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Old 20 August 2024, 08:09 AM   #31
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Looks perfect. Was a good move bringing this out in 40mm. Seeing lots of them posted so the people must agree.
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Old 20 August 2024, 08:15 AM   #32
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Old 20 August 2024, 08:23 AM   #33
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Looks good to me.
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Old 20 August 2024, 09:07 AM   #34
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Looks good to me too!
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Old 20 August 2024, 09:10 AM   #35
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looks great - enjoy!!
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Old 20 August 2024, 03:23 PM   #36
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Very nice fit on you, OP!
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Old 20 August 2024, 03:44 PM   #37
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Looks ok to me
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Old 20 August 2024, 04:03 PM   #38
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36 would look too small on you, this looks great
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Old 20 August 2024, 05:31 PM   #39
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Perfect fit!
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Old 20 August 2024, 05:35 PM   #40
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Old 20 August 2024, 07:38 PM   #41
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Old 20 August 2024, 08:52 PM   #42
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Old 20 August 2024, 09:42 PM   #43
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Old 20 August 2024, 10:01 PM   #44
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Who are these people who’ve been commenting?

What a weird thing to say to someone
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Old 20 August 2024, 10:15 PM   #45
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Who are these people who’ve been commenting?

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You must be talking about people commenting to the OP directly. There's a big move to buy smaller watches. My guess is that it's because they're cheaper due to desirability. I've not really understood the trend backwards.

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Old 20 August 2024, 10:17 PM   #46
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It doesn't matter what we or anyone else think it is what you like, if you are happy wearing the watch then everyone else can take a walk.

With everyone chipping in about oh that's too big or too small it is easy to become convinced that you have the wrong size watch.

Personally I think it looks great.
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Old 20 August 2024, 10:18 PM   #47
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Hello everyone,

Attached is a picture of my new 40mm Rolex Explorer 1 on my wrist. I have had a few comments that it looks too big. I think it looks fine.

Could I get your opinion, do you think the 40mm Explorer 1 looks too big on my wrist?

I appreciate any insight you can provide.
not big at all, unless you feel it is not comfortable and you prefer vintage style/feel then go for the 36mm
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Old 20 August 2024, 11:19 PM   #48
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Looks great!

If I can wear the Exp2 with 6.3" wrist you can for sure wear the Exp1 on 6.5" :D







(Yes, it is big, but it's not an Invicta or a Diesel abomination.)
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Old 22 August 2024, 04:35 AM   #49
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Looks great!

If I can wear the Exp2 with 6.3" wrist you can for sure wear the Exp1 on 6.5" :D







(Yes, it is big, but it's not an Invicta or a Diesel abomination.)

Love the T shirt by the way. And yes the watch looks great as well!


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Old 22 August 2024, 07:13 AM   #50
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Old 22 August 2024, 07:32 AM   #51
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Old 22 August 2024, 07:37 AM   #52
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Looks perfect to me!
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:32 AM   #53
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I think it looks fine on your wrist. The Explorer 40mm looks big on its own.
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Old 22 August 2024, 09:47 AM   #54
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Looks great. Kinda makes me want one seeing your pic. Enjoy
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:25 AM   #55
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It looks perfect!
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:26 AM   #56
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To me, it looks really good on your wrist.
It’s all about how you feel about it!
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Old 22 August 2024, 10:39 AM   #57
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Perfect size, perfect fit for you, this is the right one. No question about it.
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Old 22 August 2024, 12:15 PM   #58
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Looks perfect and you’ll get used to it. Great watch! Congrats.
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Old 22 August 2024, 12:20 PM   #59
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Fits you perfectly.

The dial size to case proportions are different for the Explorer compared to other 40 mm sport Rolex watches with their bolder lugs and larger bezels. You’ll get used to it and find that it is so comfortable to wear and not obtrusive. Enjoy!


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Old 22 August 2024, 12:41 PM   #60
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Perfect fit, looks great!
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