and respond quickly to my emails and WhatsApp messages, often within a day, if not faster. They are also active here on the forum with some really great and honest Clone vs. Gen comparisons. Other TDs here on RWI are good too, but I particularly like Steve's friendliness.

Thank you for the info and nice pics of your Subs too.
I mis wrote what I meant on lug msmst --- is your Explorer 19 or 20 width? I think Gens are 19 or 21....ugh!.
I'm really leaning to a 39mm for my 7.25+ wrist.
With the Chinese NY over I'll reach out to some TDs here, including your recommendation of Steve w One Watch. Thanks again!

Mike

 

[kiasunkiasi]

Thank you for the info and nice pics of your Subs too.
I mis wrote what I meant on lug msmst --- is your Explorer 19 or 20 width? I think Gens are 19 or 21....ugh!.
I'm really leaning to a 39mm for my 7.25+ wrist.
With the Chinese NY over I'll reach out to some TDs here, including your recommendation of Steve w One Watch. Thanks again!

Mike

CF 39mm Explorer's lug is 20mm

 

[michaelle1193]

I bought the watch from C Time and i have been wearing for a few days and today, My explorer 39mm didn’t run. I did everything and still not working until i have to shake the watch very strong. Don’t understand why

 

[keisuke_z]

I bought the watch from C Time and i have been wearing for a few days and today, My explorer 39mm didn’t run. I did everything and still not working until i have to shake the watch very strong. Don’t understand why

Does it run if you hand wind it a bit? Could be an issue with the power reserve or the rotor not properly winding.

 

[CTime]

I bought the watch from C Time and i have been wearing for a few days and today, My explorer 39mm didn’t run. I did everything and still not working until i have to shake the watch very strong. Don’t understand why

Would you please contact our WA and make a video to explain a bit? We can help with this

 

[keisuke_z]

… One problem I would note is that mine doesn’t seem to hold its power reserve. Likely the movement needs a service - checked it through, swapped out the auto winding module and maybe that’ll do the trick.

Also have an AE oyster flex and some smartyendlinks on the way to try out a diff look with it too.

Quick update:

Swapping the auto winding module worked - watch holds its reserve now! But is running at least -30spd or more, generally a minute or two slower by the end of the day. So a service is definitely needed.

On the other hand, after some sizing challenges with the Aliexpress seller, managed to land on an aftermarket Oysterflex strap that worked, along with smartyendlinks:



The strap is relatively comfortable, although I doubt that there’s actually any metal inside despite the listing indicating as such. The endlinks are okay - machining is good but not great. There are horizontal machining lines visible, which strike me as odd given how I would have imagined the links being shaped. I’ll likely try refinishing them with files/sandpaper later if it bugs me enough.

Profs 2xAR crystal had held up amazingly. No marks on the outer coating despite daily wear. Pretty much the best mod this watch can take!

 

[phoibos12]

Received my 39mm Clean Factory Explorer 214270 today.
I like it a lot!

The 39mm version its matte dial or glossy?

 

[hendric]

The 39mm version its matte dial or glossy?

39mm has a matte dial, the newer 40mm glossy. See them compared here.

 

[phoibos12]

39mm has a matte dial, the newer 40mm glossy. See them compared here.

So the clean version 39mm has matte dial.... only the 36mm has glossy

 

[Mr-Rolex]

I see alot of people discussing how "matte" the dial is on the 39 214270. I think Clean did a great job. It is absolutely matte, and not glossy like the 36mm. Need to keep in mind that Clean 39mm is based off the mark II dial, which appears to be less matte then the mark I.

The 39mm/ 214270 came with a mark I dial- no lume in 369, and a mark II- with lume on 369. The mark I seems to be more matte then then mark II.

Just wanted to bring this up in case it hasn't been discussed elsewhere in the thread. Its a great watch, and well constructed, buy it and enjoy.

 

[phoibos12]

I see alot of people discussing how "matte" the dial is on the 39 214270. I think Clean did a great job. It is absolutely matte, and not glossy like the 36mm. Need to keep in mind that Clean 39mm is based off the mark II dial, which appears to be less matte then the mark I.

The 39mm/ 214270 came with a mark I dial- no lume in 369, and a mark II- with lume on 369. The mark I seems to be more matte then then mark II.

Just wanted to bring this up in case it hasn't been discussed elsewhere in the thread. Its a great watch, and well constructed, buy it and enjoy.

I have 36mm and has glossy dial...i want to go for 39mm..so the clean version has only matte dial in 39 version? No glossy?

 

[Mr-Rolex]

I have 36mm and has glossy dial...i want to go for 39mm..so the clean version has only matte dial in 39 version? No glossy?

Correct. Clean 39mm has matte, non-gloss dial. To me, the level of matte-ness appears consistent with gen.

 

[phoibos12]

Correct. Clean 39mm has matte, non-gloss dial. To me, the level of matte-ness appears consistent with gen.

Really dear friend? So close? The 36mm finally for me its small

 

[centrum]

Just patiently waiting until they fix the crown on the 124270...

 

[APjumbo]

Not sure if this helps but here is a 214270 BP with Gen dial on strap beside a Clean 214270