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Old 22 November 2013, 05:05 PM   #1
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Expl 1016 36mm or Epl 214270 39mm ??
Which one wd you choose ?
1016 pure vintage iconic but 36mm
214270 Modern with a good size 39mm
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Old 22 November 2013, 05:08 PM   #2
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If first Rolex or only watch.. I would go with the modern Explorer. Vintage Explorer if I had a more rounded collection. But that is just my opinion.
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Old 22 November 2013, 05:09 PM   #3
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I love my 39mm EXI, you can't go wrong with it
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Old 22 November 2013, 05:09 PM   #4
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Any 36 over the 39. Right up to the 114270.
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Old 22 November 2013, 05:35 PM   #5
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Old 22 November 2013, 05:35 PM   #6
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Old 22 November 2013, 05:37 PM   #7
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If first Rolex or only watch.. I would go with the modern Explorer. Vintage Explorer if I had a more rounded collection. But that is just my opinion.
Agreed.
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Old 22 November 2013, 05:51 PM   #8
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easiest poll.

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Old 22 November 2013, 08:06 PM   #9
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Would go for the 1016
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Old 22 November 2013, 08:12 PM   #10
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The 39 fits much better on me. That would be my choice.
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Old 22 November 2013, 08:16 PM   #11
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Having just sold my 214270, I would say go for the 1016.

Nothing wrong with the 214270 but I find the proportions off and while it still carry the Explorer name, it didn't felt like one.
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Old 22 November 2013, 09:08 PM   #12
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If first Rolex or only watch.. I would go with the modern Explorer. Vintage Explorer if I had a more rounded collection. But that is just my opinion.

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Old 22 November 2013, 09:19 PM   #13
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Old 22 November 2013, 10:37 PM   #14
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Old 22 November 2013, 10:47 PM   #15
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This pic of the 1016 you posted is gorgeous!

That gets my vote!
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Old 22 November 2013, 10:56 PM   #16
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Hopefully my next Rolex will be the 39mm Explorer.
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Old 22 November 2013, 11:52 PM   #17
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1016 of course.
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Old 23 November 2013, 12:05 AM   #18
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easiest poll.

1016
So true. Go buy the current 39mm model, maybe it'll help to get 1016 prices down for folks like me.
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Old 23 November 2013, 12:15 AM   #19
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Probably 1016!
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Old 23 November 2013, 12:20 AM   #20
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1016, no hesitation
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Old 23 November 2013, 12:44 AM   #21
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Hohoooooohoooo thats like a 50%\50% ;-)
Im 1016 !!!
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Old 23 November 2013, 12:44 AM   #22
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Depends on your wrist/hand size. If it's large, a 36mm watch will look like you've borrowed your wife's.
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Old 23 November 2013, 12:46 AM   #23
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Thats mine atm
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Old 23 November 2013, 12:48 AM   #24
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Depends on your wrist/hand size. If it's large, a 36mm watch will look like you've borrowed your wife's.
+1, my wife loves her 36mm and it looks perfect on her.
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Old 23 November 2013, 12:49 AM   #25
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Depends on your wrist/hand size. If it's large, a 36mm watch will look like you've borrowed your wife's.
But NO
I have a 41mm BB and used to have a dssd
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Old 23 November 2013, 01:43 AM   #26
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I think this particular model looks best in 39mm. It's not IMO a dress-piece like the DJ which wears better at 36mm.

And... for the record, these 36mm "girl-watch" comments are getting old and are not very constructive.
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Old 23 November 2013, 01:59 AM   #28
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Old 23 November 2013, 02:02 AM   #29
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And... for the record, these 36mm "girl-watch" comments are getting old and are not very constructive.
Seriously! If 36mm is girly, what does wearing a 33mm watch make me?

Anyway...

The 214270 is an awesome modern watch. Not too big, not flashy. It is clean, can be dressy + sporty. The bracelet and clasp are fantastic.

The 1016 is a vintage, so the crystal can scratch, the water resistance is not up to modern standards, the movement is good, but not as good as a 214270.

So personally I'd go for the 1016.

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Old 23 November 2013, 02:08 AM   #30
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nothing wrong with the 214270 but i find the proportions off ......
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