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3 April 2024, 08:57 AM | #31 |
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Sounds like the 39mm may be the way to go for you. I have a 8.25" wrist and regularly wear a 39mm Explorer MkI dial. I also wear a 44.25mm Speedmaster and a DSSD (44mm). I have no issues rotating from large to medium watches either in terms of legibility or how it looks.
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3 April 2024, 08:57 AM | #32 |
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3 April 2024, 09:04 AM | #33 |
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FWIW -
I recently got a 39mm Explorer (MK2) as a simpler, understated replacement of my submariner. I like the look and feel of it A LOT. But I, like many, wondered if I should have gotten a 36 instead. Luckily, I found an AD that had the 36mm and was able to put it on. Without a doubt, it is too small for my taste. I have a 6.75” wrist - BTW. It took seeing it on my wrist for confirmation and there was no doubt at all for me - too small. |
3 April 2024, 10:36 PM | #34 |
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I like the Explorer a lot, I just wish they made it 37mm instead of 35,5mm
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3 April 2024, 10:53 PM | #35 |
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if you need convincing, do not get it...but if your seeking advice....you came to the right place.
put it on your wrist and if it doesn't sing and make you smile ( like my sub does every time i look at it ) don't, always put them on your wrist and see if they make you smile! |
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3 April 2024, 10:57 PM | #37 |
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I have learned in my 30 plus years of watch collecting/owning/selling that if I need convincing it is not the right watch for me. When a watch is right, I am drawn to it and I know it is right from the very start. You can wear any watch you want and in any size but I think all things look best when proportional. I have a 7.5-7.75 inch wrist depending on the weather and find watches that are 36mm too small for my tastes. Does not mean that they are not some great watches in that size but just not for me. I would hold for a minute, go look at some other options and then decide. Good luck.
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3 April 2024, 11:32 PM | #38 |
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I have a 36 mm that I don’t wear very often. I have a 7 1/4 inch wrist and I prefer 39-42 as the perfect size for me.
I don’t care if the trend is for smaller watches. The trend is/was for skinny jeans and joggers too and I’m not going to wear either of those. Millennials |
3 April 2024, 11:47 PM | #39 |
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I’m not going to convince you but I will give you my thoughts.
I have a 7.5” wrist and wouldn’t go below 39/40mm. It just looked too small to me. The 39mm Explorer I bought back in 2017 with the full lume numbers is the one watch I wish I still had. In fact, if it weren’t for the games these AD’s play, I probably buy the 40. If you can get them side by side and try them both on, I think you might be surprised. Good Luck
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3 April 2024, 11:51 PM | #40 |
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If size is a concern, the taper on the bracelet to the clasp may not suit you.
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4 April 2024, 12:07 AM | #41 |
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the Explorer I is THE watch, I guess I just wanted to hear from other bigger guys on how they feel about it, size wise.
Someone with a 6" wrist, of course the 36mm will look good. I could get a 39mm MkII, but then I fear I'll regret not getting the 36mm. But if I get the 36 I'm concerned that I'll end up flipping it for a 39mm. I may go by the Rolex boutique this week & see if I can try it on again, this time wearing my 37mm Zenith or my BB58. |
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4 April 2024, 12:46 AM | #43 |
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lol, I don't know if I can go without a watch for a few days. It'd be like going without pants for a few days, hahahaha
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4 April 2024, 01:46 AM | #44 |
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This could be a never-ending debate. I thought the 124270 looked freakishly small on my 7.25" wrist so I ended up going with the 40mm instead. It didn't take long for me to realize that the bigger Explorer had way more dial than I preferred. Now I'm back to the kid sized, dainty, 124270 and I love it. As far as I'm concerned, it is the perfect watch and it rarely comes off my wrist.
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4 April 2024, 01:57 AM | #45 |
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Yeah, this is a very polarizing subject. Apparently you either love it (36mm Explorer is the PERFECT watch!) or hate it (36mm Explorer is way too small & looks like a kids watch!)
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I think you’re making a good choice. I’m in a similar situation. Waiting for some stuff to work out and deal with some other priorities, but in the next few months I expect to put myself on the list for a 36mm Rolex. Still on the fence if it’s going to be the Explorer 1 or a mint dial DJ. Quite different and ultimately I’ll want both. Frankly, those are the only current Rolex models I like. For everything else it’s five series for me. So yes, classic 36mm is right for these watches. |
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4 April 2024, 04:32 AM | #49 |
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i have a 6.25 inch wrist and found the new 36mm too small for my liking. I prefer my 39mm mk2
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4 April 2024, 04:43 AM | #50 |
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Too small. If you have any doubt, don't spends thousands until you try out thr exhibition models several times over several visits.
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4 April 2024, 08:20 AM | #52 |
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The trend of the last two decades has been bigger watches, not smaller. The baseline of the previous century has been so-called “smaller” watches. The 36mm Explorer is the perfect size to be included in any well-rounded collection for all but the most freakishly large wrists. Don’t believe the big watch hype, OP. The Explorer dial reads bigger than it is and the watch disappears on the wrist. It’s the perfect daily driver.
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4 April 2024, 02:11 PM | #54 |
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Please don't buy it, its not for everyone.
Explorer 36mm is the only in line modern Rolex that pays tribute to a vintage one, perfect proportions, vintage feel with all new features, just a classic piece. A watch that does not scream "new money" as gold, twotone, big watches. Nobody needs a diver as a daily, or a chrono. As for the size, 99% of the wristshots that people posts here they are wearing bigger watches than they should based on wrist size, 40mm watches with 50mm of lug to lug size should be for guys with 8in wrist, not 6-7. |
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I like vintage watches & modern watches with vintage vibes, my BB58 & Zenith re-issue are two of my favorites. Those two clock in at 39mm & 37mm respectively, although the Zenith is a tonneau type case, so it wears a little bigger. As I've mentioned before, I am a very low key guy, far from a show off who want's anyone to think I have money, new or old. I buy my watches for me, not to seem like anything to anyone else. As for size, I'm a bigger guy: 6'4" about 240lbs, with a 7.75" wrist, so I can easily wear something over 42mm, but I feel my sweet spot is that 38-41mm size. I've got a few 42-45mm watches that lately have seemed too big. And no, no one needs a diver or chorono as a daily. The closest I have to a daily is my BLNR, but my BB58 get's just as much wrist time. |
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5 April 2024, 04:19 AM | #58 | |
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I can easily afford the Explorer using just my poker bankroll, but that's my poker bankroll & only for poker. I'm just not a careless spender. I see my bonus as an opportunity to get something I've wanted, but haven't wanted to spend on. Explorer would cost less than half of my bonus, so...... |
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For what its worth I have 7 inch wrist and have the 39mm MKii. It is an awesome watch - just wish it had glide lock clasp. |
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If I don't go with the 36mm, it'll be the 39mm MkII. I do like how on the 39mm the "Explorer" text is on the bottom of the dial, as opposed to the 36 with it on the upper side. Something about the brand new 40 doesn't sit right with me, think it's just too much dial. |
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