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MountEverest · 3 February 2022, 01:21 PM

Hello everyone,

I have a 6 1/2 inch wrist and I have loved the 39mm Rolex Explorer I 214270 for many years.

I was just curious if our community felt that new 124270 was really an upgrade or should Rolex have kept the 39mm?

I appreciate any thoughts you have as I am torn between the two models.

I hope you are having a wonderful week.

Randy

Mick006 · 3 February 2022, 01:52 PM

My preference is the 36. The proportions of the 39 seemed off to me.

Old Expat Beast · 3 February 2022, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick006

My preference is the 36. The proportions of the 39 seemed off to me.

x2

Even after two tries by Rolex, the 39 never looked right.

padi56 · 3 February 2022, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

x2

Even after two tries by Rolex, the 39 never looked right.

Have to agree 36mm is a real classic Explorer and one of Rolex longest production runs.

sski · 4 February 2022, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

x2

Even after two tries by Rolex, the 39 never looked right.

100% agree with this. I had the OP39 Dk. Rhodium; beautiful watch but, something always felt 'off'.

I had to let go of it for a lovely DJ 36, which is absolute perfection!

fskywalker · 4 February 2022, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick006

My preference is the 36. The proportions of the 39 seemed off to me.

Agree

afmars · 5 February 2022, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick006

My preference is the 36. The proportions of the 39 seemed off to me.

Agree with this

TimeAZ · 3 February 2022, 02:17 PM

Have seen both.
Much prefer the 39.
They should rename the 36 to "explorer 35"... it's way too small.

taitun4life · 15 July 2022, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by timeaz

have seen both.
Much prefer the 39.
They should rename the 36 to "explorer 35"... It's way too small.

💯

SaddleSC · 3 February 2022, 02:19 PM

I had the 39mm and recently bought the new 36mm...I much prefer the proportions and dial layout of the new 124270. It is just perfection to my eye...the perfect daily wearer!

Ensign · 3 February 2022, 02:22 PM

I tried on the new Explorer and I have a 7inch wrist. The watched was very comfortable and looked great. It has a vintage feel, or maybe post-big watch feel.

painexpert · 5 February 2024, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ensign

I tried on the new Explorer and I have a 7inch wrist. The watched was very comfortable and looked great. It has a vintage feel, or maybe post-big watch feel.

I have a 7 wrist also. The 40mm feels great on the wrist. Super comfortable. It's such a cool watch. Very glad I bought it.

UK_solly · 3 February 2022, 06:40 PM

6.25 wrist here. 124270 is love at first sight, some things are just right. You really need to try it in person to appreciated, its svelte but its well put together.

FirNaTine23 · 4 February 2022, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by UK_solly

6.25 wrist here. 124270 is love at first sight, some things are just right. You really need to try it in person to appreciated, its svelte but its well put together.

Exactly this! My perfect watch.

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Sjef1 · 3 February 2022, 07:04 PM

The new one on my 7” wrist.
My most comfortable watch and a great upgrade from the 39mm. I really like the proportion of the watch, and the dial is just spot on.
The problem I have now, is that I’m starting to adopt to the smaller watch size and all my other watches are starting to look too big:/

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odeon · 3 February 2022, 07:05 PM

Definitely 36 mm…

S.Explorer · 3 February 2022, 07:13 PM

I have a slightly larger wrist size than you, definitely 36mm fits and looks better.

Gekota · 3 February 2022, 07:46 PM

The new 36mm 124270 has perfect proportions, imo.

Benjack · 7 February 2024, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gekota

The new 36mm 124270 has perfect proportions, imo.

+1
36mm gives a perfect fit and a vintage feel anytime you have on your wrist.

StillTrying · 3 February 2022, 08:56 PM

Had both. Sold my 39mm soon after buying the new 36mm. 6.8” wrist for reference. It’s a near perfect watch.

travisb · 3 February 2022, 09:03 PM

I think 36 is the perfect size for the Exp. Glad they brought it back.

tifosi · 3 February 2022, 09:21 PM

36mm is THE Explorer in my opinion. One of my faves that I’ve owned. Loved it. Should have kept it.

dduranceau · 4 February 2022, 01:19 AM

I’ll echo everyone above and say that the 124270 is my favorite Rolex. Absolute perfection!

vintagewaferthin · 4 February 2022, 02:24 AM

The 36 looks perfect to me. Have yet to see one in person, but honestly it is the only modern Rolex that catches my eye.

BDII · 4 February 2022, 05:05 AM

The new Explorer I at 36mm is perfect. The bracelet is a huge upgrade, especially the clasp. I think they made the right call going to the historical dial layout and size.

7.5in wrist for reference.

