Explorer I 214270 39mm ARF vs. BP vs. others?

[bodhione]

Hi Forum, I was just recently getting into the replica world and would like to purchase a Rolex Explorer I replica from either trustytime or puretimewatch.

I was wondering if anybody has experience with Explorer I replicas and can guide me a little through the different options.


Right now I`m thinking of either buying:

ROLEXP1020 - Explorer 1 Ref.214270 904L SS/SS Blk BP Asia 3132 (~500$)

or

​​​​​​EXPLORER I 214270 39mm ARF 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet SH3132 (~400$)

I´m especially looking for a replica where the letters on the ring line up nicely with the minute markers. Form what I can see so far, the BP model comes relatively close. My questions are:

1) If anybody knows, what is currently the best Rolex Explorer I replica model available?
2) Where does the 100$ price difference between ARF and BP come from?
3) What flaws to watch out for during QC?

Any help is highly appreciated. Once I received the watch I will make a full comparison with a friends genuine 214270 Explorer I and share a full review/comparison here.

Many thanks in advance!

 

[rolexppapfan]

I think you better buy the EXPLORER I FOM BP IN 316L SS AND WITH THE A28XX MOVEMENT because there isn't really a big difference between the 904Land 316L but the 904l costs more and u don't even know if the 904 the use is really the 904 that ROLEX is using. About the movement the 3132 clone ones are more likely to break and are more expensive to service, but the 28xx are cheaper to service or you can even swap it with a Real SWISS MADE ETA

 

[KJ2020]

This ^

BP 316L gen Swiss ETA, this one will likely never leave my collection

 

[rolexppapfan]

This ^

BP 316L gen Swiss ETA, this one will likely never leave my collection

YES

 

[chocolito]

ARF or JF hands down for me . Ok so the 3 and 6 markers are slightly the wrong shape . However the rest of the watch is superb . The BP is a great watch though and has the advantages of a clone eta listed above . I would go as far as saying the JF 214270 is the best replica watch i have purchased . Well along with the JF OP114300 , also had no problems with the SH3132 . I think it was the first watch I purchased from Sead and he sourced me an absolutely spot on example. Of course the JF is now only available by M2M , so to purchase new it would be ARF .

 

[CK23]

This ^

BP 316L gen Swiss ETA, this one will likely never leave my collection

Looks amazing! So the only mod is gen ETA
and the rest is stock BP?

 

[Paulbsiny]

Something symmetrically beautiful about a no date dial

 

[KJ2020]

Looks amazing! So the only mod is gen ETA
and the rest is stock BP?

Correct

 

[Daddymoe]

Correct

Which ETA movement? Keen to do mine as well.

 

[Daddymoe]

This is my BP with ETA 2824 & 904SS - $358

 

[ower]

I'd go ARF with BP dial.

 

[KJ2020]

Which ETA movement? Keen to do mine as well.

Plenty on Ebay bro, you can spend more if you want. I bought a few of these and like them. Very smooth, quiet and accurate.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOVEMENT-A...hash=item21539a4d0a:m:m4QfXRV47lL_E10zPzGr4Yg

 

[KeesKnakworst]

I am planning to go BP too. Have been waiting for my ZZF to be replaced for about 4 months now and when that is in I'll get the BP to combine the shipping

 

[Cadows]

This is my BP with ETA 2824 & 904SS - $358

How long lume last? Answer honestly

 

[Perpetual]

Plenty on Ebay bro, you can spend more if you want. I bought a few of these and like them. Very smooth, quiet and accurate.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOVEMENT-A...hash=item21539a4d0a:m:m4QfXRV47lL_E10zPzGr4Yg

Yep, that's the seller I use too great prices and fast shipping

 

[JaegerBomb]

How long lume last? Answer honestly

It completely sucks, at least mine did. Very weak. I am however considering buying a new BP since it's the best rep of the 214270 IMO

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[Cadows]

Anyone bought new BP? Post some pics

 

[bolts40]

GMF, 904L, A2824. About 2 weeks old.

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[HardVision]

I just placed an order for the an ARF 214270 and can’t wait! However I’m waiting on the QC pictures and have to second the OPs third question about what to look out for in the QC pictures, outside of obvious defects.

 

[BOSSK]

GMF, 904L, A2824. About 2 weeks old.

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That GMF looks pretty good. The dial seems a little bit matte than shiny, is that the case of just lighting? The Gen dial is not as shiny as the BP dial.

Also how is the overall finish? Is the bracelet/clasp nice feeling.

Thanks!