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Old 26 May 2017, 02:32 AM   #1
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Hello,
I have been reading for awhile, but haven't posted much. I have been eyeing an explorer since the update version was announced at Basel last year. Last week I pulled the trigger and bought one from an AD.

I am loving it so far. I have a pretty varied collection in general. This one fits in nicely. It is the 39 mm model, but actually wears a little larger.

This seems to be a good starting point in the Brand. I can see it being a first of a few.

Thanks for reading



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Old 26 May 2017, 03:23 AM   #2
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Old 26 May 2017, 03:25 AM   #3
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Old 26 May 2017, 03:51 AM   #4
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Congratulations. I'm wearing mine today also. Great watch.
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Old 26 May 2017, 03:53 AM   #5
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:00 AM   #6
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Congratulations. I've been wearing mine today whilst taking a group out canyoning.
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:11 AM   #7
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:13 AM   #8
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Congrats on your first!

The explorer is an all around winner in the size, comfort, looks, quality, for your money category IMO. Enjoy
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:14 AM   #9
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:47 AM   #10
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:49 AM   #11
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:52 AM   #12
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Old 26 May 2017, 04:53 AM   #13
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Old 26 May 2017, 05:45 AM   #14
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My first as well! congrats!
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Old 26 May 2017, 05:47 AM   #15
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Old 26 May 2017, 06:12 AM   #16
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Old 26 May 2017, 06:17 AM   #17
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Old 26 May 2017, 06:22 AM   #18
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Old 26 May 2017, 06:43 AM   #19
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Great choice! I picked one up in December and it's gotten a ton of wrist time. Such a wonderful watch.
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Old 26 May 2017, 06:53 AM   #20
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Old 26 May 2017, 09:53 AM   #23
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Old 26 May 2017, 09:55 AM   #24
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Old 26 May 2017, 10:58 AM   #25
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Hello,
I have been reading for awhile, but haven't posted much. I have been eyeing an explorer since the update version was announced at Basel last year. Last week I pulled the trigger and bought one from an AD.

I am loving it so far. I have a pretty varied collection in general. This one fits in nicely. It is the 39 mm model, but actually wears a little larger.

This seems to be a good starting point in the Brand. I can see it being a first of a few.

Thanks for reading

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Congrats. You're right it is a great starting point in the brand but also a great starting point in general.

I was surprised too when I tried one on not long ago that for 39mm it wears fairly large (not overly large though).
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Old 26 May 2017, 11:00 AM   #26
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Old 26 May 2017, 11:01 AM   #27
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Old 26 May 2017, 11:03 AM   #28
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looks great on you! Exp1 is perfect balance of form and function...
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Old 26 May 2017, 11:06 AM   #29
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Old 26 May 2017, 11:11 AM   #30
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