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29 May 2021, 12:57 PM | #31 |
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29 May 2021, 12:57 PM | #32 |
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29 May 2021, 01:19 PM | #33 |
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29 May 2021, 01:50 PM | #34 | |
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I’ve wondered the same thing. This particular AD is always spot on when they say such things. I would add that it was the store owner who said it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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29 May 2021, 01:52 PM | #35 |
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29 May 2021, 11:19 PM | #36 | |
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Well, probably stay in business by selling $7,000 DJ or $10,000 TT Exp. to everyone else who shows up looking for a 124270. |
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29 May 2021, 11:43 PM | #37 |
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30 May 2021, 01:23 AM | #38 |
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Love to see some side by side photos at a longer distance…… preferably on wrist or a watch roll with a longer lens. I’m loving the iPhone shots but I suspect they are making the watch present larger than it really is.
I’m not sure when I will get to try one on my own wrist so I’m living through you guys these days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
30 May 2021, 02:11 AM | #39 | |
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I can say that it's noticeably smaller, but I think if I were wearing it every day I would adjust to the new size pretty quickly. One thing that jumped out at me, is the glossy dial makes it look flashier overall because combined with the highly polished bezel, that's a lot of gloss going on. |
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30 May 2021, 04:08 AM | #40 |
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One of the coolest posts I remember. Congrats to you and your son, he won’t forget it.
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30 May 2021, 04:10 AM | #41 |
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Congrats on the new Explorer it looks amazing! And very cool story!!
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31 May 2021, 05:17 AM | #42 |
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Some pics...
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31 May 2021, 05:23 AM | #43 | |
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31 May 2021, 05:31 AM | #44 |
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They are both so beautiful! I really can’t tell which one I prefer; not that I have to prefer one over the other, but I do have a 39 and am on a list for a 36. Can’t wait to try a new 36 on!
How old is your son and when will he be able to get his hands on his? Waiting “some years” takes a discipline I could only dream of having. |
31 May 2021, 05:45 AM | #45 |
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Congrats. Pulling for your wife and son.
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31 May 2021, 05:45 AM | #46 | |
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My son is 16 and I'm thinking we'll give it to him in his early 20's for some sort of life accomplishment; graduating college, starting a company or even a promotion in the military if he follows his old man's lead on that one. I suspect the next few years will be harder for me than it will be for him. He's pretty into all things Apple, so his Apple watch is fine for now. |
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31 May 2021, 05:52 AM | #47 |
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congrats and amazing pics. love the deep blacks in the dial that you've captured
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31 May 2021, 06:24 AM | #48 | |
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Thanks. I just noticed another subtle difference between them. The 5 minute/second markers on the 39mm version are quite bold. They are not bolded on the 36mm version. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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31 May 2021, 06:29 AM | #49 |
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31 May 2021, 08:42 AM | #50 |
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Looks good on him. Congrats!
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1 June 2021, 12:42 AM | #51 | |
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Ha! I wish I could be happy with an Apple Watch! Next time you have both the explorers out would you mind taking a side by side picture of the bracelets and clasps? Appreciate it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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1 June 2021, 12:48 AM | #52 |
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Different, yet would seem to be designed to maintain proportionality.
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1 June 2021, 12:55 AM | #53 |
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Interesting. I was waiting since Sept for the 39mm Explorer (after waiting for the 39mm OP white dial with no success)... and then discontinued. So I changed my mindset to be open about the 36mm, and after seeing pictures, was really excited about the idea. Then I tried on the 36mm Tudor BB yesterday, and it looked tiny... I could do it, but I'd always be thinking about how small it is.
That being said I have a vintage Seiko at 36mm and I love it. I guess I really need to try on the 36mm Explorer, then I'll know. If it doesn't work out, I'm going for the smooth bezel DJ41 and calling it a day. |
1 June 2021, 01:01 AM | #54 | |
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1. Bracelet is wider. While that gives the entire apparatus more wrist presence, the watch itself is a smaller portion of it and will wear proportionally smaller. 2. Bezel looks a bit thicker. All else equal wider bezel means smaller face. Definitely worth trying in though! |
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1 June 2021, 03:27 AM | #55 |
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Thank you for the side by side pics-sure theres others on the net, but yours give the best side by side comparison on the wrist.
The 214270 looks huge next to the 124270 imo which makes my mind up 100%. I'll stick with my 214270 that already wears small as is. I like 40-42's. Massive difference after wearing my SkyD for a bit then going down to a 214270. Well alot of mine seem small afterwards lol. Including my Daytonas. But huge congrats to get back to back Explorer's as I'm definitely not hating. You have a great A D relationship going. Congrats!!
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1 June 2021, 03:51 AM | #56 |
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thx for the photo's.
I suspect Im going to love everything about the new explorer except its size on My wrist..... it does indeed look fantastic on yours. Im very much prepared for it to look small on my wrist, the difference in 3mm is astounding to me. I'm currently alternating between my 44mm diver and a 36mm homage/ alpha explorer that I bought 4 years ago in an attempt to "get used to the size" back when I was chasing down a vintage 36mm explorer.... its incredibly comfortable on wrist but it does feel like I'm wearing my sons watch overtime I put it on ( i gave it to him once i bought my MKII explorer. Love the feel, doubts about the look but very much on board with all the proportions and upgrades. enjoy yours |
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7 June 2021, 09:07 AM | #58 | |
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Sorry for the delayed response...Here’s a few pics! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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7 June 2021, 04:55 PM | #59 |
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8 June 2021, 12:06 AM | #60 |
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