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Big Sexy · 6 November 2020, 02:40 AM

Ok guys...in a previous thread I asked for opinions as to how my 39mm explorer looked on my wrist. It was a zulu and most agreed it looked small as the large rings through the balance off. This is a Marine Nationale strap and the next option. How does the size look now...any better?

7.5 wrist for reference

I think its defeintly a big improvement BUT I've got a gray with black strip inbound as i don't like this color combo too much.

mrktowey@yahoo.co.uk · 6 November 2020, 02:46 AM

Looks great ��

gnuyork · 6 November 2020, 02:51 AM

Indeed improved. I think the grey strap will look even better.

Big Sexy · 6 November 2020, 02:58 AM

These straps are crazy comfortable. The reason its off the bracelet is that i need a comfortable daily driver that won't grind on my mac book all day.

TimeAZ · 6 November 2020, 03:08 AM

Try a darker strap. Gray, black, or something else a little subdued, and ideally something that blends with the watch better.

By the way, because of your fairly large wrist size, I think something like a speedmaster or sea-dweller/deep-sea would look better on you.

VincentM · 6 November 2020, 03:13 AM

I’m sure Exp1 size is ok for you. The problem is wearing it on a strap which makes it look too small.

I have a BB41 which is a little big for my wrist if worn on bracelet. However on a strap it feels much better and wears smaller.

But in the end it’s a matter of personal preference. If you like your Exp1 on a strap, good for you but for me it does look too small. I could easily see a SD43 on your wrist!

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Big Sexy · 6 November 2020, 03:19 AM

This is the one I've got incoming

seosub · 6 November 2020, 03:24 AM

I think it looks much better - the other strap wasn't great and did throw off proportions. Size is fine.

Just wondering - I measure my wrist at 7 1/4" and Explorer I looks much different on my wrist. At first I thought this is either a 36mm or your wrist is much bigger than 7 1/2. Or I've been measuring wrong all along.

doramas · 6 November 2020, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

Ok guys...in a previous thread I asked for opinions as to how my 39mm explorer looked on my wrist. It was a zulu and most agreed it looked small as the large rings through the balance off. This is a Marine Nationale strap and the next option. How does the size look now...any better?

7.5 wrist for reference

I think its defeintly a big improvement BUT I've got a gray with black strip inbound as i don't like this color combo too much.

I see it suits you.
Could you put a picture with the oyster bracelet?

Big Sexy · 6 November 2020, 04:19 AM

I can’t put it on the bracelet as I’ll destroy the lugs in the process. I’ve got the spring bar tweezer tool on order.

I totally f’ed up a Tudor earlier this year doing just that. Was so disgusted with myself I sold it at a loss

Jhowton23 · 6 November 2020, 04:19 AM

its not a large watch, so it makes sense for it not to wear like one! it looks great

juve · 6 November 2020, 04:19 AM

Looks good for me.

Dr.Brian · 6 November 2020, 06:18 AM

Much better!
Just because you can wear a big watch doesn’t mean you have to. I also have a flat 7.5” wrist and can wear a 47mm Panerai, IWC Big Pilot, etc. but I’m going to get a 36mm DD or a 39mm Journe next.
Today I’m rocking a 38mm asymmetric case chrono. There’s something to be said for a nice watch that flys under the radar.

Big Sexy · 6 November 2020, 01:22 PM

Ok...got it back on the bracelet damage free with the help of a judicious amount of masking tape and my newly acquired spring bar tool.

What do you think

Old Expat Beast · 6 November 2020, 01:26 PM

Looks much better on the bracelet but your wrist looks a lot bigger than 7.5 inches.

Big Sexy · 6 November 2020, 01:29 PM

Different angle

Big Sexy · 6 November 2020, 01:29 PM

It’s 7.5 on the button

*my wife just informed me that’s it’s closer to 7 3/4...apparently I was pulling the tape to tight lol

Sjmoore11 · 6 November 2020, 01:40 PM

I think it looks great. I actually like the green MN and the grey black will look good too. The explorer isn’t supposed to be a huge watch; I have a 7.25” wrist and have no concerns with size wearing my 1016.

Danny83 · 6 November 2020, 01:41 PM

I think you should get an Explorer II personally

BNA/LION · 6 November 2020, 01:46 PM

Looks nice but I think a larger size watch would be good on your wrist too.

Big Sexy · 6 November 2020, 01:49 PM

I’ll say this...the current Rolex bracelets are very nice.

juve · 6 November 2020, 02:35 PM

Much much better on the bracelet

TimeAZ · 6 November 2020, 02:48 PM

Now that looks good. The perfect watch looking perfect, on its perfect bracelet.

TTalk · 6 November 2020, 03:34 PM

Still looks just fine to me.

1William · 6 November 2020, 10:26 PM

Looks great. I have the same strap you have incoming and it does well.

winst · 6 November 2020, 10:41 PM

Looks better on the bracelet but if you fancy a strap how about Everest or Rubber B silicon straps in grey or black?

BillA · 6 November 2020, 10:55 PM

First, it is not an Explorer 1, it is an Explorer.

Second, I think it looks small on your wrist. Just my opinion.

