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19 September 2018, 05:01 AM | #1 |
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A week with an Explorer I 114270
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I bought an Explorer 1, 114270, 36mm case last week, I like it a lot. It feels comfortable in my 6,5 wrist but, I do not know why it feels smaller than a common Datejust 36 mm. I am not complaining at all, it is just a simple doubt and I dont find the reason why it feels smaller, more similar than a 34 mm I would say. Someone feels the same and why would be the reason ? Thank you very much for your valuable opinions |
19 September 2018, 05:24 AM | #2 |
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Cool watch! Must be the wider lugs of a 6 digit DJ?
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19 September 2018, 05:48 AM | #3 |
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This.
But I found the narrower lugs of the 114270 give the impression of a longer lug-to-lug length giving both similar wrist presence even though the 6digit is heavier. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=627914 |
19 September 2018, 05:50 AM | #4 |
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The 5-digit Datejust 36mm is similar to the Explorer 36, but the 6-digit DJ has the widest lugs and visually seems wider
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19 September 2018, 08:29 AM | #5 |
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Exp1
perfect size & proportions, IMHO. |
19 September 2018, 10:48 PM | #6 |
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20 September 2018, 12:10 AM | #7 |
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You might just need time to get used to it.
Heck I had a 14270 and thought or felt it was small. Sold it regret it so much.. Thankfully I was able to find an M Series 114270 now and while its still a 36mm size I feel its perfect. Not small at all and even on Nato or GasGasBones straps I think its great. My wrist is 7.25in BTW and over 200lbs guy. I used to think if the Exp1 had the WG Fluted Bezel that it might wear larger, but all in the head really |
20 September 2018, 04:13 AM | #8 |
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the black dial also makes it look smaller
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