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myc ritz · 7 November 2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CorradoBrit

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.

37.5 would be perfect.

RamyAshour · 7 November 2018, 06:01 PM

I vote YES! But with slim lugs and the "Explorer" on the top of the dial

mikkolopez · 7 November 2018, 08:18 PM

Count me in for that

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DLRIDES · 7 November 2018, 08:21 PM

Yes, they should make the EXP I in 36mm. .........................

and in 42mm, like the EXP II !!

Lash L · 7 November 2018, 09:45 PM

37.5 would be perfection for me

Rashid.bk · 7 November 2018, 09:46 PM

36 is a bit small for an explorers watch. 39 is just fine.

Raku · 7 November 2018, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by grymg

I'd rather pocket the extra cash and get this.

Exactly what I was thinking.
Plus the blue dial is amazing, better than the matt black.

GradyPhilpott · 8 November 2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by grymg

I'd rather pocket the extra cash and get this.

Good choice.

q8rolex · 8 November 2018, 12:46 AM

yes would love to get the 36mm

CorradoBrit · 8 November 2018, 01:22 AM

Not a fan of the 36 OP bezel. Too bulbous

dreyep · 8 November 2018, 01:41 AM

I'd like to see the new 2018 39mm OP in black and white, two of the most stunning watches in the entire line-up, as many have pointed out, in 36mm.

The current 36mm OPs in those colours don't have equal-size hour markers (the 3, 6 and 9 are doubled), which unbalances the dial. Equally, on the 34mm these three are slightly longer than the others, again disrupting the balance. Only the 39mm has got it right, but the case size is slightly too big. I think the 14000m is OK in this regard, can't remember. Have I got this right?

SearChart · 8 November 2018, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

36 is a bit small for an explorers watch. 39 is just fine.

36mm and smaller worked for decades, when 'Exploring' was a little harder than today. Hardly too small eh?

Dalton121 · 8 November 2018, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

36mm and smaller worked for decades, when 'Exploring' was a little harder than today. Hardly too small eh?

Smaller makes more sense for anyone using the watch for what it was made, more wrist movement on the 36, if the watch sits low on your arm a bigger case will restrict your abliy to flex your wrist. Another point is it’s less likely to attract scratches from a rock face ect or get caught up in your gear.

vintageguy · 8 November 2018, 07:26 AM

no doubts about my choice.

Calatrava r · 8 November 2018, 07:53 AM

I do not see the 39 mm Explorer as being popular at all. If supplies of all models was normal most ADs would have an Explorer in the case. People are looking at the 39mm Explorer now because they cannot get anything else. But I recall the 36mm was really a poor seller until it was discontinued and then everybody wanted one.

Calatrava r · 8 November 2018, 07:55 AM

I agree a 39mm Explorer with a white dial would be really cool.

CorradoBrit · 8 November 2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by vintageguy

no doubts about my choice.

Just about perfection for a classic 3 hand look

ejvette · 8 November 2018, 08:02 AM

36 seems minuscule on my 8" wrist these days

7 November 2018, 08:18 PM	#33
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7 November 2018, 08:21 PM	#34
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,663	Yes, they should make the EXP I in 36mm. ......................... and in 42mm, like the EXP II !! __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

8 November 2018, 07:26 AM	#44
vintageguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GMT-7 Posts: 90	bring back the 36mm Exp1 no doubts about my choice.

8 November 2018, 08:02 AM	#48
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,511	36 seems minuscule on my 8" wrist these days __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

7 November 2018, 06:01 PM	#32
RamyAshour "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 152	I vote YES! But with slim lugs and the "Explorer" on the top of the dial

7 November 2018, 09:45 PM	#35
Lash L "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 160	37.5 would be perfection for me

7 November 2018, 09:46 PM	#36
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	36 is a bit small for an explorers watch. 39 is just fine.

8 November 2018, 12:46 AM	#39
q8rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: kuwait Posts: 270	yes would love to get the 36mm

8 November 2018, 01:22 AM	#40
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Not a fan of the 36 OP bezel. Too bulbous

8 November 2018, 01:41 AM	#41
dreyep Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: UK Watch: 114270, 16570 Posts: 349	I'd like to see the new 2018 39mm OP in black and white, two of the most stunning watches in the entire line-up, as many have pointed out, in 36mm. The current 36mm OPs in those colours don't have equal-size hour markers (the 3, 6 and 9 are doubled), which unbalances the dial. Equally, on the 34mm these three are slightly longer than the others, again disrupting the balance. Only the 39mm has got it right, but the case size is slightly too big. I think the 14000m is OK in this regard, can't remember. Have I got this right?

8 November 2018, 07:53 AM	#45
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,325	I do not see the 39 mm Explorer as being popular at all. If supplies of all models was normal most ADs would have an Explorer in the case. People are looking at the 39mm Explorer now because they cannot get anything else. But I recall the 36mm was really a poor seller until it was discontinued and then everybody wanted one.

8 November 2018, 07:55 AM	#46
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,325	I agree a 39mm Explorer with a white dial would be really cool.

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