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geirj · 10 October 2021, 05:08 AM

Hi.
I am new to the forums, but been dreaming about my first Rolex for a long time. I have always liked the Explorer. The history, simplicity, and that it fits my active way of life..

My local AD let me try it on the other day. Probably not the best pictures, but do you think it looks good on my 7" wrist ?

I know it all comes down to my opinion, but would highly appreciate the opinions from the watch knowledgeable persons in this forums :)

I have attached a pic of my BB58 (39mm) and Seiko Presage (41,3mm) for reference.

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Dsmith1974 · 10 October 2021, 05:24 AM

Actually, yeah. That suits you a lot.

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Seddyspaghetti · 10 October 2021, 05:30 AM

Looks nice if you’re going for the classy small watch look.

joli160 · 10 October 2021, 05:33 AM

A bit small on you

NobruX · 10 October 2021, 05:43 AM

Looks great!

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ikincooper · 10 October 2021, 05:53 AM

Looks perfect to me

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WatchOut4It · 10 October 2021, 06:05 AM

I think that the 36mm 124270 fits you very well. Of course, the fit is a bit less "sporty" than with your slightly larger BB58, but that gives you some variety in the collection if these were to coexist.

My wrist is a similar size to yours and I have a 214270; I think we can get away with going either direction, depending on what you're looking for. I like the more sporty 39mm in the Exp but am eyeing up a 36mm DD for less casual settings. YMMV.

Good luck!

Thuilln · 10 October 2021, 06:11 AM

You can never go wrong with a 36mm Explorer.

fania123 · 10 October 2021, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thuilln

You can never go wrong with a 36mm Explorer.

This

fania123 · 10 October 2021, 06:30 AM

7 1/4 inch wrist and I love my 36mm explorer

Jack1775 · 10 October 2021, 06:51 AM

I’d go for it; looks great on you.

Keepchasing · 10 October 2021, 06:55 AM

Looks fine. Get it and enjoy it.

AJMarcus · 10 October 2021, 07:21 AM

Looks fine but if you gotta ask…..

StillTrying · 10 October 2021, 07:28 AM

Perfect

Andrews148 · 10 October 2021, 09:08 AM

Perfect for your wrist size.

Oystersteel · 10 October 2021, 09:11 AM

Exquisite

Timetracker · 10 October 2021, 09:28 AM

Looks great. But how do YOU like it? Your opinion is the only one that counts.

Ignore all the folks who think you need to take up as much real estate as possible. If you can read the time clearly and quickly, it’s not too small. Slightly smaller is far more comfortable day in and day out anyway.

dannyp · 10 October 2021, 09:39 AM

Fantastic. Seems your only issue should be actually getting one…

joeboy · 10 October 2021, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timetracker

Looks great. But how do YOU like it? Your opinion is the only one that counts.

Ignore all the folks who think you need to take up as much real estate as possible. If you can read the time clearly and quickly, it’s not too small. Slightly smaller is far more comfortable day in and day out anyway.

afmars · 10 October 2021, 03:44 PM

Looks great

edslee327 · 10 October 2021, 04:02 PM

it's a matter of preference, you're in a lucky group that can pull off either the 39mm 214270 or this new 124270... a lot also depends on build, hand to wrist ratios etc. but ultimately it's whatever you like, if u don't find yourself enjoying it, doesn't hurt to trade into a 39mm

10 October 2021, 05:08 AM	#1
geirj "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Norway Posts: 1	Explorer 124270 ok for me? Hi. I am new to the forums, but been dreaming about my first Rolex for a long time. I have always liked the Explorer. The history, simplicity, and that it fits my active way of life.. My local AD let me try it on the other day. Probably not the best pictures, but do you think it looks good on my 7" wrist ? I know it all comes down to my opinion, but would highly appreciate the opinions from the watch knowledgeable persons in this forums :) I have attached a pic of my BB58 (39mm) and Seiko Presage (41,3mm) for reference. IMG_0965.jpg IMG_0966.jpg IMG_0896.jpg

10 October 2021, 05:33 AM	#4
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,446	A bit small on you __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

10 October 2021, 06:11 AM	#8
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	You can never go wrong with a 36mm Explorer. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

10 October 2021, 09:08 AM	#15
Andrews148 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Steve Andrews Location: Jersey Posts: 164	Perfect for your wrist size. __________________ Omega Seamaster 2254.50 Rolex OP39 114300 black Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270

10 October 2021, 05:24 AM	#2
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Actually, yeah. That suits you a lot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2021, 05:30 AM	#3
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,630	Looks nice if you’re going for the classy small watch look.

10 October 2021, 05:43 AM	#5
NobruX "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Rio de Janeiro Posts: 48	Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2021, 05:53 AM	#6
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 679	Looks perfect to me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2021, 06:05 AM	#7
WatchOut4It "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CONUS Posts: 722	I think that the 36mm 124270 fits you very well. Of course, the fit is a bit less "sporty" than with your slightly larger BB58, but that gives you some variety in the collection if these were to coexist. My wrist is a similar size to yours and I have a 214270; I think we can get away with going either direction, depending on what you're looking for. I like the more sporty 39mm in the Exp but am eyeing up a 36mm DD for less casual settings. YMMV. Good luck!

10 October 2021, 06:51 AM	#11
Jack1775 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 17	I’d go for it; looks great on you.

10 October 2021, 06:55 AM	#12
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	Looks fine. Get it and enjoy it.

10 October 2021, 07:21 AM	#13
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,221	Looks fine but if you gotta ask…..

10 October 2021, 07:28 AM	#14
StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	Perfect

10 October 2021, 09:11 AM	#16
Oystersteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: Exp 2/Sub/YM/GV Posts: 716	Exquisite

10 October 2021, 09:28 AM	#17
Timetracker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 178	Looks great. But how do YOU like it? Your opinion is the only one that counts. Ignore all the folks who think you need to take up as much real estate as possible. If you can read the time clearly and quickly, it’s not too small. Slightly smaller is far more comfortable day in and day out anyway.

10 October 2021, 09:39 AM	#18
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Fantastic. Seems your only issue should be actually getting one…

10 October 2021, 03:44 PM	#20
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	Looks great

10 October 2021, 04:02 PM	#21
edslee327 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York, NY Posts: 173	it's a matter of preference, you're in a lucky group that can pull off either the 39mm 214270 or this new 124270... a lot also depends on build, hand to wrist ratios etc. but ultimately it's whatever you like, if u don't find yourself enjoying it, doesn't hurt to trade into a 39mm

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