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Old 23 June 2017, 11:40 AM   #1
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Explorer I against some Tudors

I dropped by the AD today and got some nice side-by-side shots. Hope this is useful for someone

Rolex Explorer I with Tudor Heritage 36



Rolex Explorer I with Tudor North Face



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Old 23 June 2017, 12:24 PM   #2
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I have the 114270, the North Flag, and the BB36.

I like them all, but I especially like the 114270 and the BB36, because of their size.

I still love my larger watches, but I seem to gravitate more toward my smaller watches like the 116200, the 114270, the BB36, and my vintage pieces these days.

They feel especially nice on the arm after a few weeks of the larger watches.
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Old 23 June 2017, 12:28 PM   #3
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I have the 114270, the North Flag, and the BB36.

I like them all, but I especially like the 114270 and the BB36, because of their size.

I still love my larger watches, but I seem to gravitate more toward my smaller watches like the 116200, the 114270, the BB36, and my vintage pieces these days.

They feel especially nice on the arm after a few weeks of the larger watches.
I feel the same way as I and tend to gravitate towards smaller sized watches these days. The biggest watch that I have is the speedy pro. The rest are 40mm or smaller.
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Old 23 June 2017, 12:28 PM   #4
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As awesome as the 1/14270 is....that tudor 36mm black bay is a real sleeper. Curious why it doesn't get as much love...really nice looking watch.
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Old 23 June 2017, 12:51 PM   #5
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Old 23 June 2017, 01:28 PM   #6
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...that tudor 36mm black bay is a real sleeper. Curious why it doesn't get as much love...really nice looking watch.
My BB36 is the only watch that someone has just outright complimented.

It took me by surprise at the time, but it's no wonder, because I think it's gorgeous, too.
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As awesome as the 1/14270 is....that tudor 36mm black bay is a real sleeper. Curious why it doesn't get as much love...really nice looking watch.


I am about as big of a Tudor fanboy as you will find so this is said with pure love. What has had me walk away from this and its 41mm brother several times were the flat crystal and gloss dial. Just doesn't do it for me. To each their own.

Last time I was at the AD and tried on the BB41 I walked out with this. Such a "dorklehead" as Paul would call it. Felt like Paul in a Tumi store as soon as I put this on.



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Old 23 June 2017, 02:04 PM   #8
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The BB36 is damn gorgeous. Hot damn.

I am proud to say that I will soon be having my first Tudor incoming!
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