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rolexertion · 11 May 2011, 03:00 AM

I swear someone could make a million dollars by producing longer hands in white gold for the 39mm Explorer I and changing them over for a total price of $100 plus shipping. I know I would pay it in a heartbeat.

Sixxgrand1 · 11 May 2011, 03:03 AM

I Roger that ~ !

Silver_Empire_888 · 11 May 2011, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexertion

I swear someone could make a million dollars by producing longer hands in white gold for the 39mm Explorer I and changing them over for a total price of $100 plus shipping. I know I would pay it in a heartbeat.

Although i am 100% with you on the shorts hands issue i doubt this post will go anywhere.

The short hands issue on the 39mm exp I has been debated over and over again.

BOA · 11 May 2011, 03:07 AM

Free white strips made to fit the 3, 6 and 9 with purchase.

rolexertion · 11 May 2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BOA

Free white strips made to fit the 3, 6 and 9 with purchase.

Lume!

steubi1 · 11 May 2011, 05:19 AM

The short hands (and they are really, I mean REALLY too short) are already cult, no chance, even with the new Italian chief designer

that they will ever modify them....

Tom

DT14 · 11 May 2011, 06:12 AM

the lack of lume on 3,6,9 is the real shortcoming of this watch

Art 1 · 11 May 2011, 06:17 AM

The hands look just fine to me.

Rollie2011 · 11 May 2011, 06:21 AM

i don't get this at all....

I think the hands are just fine

mrbill2mrbill2 · 11 May 2011, 06:30 AM

Following Rolex's historical progression, if we keep this banter alive I feel confindent we will see it Basel 2025.

TheWatchFiend · 11 May 2011, 07:12 AM

The hands don't bother me so much. I have an Omega Seamaster and the hands don't cover the indices, so each time I have seen a new 39 Explorer in the flesh at the AD, I have never even noticed. I can understand though why Rolex owners would be upset that the hands are now shorter, considering they made a change. Or rather, didn't, and just slapped on the hands they use for other watches? In any case, I think that the matte dial is stunning. If it were up to me, I'd have made a 39 mm Explorer with longer hands, a matte dial, and 3,6,9 lume markers like the 1016.

Explorer 2011 · 11 May 2011, 07:54 AM

Not another hands topic please???

BOA · 11 May 2011, 08:05 AM

OK, let's make it a lume topic, if the OP wouldn't mind a digression. The 3, 6 and 9 never had lume, just white lacquer or something, and now there's not even that. Totally changes the look in the daytime while the same look in the dark is being maintained. Strange decision to leave those numbers blank. Takes away from the "Explorer Look," IMO, in the daytime anyway.

Dr. Robert · 11 May 2011, 08:51 AM

Brings to mind that great Randy Newman song....."Short People"

TheDude · 11 May 2011, 09:02 AM

Just buy the -ORIGINAL- 39mm Exp... the MkII Vantage. Meant as a 1016 homage, it has lumed 3,6,9 - massive hands, and matte dial.

This shot shows the scale of the hands relative to some popular models.

More...

anemonedoves · 8 June 2011, 12:09 AM

hey thedude, sick line-up of rolly's!

Roley · 8 June 2011, 12:43 AM

One of my favorite models!.....I wouldn't change a thing. If Rolex ever did modify the hands...it would only make mine more desirable.

subtona · 8 June 2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by anemonedoves

hey thedude, sick line-up of rolly's!

really, does 2 rolly's a line up make?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DT14

the lack of lume on 3,6,9 is the real shortcoming of this watch

the last explorer replaced by short hands, the 114270 didn't have lume at 3 6 9 only white ~lacquer... i think this worked fine and kept the look true to its heritage.

is it the lume that you miss or is it the 3 6 9 white cohesiveness of the dial, now gone on the new 214270?

after initial impression of the 214270 has worn off, i not only miss the white numerals, i also miss the original dial layout not to mention the wee bitty hands. (oops i mentioned them)

Johny · 8 June 2011, 12:57 AM

are there any other longer rolex hands in production from other models which would fit? if so has anyone fitted them?

Speed · 8 June 2011, 10:42 AM

Oh No!!!

Not this again!!!

evanvito · 8 June 2011, 11:52 AM

No problem for me

Z-Sub · 8 June 2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

Just buy the -ORIGINAL- 39mm Exp... the MkII Vantage. Meant as a 1016 homage, it has lumed 3,6,9 - massive hands, and matte dial.

