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Jcy90 · 11 December 2018, 12:09 PM

Just saw this picture on instagram really a game changer for this reference that doesn’t get enough love. Wish Rolex would offer different bracelet options like back in the 60’s - 70’s. Makes a huge difference.

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Largoshark · 11 December 2018, 12:22 PM

Looks way better than expected. Seems there are very few references that don't work with the jubilee. We can now confirm that the Explorer is not one of them.

Btw is that the 39 mm?

Jcy90 · 11 December 2018, 12:27 PM

That is a 39mm. Looks amazing imho

bkatx · 11 December 2018, 12:28 PM

I like it

would love to try it out on mine.

brian89 · 11 December 2018, 12:34 PM

Vintage

Chadridv · 11 December 2018, 12:42 PM

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen an Ex1 set up on a strap/bracelet I didn’t like. This watch is so versatile. Only way I don’t think I’d care for is a dressy gator strap
Or something but I’ve never seen that anyway.

So yeah, looks great IMO. Love jubilee.

DLRIDES · 11 December 2018, 12:42 PM

Nah .............. removes the “simplicity of design” look.

disco stu · 11 December 2018, 01:38 PM

That’s a stunner

Greg75 · 11 December 2018, 01:49 PM

Not for me; Jubilee belongs on a fluted-bezel DJ, IMO; Oyster is for pro models. Would prefer it on Pepsi, too.

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jed11 · 11 December 2018, 01:53 PM

i like it

Sublovin · 11 December 2018, 01:55 PM

I believe Rolex does offer bracelet options in classic watches like DJ. I prefer the oyster though...

GradyPhilpott · 11 December 2018, 02:56 PM

It's no surprise that the Explorer looks great on a Jubilee bracelet. The Explorer looks great on leather and nylon, for that matter.

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dubins930 · 11 December 2018, 03:24 PM

Yaaaaaaassssssss

Rocket launcher · 11 December 2018, 04:13 PM

It's horrid..that bracelet spoils what was a great watch..
I hope it's a mock up picture and no one has actually done that.

Chilly Coconut · 11 December 2018, 04:26 PM

Not diggin’ it fellas. Expy I belongs on an Oyster.

emkwan · 11 December 2018, 05:38 PM

The explorer looks incredible on most. I saw someone that had it with a Rubber B strap also. Was pleasantly surprised.

javier · 11 December 2018, 10:32 PM

Sucks !!!!

PLNYC · 11 December 2018, 10:43 PM

I love it!

watchstudent · 11 December 2018, 10:47 PM

Don't mind that actually, although still think oyster works best

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DP63 · 11 December 2018, 10:47 PM

Each to their own ... there is no right or wrong ... its what I love about the hobby.

I think it looks fine, but would stick with an oyster on that model personally.

opawlows · 11 December 2018, 11:09 PM

Doesn't look too bad at all! I think it would look slightly better on the MK1 dial variant.

mikkolopez · 11 December 2018, 11:09 PM

Looks nice but am an oyster fan

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Saaci · 11 December 2018, 11:15 PM

Very cool look!

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subtona · 11 December 2018, 11:20 PM

Looks great

jrs146 · 11 December 2018, 11:21 PM

Looks pretty good. I wouldn’t have thought so.

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mmmmp · 12 December 2018, 12:19 AM

I think it looks perfect....depending on what "look" you're going for.

For a dressed up, suit and tie affair the Jubilee is the bracelet of choice. For the rugged or tool watch vibe, the Oyster is the way to go.

As pointed out, there's no right / wrong answer when it comes down to something as subjective as 'what looks better'? What looks better to whom? When? Why? Fun to discuss but ultimately a somewhat pointless exercise.

IMO the classy Rolex Explorer *always* looks good. And as Baretta would say: "You can take that to the bank."

Mark

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LesserBlackDog · 12 December 2018, 12:20 AM

Not my taste at all. If anything I think a leather or NATO strap complements the look of the Explorer I better.

watchwatcher · 12 December 2018, 12:26 AM

That is a good look...IMO, similar to the smooth bezel/jubilee option offered on the DJ41.

But with the cool EXP face. Super nice.

abozz · 12 December 2018, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I don’t know if I’ve ever seen an Ex1 set up on a strap/bracelet I didn’t like. This watch is so versatile. Only way I don’t think I’d care for is a dressy gator strap
Or something but I’ve never seen that anyway.

So yeah, looks great IMO. Love jubilee.

Yes, is true, one of the most versatile reference

Number3 · 12 December 2018, 12:45 AM

Looks more like 36mm to me.

