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7 November 2018, 06:30 AM
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Who thinks that Rolex should bring back the Explorer 1 36mm?
I’d love to see an Explorer in 36mm with the lume on the numerals and the new bracelet style! I think the 39mm choice is great but there should be a choice between it and the 36mm. In all fairness the heritage of the model is in the 36mm size.
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7 November 2018, 06:32 AM
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People generally want a bigger watch these days.
I'd also want it to be 36mm, but we can always get them pre owned.
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7 November 2018, 06:36 AM
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Fair enough but why not offer the choice like they do on their datejust and oyster Perpetual lines, I know most of the demand is up at the bigger sizes but I’m sure there’s enough demand to justify them offering the choice
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7 November 2018, 07:30 AM
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Nah...I wouldn't want that. I am so happy they made the 39mm esp. Mark 2.
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7 November 2018, 08:00 AM
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I would totally buy a 36mm Explorer with updated bracelet and movement and lumed numerals! Right now! Here Rolex, take my money.
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7 November 2018, 08:15 AM
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Tried a new 39mm Mk2 and its too big for my 6.7" wrist. Fits but is too imposing losing the old school charm of the 36mm. Lugs and bezel too wide.
I would buy a 36 with better lume, improved movement and upgraded bracelet. Better still make it 37 or 37.5mm. Sometimes a couple of mm's makes all the difference. |
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7 November 2018, 08:17 AM
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I think it would be great if they did this, using the 116000 (OP36) case which has slightly thicker lugs than the 114270 case which would give it a tad more wrist presence.
If they did that, and kept the matte dial, lumed numerals, and put the “Explorer” back on the upper half of the dial, it would sell I think. I’d buy one. |
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7 November 2018, 08:35 AM
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Would be perfect!
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7 November 2018, 08:49 AM
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I do love the 36. So much so that I bought one for my father but if I were to get one it would be the 39.
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7 November 2018, 09:04 AM
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7 November 2018, 09:14 AM
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Yes, bring back 36
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7 November 2018, 09:24 AM
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No. I feel like that would be admitting a mistake, and Rolex doesn't do that. Also, the 39mm actually looks great.
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7 November 2018, 09:29 AM
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7 November 2018, 09:32 AM
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Yes.
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7 November 2018, 09:35 AM
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7 November 2018, 09:41 AM
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As much as I like bigger watches that was one of my favorite watches so I would love to see this
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7 November 2018, 10:15 AM
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Great idea
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7 November 2018, 10:21 AM
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Meh.
They can’t stock the 39mm so why ask for miracles? |
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7 November 2018, 10:30 AM
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No problems finding them in Dallas
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7 November 2018, 10:39 AM
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Bring back the Classic Explorer. 36mm all the way.
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7 November 2018, 11:06 AM
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I’m happy with this guy.
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7 November 2018, 11:12 AM
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They've already done it... No point going back unless other changes.
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7 November 2018, 01:43 PM
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While I love my new Explorer, I think that I could be tempted by watch that you’ve described... I’ve worn my brother’s 36mm Explorer, and I felt that it was a bit small for me. But I think that a lumed 36mm dial might make me forget about the smaller case size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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7 November 2018, 01:46 PM
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So I assume you’d all line up to buy 36mm Datejusts too, right???
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7 November 2018, 01:50 PM
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7 November 2018, 01:57 PM
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It’s called a 116000.....
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7 November 2018, 02:00 PM
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7 November 2018, 02:01 PM
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7 November 2018, 02:04 PM
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I'd rather pocket the extra cash and get this.
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7 November 2018, 02:16 PM
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I like 36.
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