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emersm · 30 June 2021, 10:07 AM

I received my new Explorer 1 today from my AD. I am going to spend the next week wearing it to see how it fits on my 7.5" wrist.

I currently own the 39mm version and find that the dial wears a little too large.

emersm · 30 June 2021, 10:08 AM

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ByzantineFire · 30 June 2021, 10:13 AM

Looks good, It's small but classic. Some people might prefer the 39mm size but I don't think its controversial to say the proportions of the dial and case look much better on the new 36.

emersm · 30 June 2021, 10:13 AM

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spellmanski · 30 June 2021, 10:13 AM

I have the 39MM too and find the same. Wish I could get my hands on the 36MM!

emersm · 30 June 2021, 10:15 AM

Here is the 39mm

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emersm · 30 June 2021, 10:22 AM

Explorer 39mm, New Explorer 36mm and Tudor Black Bay 36

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Malum · 30 June 2021, 10:27 AM

Looks like a quarter on a metal bracelet.

cop414 · 30 June 2021, 10:29 AM

Looks good Merle. The Tudor looks like it’s in between the two as far as size, probably because of the wider bezel.

cop414 · 30 June 2021, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malum

Looks like a quarter on a metal bracelet.

Jrsanchez · 30 June 2021, 10:35 AM

Id rather the 39

mr.chu · 30 June 2021, 10:45 AM

Love the look of the new 36mm!

SaddleSC · 30 June 2021, 10:59 AM

The 36mm looks small. The 39mm looks perfect.

NachoNeal · 30 June 2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by emersm

Explorer 39mm, New Explorer 36mm and Tudor Black Bay 36

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That's a good shot for comparison. Thanks!

brandrea · 30 June 2021, 11:26 AM

Congratulations Merle

Justinmg · 30 June 2021, 11:31 AM

Looks amazing!

Thuilln · 30 June 2021, 11:32 AM

An Explorer is meant to be 36mm

dannyp · 30 June 2021, 11:33 AM

I like the 36. 39mm watches look find on your wrist, but the Explorer is a 36mm watch.

That said, I think what makes it look a bit small is that you've got the bracelet a bit too tight, and it makes it look as though it's pinching. Try a pick with the EasyLink extended.

BobbyD23 · 30 June 2021, 11:34 AM

36 lookin tiny

djyolky · 30 June 2021, 12:27 PM

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Looks like a toy on your wrist.

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djyolky · 30 June 2021, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by emersm

Here is the 39mm

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Still looks almost toyish on your wrist. You need a Explorer II or Sea Dweller etc.

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J-rob · 30 June 2021, 12:36 PM

If I’m being honest, I can’t tell a meaningful difference between the 39 and 36 size wise on your wrist. I honestly prefer the proportions of the 36.

They both look great. However I find the size comments relentlessly entertaining.

I have never once in my entire life saw a man or woman wearing a watch and thought “that looks too small”. But I have seen a person wearing a watch that looked much too large countless times.

chloebear · 30 June 2021, 01:26 PM

Congrats Merle! The new 36 looks fantastic on you. Please keep us posted as you get acquainted with your new Explorer. Pros and cons versus the 39 and lots of pictures please.

I think Rolex nailed it on the 39 and the new 36. Both will work for most people. I love the 39mm version but I'm a slight lean towards the 36 now.

Ny325 · 30 June 2021, 04:48 PM

Looks good. I also have a 7 1/2 wrist, and my 36mm DateJust is my favorite watch.

DLRIDES · 30 June 2021, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malum

looks like a quarter on a metal bracelet.

This

rambo99 · 30 June 2021, 05:19 PM

looks good on you.

Rashid.bk · 30 June 2021, 05:43 PM

36 looks too small to me but photos can be misleading. Nonetheless, I prefer the 39, and I have a 7.6 wrist.

