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10 August 2023, 05:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 474
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The best everyday watch...
Been wearing mostly Subs & SDs as everyday pieces for well over 40 years...
I always wanted a 1016 but felt the 36mm size to small for my generous 8" wrist... So I was delighted when Rolex released the 39mm version. And since it's arrival some two and a half years ago it has become my everyday watch... I still love my Sub & SD but they have taken a backseat to my Explorer when it comes to daily use... There is something about the Explorer that just "works"...!!!  And no...I have no interest in the 40mm version... |
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10 August 2023, 05:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2019
Real Name: Steve
Location: Washington, DC
Watch: Rolex Daytona
Posts: 124
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I agree, and am wearing mine now. Also, the perfect watch to travel with - not too showy.
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10 August 2023, 05:52 AM
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2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 79,821
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Congratulations, and great photo
 
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10 August 2023, 05:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 1,041
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A great 'everyday' Rolex!
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10 August 2023, 06:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: .
Posts: 166
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Wearing mine right now. Great watch.
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10 August 2023, 07:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Midwest US
Posts: 76
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The Explorer is a great everyday watch. Mine is the new 40mm version so not exactly the same but close enough.
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10 August 2023, 08:19 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Pittsburgh
Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee
Posts: 7,281
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A great one. I love my 12 sub date as an everyday, but totally get the appeal and reason of the explorer being a great choice.
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10 August 2023, 09:33 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Francisco
Location: San Juan, PR
Watch: Is Ticking !
Posts: 25,369
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Not a fan of the 39mm size but we all like different things!
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10 August 2023, 09:55 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: united states
Posts: 232
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I agree.
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10 August 2023, 10:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Rhode Island
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 443
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The 39 with the 3132 movement is pretty close to watchmaking perfection.
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10 August 2023, 10:40 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: USA
Posts: 249
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Most definitely.
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10 August 2023, 10:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: George
Location: USA
Watch: mostly Subs
Posts: 804
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Having a MK I 39mm, it is a classic. Mine doesn't get a lot of wrist time, but it will stay in the collection. It is my choice if I'm going somewhere I want to be less noticeable - it's understated but classy.
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10 August 2023, 10:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Real Name: JJ
Location: Canada
Watch: Rolex 1675 or 1016
Posts: 402
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I think that and the Daytona are pretty perfect watches.
I have a 1016 and it's probably my favorite watch, but I'm less girthy in the wrist region. |
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10 August 2023, 11:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2023
Real Name: Nadeem
Location: Chicago
Watch: GMT BLNR
Posts: 1,093
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I just had the chance to try on the 40 explorer and it just didn’t do it for me.
I need a bezel on my watch to catch the light. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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10 August 2023, 11:34 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Canada
Watch: Sub| DJ41| 79540
Posts: 1,473
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It’s all personal preference. For me, 124060.
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10 August 2023, 01:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Uk
Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928
Posts: 4,199
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Great looking watch no matter what size
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10 August 2023, 02:32 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,749
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Agree with Explorer but would add a II behind it--Polar ExplorerII!
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10 August 2023, 02:57 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Podgorica, MNE
Posts: 401
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I agree! Its understated...but at the same time has that amazing matte dial that really pops with the white gold markers....also compliments my speedy EW321 :-)
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10 August 2023, 03:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: MN
Posts: 17
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Picked up my 40 mm Explorer a few weeks ago and absolutely love it.
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10 August 2023, 04:04 PM
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2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Real Name: Steve
Location: Nevada
Watch: JC 126660
Posts: 4,687
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Cool pic!
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10 August 2023, 05:13 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: London
Watch: Explorer 214270
Posts: 493
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My 214270 was my first Rolex and is the one in my collection that will never leave.
The simplicity saw me acquire it for my 30th birthday, and I even wore it on my wedding day - so I couldn’t agree more
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10 August 2023, 05:49 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: US
Posts: 844
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I concur. Currently wearing my 36mm and I love it
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10 August 2023, 05:53 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Real Name: A-Aron
Location: Utah
Watch: 126710BLNR 226570
Posts: 2,388
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Makes sense to me. A rugged, time only piece that can be worn with anything and anywhere. Seems like a perfect GADA. I'd like to get a 40 someday (or AK).
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10 August 2023, 07:57 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,885
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Great no frills everyday watch.
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10 August 2023, 09:20 PM
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2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 48,784
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Cool watch.
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11 August 2023, 06:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New York
Posts: 68
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A great low-key watch. Perfect!
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12 August 2023, 12:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: us
Posts: 218
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One of my fav
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12 August 2023, 01:51 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 103
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I love my Explorer I because it's understated and classy. I don't feel like the watch wears me.
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13 August 2023, 09:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Real Name: Vic
Location: Spain
Watch: SD43
Posts: 6,227
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I'd have a hard time going from Subs and SDs to an Explorer, but whatever works for you, man. Knowing what you like and enjoy wearing is knowing yourself.
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13 August 2023, 10:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Real Name: Ron the Stoic
Location: Netherlands
Watch: GMT Meteorite
Posts: 1,417
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Great watch, great picture!
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