11 December 2018, 12:09 PM	#1
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	Explorer 1 with Jubilee Game Changer Just saw this picture on instagram really a game changer for this reference that doesn’t get enough love. Wish Rolex would offer different bracelet options like back in the 60’s - 70’s. Makes a huge difference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 December 2018, 12:42 PM	#6
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	I don’t know if I’ve ever seen an Ex1 set up on a strap/bracelet I didn’t like. This watch is so versatile. Only way I don’t think I’d care for is a dressy gator strap Or something but I’ve never seen that anyway. So yeah, looks great IMO. Love jubilee. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

11 December 2018, 12:42 PM	#7
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	Nah .............. removes the “simplicity of design” look. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

11 December 2018, 02:56 PM	#12
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	It's no surprise that the Explorer looks great on a Jubilee bracelet. The Explorer looks great on leather and nylon, for that matter. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

11 December 2018, 10:43 PM	#18
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I love it! __________________

11 December 2018, 12:22 PM	#2
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,753	Looks way better than expected. Seems there are very few references that don't work with the jubilee. We can now confirm that the Explorer is not one of them. Btw is that the 39 mm?

11 December 2018, 12:27 PM	#3
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	That is a 39mm. Looks amazing imho

11 December 2018, 12:28 PM	#4
bkatx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: TX Posts: 125	I like it would love to try it out on mine.

11 December 2018, 12:34 PM	#5
brian89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: qc Posts: 240	Vintage

11 December 2018, 01:38 PM	#8
disco stu "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 87	That’s a stunner

11 December 2018, 01:49 PM	#9
Greg75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex/JLC/AP Posts: 216	Not for me; Jubilee belongs on a fluted-bezel DJ, IMO; Oyster is for pro models. Would prefer it on Pepsi, too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 December 2018, 01:53 PM	#10
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	i like it

11 December 2018, 01:55 PM	#11
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	I believe Rolex does offer bracelet options in classic watches like DJ. I prefer the oyster though...

11 December 2018, 03:24 PM	#13
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 796	Yaaaaaaassssssss

11 December 2018, 04:13 PM	#14
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	It's horrid..that bracelet spoils what was a great watch.. I hope it's a mock up picture and no one has actually done that.

11 December 2018, 04:26 PM	#15
Chilly Coconut Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Posts: 558	Not diggin’ it fellas. Expy I belongs on an Oyster.

11 December 2018, 05:38 PM	#16
emkwan Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Abu Dhabi - Dubai Watch: Rolex 116710 BLNR Posts: 375	The explorer looks incredible on most. I saw someone that had it with a Rubber B strap also. Was pleasantly surprised.

11 December 2018, 10:32 PM	#17
javier "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 762	Sucks !!!!

11 December 2018, 10:47 PM	#19
watchstudent "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SW England Watch: Sub and a Speedy Posts: 368	Don't mind that actually, although still think oyster works best Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

11 December 2018, 10:47 PM	#20
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	Each to their own ... there is no right or wrong ... its what I love about the hobby. I think it looks fine, but would stick with an oyster on that model personally. __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

11 December 2018, 11:09 PM	#21
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	Doesn't look too bad at all! I think it would look slightly better on the MK1 dial variant.

11 December 2018, 11:09 PM	#22
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Looks nice but am an oyster fan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

11 December 2018, 11:15 PM	#23
Saaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New York Watch: 16570 Posts: 300	Very cool look! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 December 2018, 11:20 PM	#24
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,996	Looks great __________________

11 December 2018, 11:21 PM	#25
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	Looks pretty good. I wouldn’t have thought so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

12 December 2018, 12:19 AM	#26
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	I think it looks perfect....depending on what "look" you're going for. For a dressed up, suit and tie affair the Jubilee is the bracelet of choice. For the rugged or tool watch vibe, the Oyster is the way to go. As pointed out, there's no right / wrong answer when it comes down to something as subjective as 'what looks better'? What looks better to whom? When? Why? Fun to discuss but ultimately a somewhat pointless exercise. IMO the classy Rolex Explorer always looks good. And as Baretta would say: "You can take that to the bank." Mark Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

12 December 2018, 12:20 AM	#27
LesserBlackDog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Northern Rockies Posts: 260	Not my taste at all. If anything I think a leather or NATO strap complements the look of the Explorer I better.

12 December 2018, 12:26 AM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	That is a good look...IMO, similar to the smooth bezel/jubilee option offered on the DJ41. But with the cool EXP face. Super nice.

12 December 2018, 12:45 AM	#30
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,797	Looks more like 36mm to me.

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