But wear it in good health.

Marcjvr · 6 November 2020, 11:02 PM

Try this strap

Petrol Green Sailcloth by WatchBandit

HERITAGE82 · 6 November 2020, 11:04 PM

It looks great and feel that its meant to be a more sleek look that the other sports models.

Wear it how you find it comfortable, and you'll see that the size will become irrelevant.

Old Expat Beast · 6 November 2020, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillA

First, it is not an Explorer 1, it is an Explorer.

Second, I think it looks small on your wrist. Just my opinion.

But wear it in good health.

Well Rolex has previously called it an Explorer I, albeit with a Roman "I" not an Arabic "1". We've been through this many times.

6 November 2020, 06:18 AM	#13
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,904	Much better! Just because you can wear a big watch doesn’t mean you have to. I also have a flat 7.5” wrist and can wear a 47mm Panerai, IWC Big Pilot, etc. but I’m going to get a 36mm DD or a 39mm Journe next. Today I’m rocking a 38mm asymmetric case chrono. There’s something to be said for a nice watch that flys under the radar. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 November 2020, 01:26 PM	#15
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: SEIKO TUNA Posts: 28,623	Looks much better on the bracelet but your wrist looks a lot bigger than 7.5 inches. __________________ _______________________

6 November 2020, 01:46 PM	#20
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,297	Looks nice but I think a larger size watch would be good on your wrist too. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

6 November 2020, 11:02 PM	#28
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,690	Try this strap Petrol Green Sailcloth by WatchBandit __________________ Never place your happiness on something you have or can physically acquire

6 November 2020, 11:04 PM	#29
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,428	It looks great and feel that its meant to be a more sleek look that the other sports models. Wear it how you find it comfortable, and you'll see that the size will become irrelevant. __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

6 November 2020, 02:46 AM	#2
mrktowey@yahoo.co.uk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: England Watch: MILGAUSS Posts: 62	Looks great ��

6 November 2020, 02:51 AM	#3
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,331	Indeed improved. I think the grey strap will look even better.

6 November 2020, 02:58 AM	#4
Big Sexy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 166	These straps are crazy comfortable. The reason its off the bracelet is that i need a comfortable daily driver that won't grind on my mac book all day.

6 November 2020, 03:08 AM	#5
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,231	Try a darker strap. Gray, black, or something else a little subdued, and ideally something that blends with the watch better. By the way, because of your fairly large wrist size, I think something like a speedmaster or sea-dweller/deep-sea would look better on you.

6 November 2020, 03:13 AM	#6
VincentM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 116518-LV-CHNR-DJ- Posts: 669	I’m sure Exp1 size is ok for you. The problem is wearing it on a strap which makes it look too small. I have a BB41 which is a little big for my wrist if worn on bracelet. However on a strap it feels much better and wears smaller. But in the end it’s a matter of personal preference. If you like your Exp1 on a strap, good for you but for me it does look too small. I could easily see a SD43 on your wrist! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

6 November 2020, 03:24 AM	#8
seosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 310	I think it looks much better - the other strap wasn't great and did throw off proportions. Size is fine. Just wondering - I measure my wrist at 7 1/4" and Explorer I looks much different on my wrist. At first I thought this is either a 36mm or your wrist is much bigger than 7 1/2. Or I've been measuring wrong all along.

6 November 2020, 04:19 AM	#10
Big Sexy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 166	I can’t put it on the bracelet as I’ll destroy the lugs in the process. I’ve got the spring bar tweezer tool on order. I totally f’ed up a Tudor earlier this year doing just that. Was so disgusted with myself I sold it at a loss

6 November 2020, 04:19 AM	#11
Jhowton23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: John Location: Northern VA Posts: 232	its not a large watch, so it makes sense for it not to wear like one! it looks great

6 November 2020, 04:19 AM	#12
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 889	Looks good for me.

6 November 2020, 01:29 PM	#17
Big Sexy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 166	It’s 7.5 on the button *my wife just informed me that’s it’s closer to 7 3/4...apparently I was pulling the tape to tight lol

6 November 2020, 01:40 PM	#18
Sjmoore11 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 689	I think it looks great. I actually like the green MN and the grey black will look good too. The explorer isn’t supposed to be a huge watch; I have a 7.25” wrist and have no concerns with size wearing my 1016.

6 November 2020, 01:41 PM	#19
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,273	I think you should get an Explorer II personally

6 November 2020, 01:49 PM	#21
Big Sexy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 166	I’ll say this...the current Rolex bracelets are very nice.

6 November 2020, 02:35 PM	#22
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 889	Much much better on the bracelet

6 November 2020, 02:48 PM	#23
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,231	Now that looks good. The perfect watch looking perfect, on its perfect bracelet.

6 November 2020, 03:34 PM	#24
TTalk Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 650	Still looks just fine to me.

6 November 2020, 10:41 PM	#26
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,553	Looks better on the bracelet but if you fancy a strap how about Everest or Rubber B silicon straps in grey or black?

6 November 2020, 10:55 PM	#27
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,839	First, it is not an Explorer 1, it is an Explorer. Second, I think it looks small on your wrist. Just my opinion. But wear it in good health.

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