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Javierruis · 4 February 2022, 05:41 AM

39MM Mark II Dial all the way!

LA_LEC · 4 February 2022, 07:51 AM

After wearing the 39mm I can tell you the 36mm face looks terribly cramped. Just doesn't look balanced IMO. I would get both if you can but if only one the 39mm is my recommendation!

Here is my 39mm

henrylee · 4 February 2022, 08:56 AM

Op keep your 39mm

Parapraxis · 4 February 2022, 09:55 AM

Have both. 39mm for me, 36mm for my girlfriend.

I agree with a post above stating it should be called the explorer 35. It's definitely a girl's watch

BDII · 4 February 2022, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Parapraxis

Have both. 39mm for me, 36mm for my girlfriend.

I agree with a post above stating it should be called the explorer 35. It's definitely a girl's watch

Is a 1016 a girls watch?

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3 February 2022, 01:21 PM	#1
MountEverest "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Randolph Location: Virginia Watch: Explorer I Posts: 127	New Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 Hello everyone, I have a 6 1/2 inch wrist and I have loved the 39mm Rolex Explorer I 214270 for many years. I was just curious if our community felt that new 124270 was really an upgrade or should Rolex have kept the 39mm? I appreciate any thoughts you have as I am torn between the two models. I hope you are having a wonderful week. Randy

3 February 2022, 02:17 PM	#8
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,186	Have seen both. Much prefer the 39. They should rename the 36 to "explorer 35"... it's way too small. __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

3 February 2022, 02:19 PM	#10
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	I had the 39mm and recently bought the new 36mm...I much prefer the proportions and dial layout of the new 124270. It is just perfection to my eye...the perfect daily wearer! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

3 February 2022, 07:46 PM	#18
Gekota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Milky way Watch: u wearin'? Posts: 219	The new 36mm 124270 has perfect proportions, imo. __________________ Wait to buy, buy to wait.

3 February 2022, 08:56 PM	#20
StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	New Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 Had both. Sold my 39mm soon after buying the new 36mm. 6.8” wrist for reference. It’s a near perfect watch.

3 February 2022, 01:52 PM	#2
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 552	My preference is the 36. The proportions of the 39 seemed off to me.

3 February 2022, 02:22 PM	#11
Ensign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: America Posts: 712	I tried on the new Explorer and I have a 7inch wrist. The watched was very comfortable and looked great. It has a vintage feel, or maybe post-big watch feel.

3 February 2022, 06:40 PM	#13
UK_solly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: UK Posts: 37	6.25 wrist here. 124270 is love at first sight, some things are just right. You really need to try it in person to appreciated, its svelte but its well put together.

3 February 2022, 07:04 PM	#15
Sjef1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Norway - Oslo Posts: 122	The new one on my 7” wrist. My most comfortable watch and a great upgrade from the 39mm. I really like the proportion of the watch, and the dial is just spot on. The problem I have now, is that I’m starting to adopt to the smaller watch size and all my other watches are starting to look too big:/ Sent from my Spaceship

3 February 2022, 07:05 PM	#16
odeon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Izmir Posts: 62	Definitely 36 mm…

3 February 2022, 07:13 PM	#17
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 724	I have a slightly larger wrist size than you, definitely 36mm fits and looks better.

3 February 2022, 09:03 PM	#21
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,569	I think 36 is the perfect size for the Exp. Glad they brought it back.

3 February 2022, 09:21 PM	#22
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	36mm is THE Explorer in my opinion. One of my faves that I’ve owned. Loved it. Should have kept it. __________________ Russ

4 February 2022, 01:19 AM	#23
dduranceau "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Phoenix Watch: 116600 Posts: 45	I’ll echo everyone above and say that the 124270 is my favorite Rolex. Absolute perfection!

4 February 2022, 02:24 AM	#24
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,610	The 36 looks perfect to me. Have yet to see one in person, but honestly it is the only modern Rolex that catches my eye.

4 February 2022, 05:05 AM	#25
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 785	The new Explorer I at 36mm is perfect. The bracelet is a huge upgrade, especially the clasp. I think they made the right call going to the historical dial layout and size. 7.5in wrist for reference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 February 2022, 07:51 AM	#27
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,789	After wearing the 39mm I can tell you the 36mm face looks terribly cramped. Just doesn't look balanced IMO. I would get both if you can but if only one the 39mm is my recommendation! Here is my 39mm __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

4 February 2022, 08:56 AM	#28
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,221	Op keep your 39mm __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

4 February 2022, 09:55 AM	#29
Parapraxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 713	Have both. 39mm for me, 36mm for my girlfriend. I agree with a post above stating it should be called the explorer 35. It's definitely a girl's watch

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