This shot shows the scale of the hands relative to some popular models.

More...

I like the longer and larger minute hands better. And this one's got a date too. nice feature for Rolex to consider

lamadoo · 14 January 2016, 09:30 PM

Are there any aftermarket hands that are longer and wider? The 36mm minute hand length is 12.5mm i believe so we are looking at 13.5-15mm for our 39mm. Anyone know the dimensions of the hand holes and where we can buy a set to test?

Strange after all these years no one has made any longer hands since it caused such a stir lols.

Alcan · 14 January 2016, 09:42 PM

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11 May 2011, 03:00 AM	#1
rolexertion Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montreal, PQ Posts: 722	Explorer hands? I swear someone could make a million dollars by producing longer hands in white gold for the 39mm Explorer I and changing them over for a total price of $100 plus shipping. I know I would pay it in a heartbeat.

11 May 2011, 06:30 AM	#10
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Following Rolex's historical progression, if we keep this banter alive I feel confindent we will see it Basel 2025. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

11 May 2011, 07:54 AM	#12
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Not another hands topic please??? __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

11 May 2011, 08:51 AM	#14
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,962	Brings to mind that great Randy Newman song....."Short People" __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 June 2011, 12:57 AM	#19
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	are there any other longer rolex hands in production from other models which would fit? if so has anyone fitted them? __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

11 May 2011, 03:03 AM	#2
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	I Roger that ~ !

11 May 2011, 03:07 AM	#4
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,392	Free white strips made to fit the 3, 6 and 9 with purchase.

11 May 2011, 05:19 AM	#6
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	The short hands (and they are really, I mean REALLY too short) are already cult, no chance, even with the new Italian chief designer that they will ever modify them.... Tom

11 May 2011, 06:12 AM	#7
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	the lack of lume on 3,6,9 is the real shortcoming of this watch

11 May 2011, 06:17 AM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	The hands look just fine to me.

11 May 2011, 06:21 AM	#9
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	i don't get this at all.... I think the hands are just fine

11 May 2011, 07:12 AM	#11
TheWatchFiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Watch: Omega SMP 2531.80 Posts: 57	The hands don't bother me so much. I have an Omega Seamaster and the hands don't cover the indices, so each time I have seen a new 39 Explorer in the flesh at the AD, I have never even noticed. I can understand though why Rolex owners would be upset that the hands are now shorter, considering they made a change. Or rather, didn't, and just slapped on the hands they use for other watches? In any case, I think that the matte dial is stunning. If it were up to me, I'd have made a 39 mm Explorer with longer hands, a matte dial, and 3,6,9 lume markers like the 1016.

11 May 2011, 08:05 AM	#13
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,392	OK, let's make it a lume topic, if the OP wouldn't mind a digression. The 3, 6 and 9 never had lume, just white lacquer or something, and now there's not even that. Totally changes the look in the daytime while the same look in the dark is being maintained. Strange decision to leave those numbers blank. Takes away from the "Explorer Look," IMO, in the daytime anyway.

11 May 2011, 09:02 AM	#15
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Just buy the -ORIGINAL- 39mm Exp... the MkII Vantage. Meant as a 1016 homage, it has lumed 3,6,9 - massive hands, and matte dial. This shot shows the scale of the hands relative to some popular models. More...

8 June 2011, 12:09 AM	#16
anemonedoves Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Elliot Location: Florida Watch: Explorer 1016 Posts: 24	hey thedude, sick line-up of rolly's!

8 June 2011, 12:43 AM	#17
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	One of my favorite models!.....I wouldn't change a thing. If Rolex ever did modify the hands...it would only make mine more desirable.

8 June 2011, 10:42 AM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Oh No!!! Not this again!!!

8 June 2011, 11:52 AM	#21
evanvito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Lennard Location: Fremont, CA Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 408	No problem for me

14 January 2016, 09:30 PM	#23
lamadoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 61	Are there any aftermarket hands that are longer and wider? The 36mm minute hand length is 12.5mm i believe so we are looking at 13.5-15mm for our 39mm. Anyone know the dimensions of the hand holes and where we can buy a set to test? Strange after all these years no one has made any longer hands since it caused such a stir lols.

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