Nairn1980 · 30 June 2021, 05:45 PM

Too small for me, but as long as you like it, great.
Congrats

Alvar* · 30 June 2021, 06:18 PM

Tbh based on the photos, 39 looks indeed better.

Otto · 30 June 2021, 06:22 PM

39 looks best to my eye

30 June 2021, 10:07 AM	#1
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,526	New Explorer 1 on my 7.5" Wrist I received my new Explorer 1 today from my AD. I am going to spend the next week wearing it to see how it fits on my 7.5" wrist. I currently own the 39mm version and find that the dial wears a little too large.

30 June 2021, 10:29 AM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,137	Looks good Merle. The Tudor looks like it’s in between the two as far as size, probably because of the wider bezel. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

30 June 2021, 10:59 AM	#13
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	The 36mm looks small. The 39mm looks perfect. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

30 June 2021, 11:31 AM	#16
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Looks amazing! __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

30 June 2021, 11:32 AM	#17
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	An Explorer is meant to be 36mm __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

30 June 2021, 10:08 AM	#2
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,526	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 June 2021, 10:13 AM	#3
ByzantineFire "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Reno Posts: 12	Looks good, It's small but classic. Some people might prefer the 39mm size but I don't think its controversial to say the proportions of the dial and case look much better on the new 36.

30 June 2021, 10:13 AM	#5
spellmanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: canada Posts: 448	I have the 39MM too and find the same. Wish I could get my hands on the 36MM!

30 June 2021, 10:15 AM	#6
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,526	Here is the 39mm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 June 2021, 10:22 AM	#7
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,526	Explorer 39mm, New Explorer 36mm and Tudor Black Bay 36 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 June 2021, 10:27 AM	#8
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,148	Looks like a quarter on a metal bracelet.

30 June 2021, 10:35 AM	#11
Jrsanchez Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 467	Id rather the 39

30 June 2021, 10:45 AM	#12
mr.chu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Vancouver Posts: 11	Love the look of the new 36mm!

30 June 2021, 11:26 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,827	Congratulations Merle

30 June 2021, 11:33 AM	#18
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I like the 36. 39mm watches look find on your wrist, but the Explorer is a 36mm watch. That said, I think what makes it look a bit small is that you've got the bracelet a bit too tight, and it makes it look as though it's pinching. Try a pick with the EasyLink extended.

30 June 2021, 11:34 AM	#19
BobbyD23 Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NJ Watch: SD43 Posts: 90	36 lookin tiny

30 June 2021, 12:36 PM	#22
J-rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southeast Posts: 357	If I’m being honest, I can’t tell a meaningful difference between the 39 and 36 size wise on your wrist. I honestly prefer the proportions of the 36. They both look great. However I find the size comments relentlessly entertaining. I have never once in my entire life saw a man or woman wearing a watch and thought “that looks too small”. But I have seen a person wearing a watch that looked much too large countless times.

30 June 2021, 01:26 PM	#23
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Congrats Merle! The new 36 looks fantastic on you. Please keep us posted as you get acquainted with your new Explorer. Pros and cons versus the 39 and lots of pictures please. I think Rolex nailed it on the 39 and the new 36. Both will work for most people. I love the 39mm version but I'm a slight lean towards the 36 now.

30 June 2021, 04:48 PM	#24
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,889	Looks good. I also have a 7 1/2 wrist, and my 36mm DateJust is my favorite watch.

30 June 2021, 05:19 PM	#26
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	looks good on you.

30 June 2021, 05:43 PM	#27
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	36 looks too small to me but photos can be misleading. Nonetheless, I prefer the 39, and I have a 7.6 wrist.

30 June 2021, 05:45 PM	#28
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Too small for me, but as long as you like it, great. Congrats

30 June 2021, 06:18 PM	#29
Alvar* "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Finland Watch: 16610 & 116400 Posts: 136	Tbh based on the photos, 39 looks indeed better.

30 June 2021, 06:22 PM	#30
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	39 looks best to my eye

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