I mentioned in one of the previous articles that Rolex Explorer replica watches revived the attention of watch lovers in 2023. The market saw some superb models that proved once again that the industry is making huge progress. A few months ago, one of the replica factories launched a new product. It is about the new Rolex Explorer 214270 imitation that comes with many improvements compared to its predecessors.
This watch is available in 39mm size which makes it universal for most watch lovers. 39m timepieces fit superbly on most wrists, sitting comfortably and looking gracefully. Let’s see what new aspects this model brings us and if it is worth considering.
Replica Rolex Explorer 214270
First of all, this article is for those looking for a watch suitable for adventure. The entire Explorer collection has an adventurous nature, as the name of the collection suggests. When Rolex launched its first Explorer model in 1953, the watch immediately generated a wave of reactions. Its launch was like a revolution in the watch industry. The world that was used to dress models had to revise its perception of timepieces. In a short time, Explorer watches have become among the most favorite, especially for those with an adventurous spirit.
I understand why replica Explorer watches remain at the top of watch lovers’ preferences. Explorers are versatile, simple yet complex, comfortable, and universal. An Explorer replica watch might not be as durable and resistant as an authentic one. However, statistics indicate that imitations are very resistant to stress and various conditions. This is what makes them suitable for adventurers who still cannot afford a genuine Explorer at the moment.
Either way…
The 214270 model appeared in 2010. Since then, many replica factories have constantly tried to reproduce it. The model itself is not very complex. The dial is always clean monochromatic, without many functions, and with expressive hour markers. However, the difficulty that the replica factories faced always consisted of the refinement of these watches. Factories could hardly reproduce the satin finish of stainless steel and the dial with 3D-like hour markers. As a result, most replicas looked good until you inspected them more closely. If you analyzed them in detail, you could notice flaws both in the finish and plenty of inaccuracies in the dial.
The year 2023 though, came with visible improvements. The new 214270 Explorer replica presents a superior quality and uniform finish. In addition, you would need a microscope to detect some dial flows. Let’s take a closer look.
Significant improvements in the new 214270 Explorer replica watch
This imitation had only one purpose: to resemble its authentic model as closely as possible. That’s what I feel looking at all its details.
If you don’t know what the previous 214270 Explorer imitations looked like, here is what characterized them predominantly:
- the black of the dial was never matte enough;
- the finish was not smooth enough nor even on the whole construction of the watch;
- the logo on the dial was always positioned incorrectly;
- some replicas had too great a distance between the winding crown and the case;
- the weight of the replica watch was never close to an authentic watch.
These are just a few of the many flaws of previous Explorer watches. The good news is the new model 214270 Explorer seems to solve all these issues. I think that the factories took a break to review the technologies used in the production of this model. Precisely for this reason, you could not find any Explorer replica available at retailers this summer. After making a series of improvements, the new 214270 imitations look better than ever.
The watch has an ideal case of 39 mm. Its material is 904l stainless steel, which promises superior strength and durability. The dial has a very uniform matte finish on the entire surface. I don’t see deviations of shades in it no matter from which angle I look at it.
What caught my attention was the correctness of the hour markers. These finally have a 3D-like structure, coming out easily and refined above the dial plate. They have luminescent material that is very bright and durable by the way. The edges of the hour markers are well-finished with no signs of rude manufacturing. Finally, I see the logo correctly positioned under the 12 o’clock markers. It is neither too high nor too low with just the right length of crown darts.
Technical specs
After I got this watch, I wore it for a few days to understand it better. I was curious about how it works and what errors it might present. I was sure that the watch had a Swiss copy mechanism. It works wonderfully without significant precision deviations. However, I was very surprised when I found out that the watch operates based on a Miyota mechanism. Don’t get me wrong- Miyota’s movements are pretty good. But it seems that the manufacturers have improved them even more and my Explorer watch confirms it.
Either way, wearing this watch is a true pleasure. Its weight is similar to the genuine one. It works perfectly. The aesthetic is at a higher level of manufacturing. What more could I want?!
The manufacturers claim that the watch is water resistant up to 100 meters thanks to its Oyster case. Honestly speaking, I have not tested the watch in the water. So I cannot confirm or deny this aspect. But from my experience, few replica watches are truly water resistant and they withstand a depth of up to 15 meters, no more. So, if you decide to get this Explorer, I recommend not to go on too serious water adventures because you could impact its functionality.
Bottom line
The icing on the cake is that the price of this watch is very affordable. When I bought it, I was sure that it would not exceed my expectations considering the affordable price. But I’m glad I gave it a try. Manufacturers could ask for a much higher price for it because the watch indeed deserves it. But it seems that the manufacturers are a bit scared by the recent raids, so they are happy to sell even at a lower price the watches from their stocks.