Exp I 36 mm to small, Exp I 39 mm OK?

[Sub'erman]

This is NOT a bash the new Exp 39 mm thread.
This is a why I love the new Exp 39 mm thread.
Well, why should I buy the 39 mm Exp?
Give me first hand impressions of the Exp 39 mm!

Happy Easter

[Zirotti]

Because its better.

[Kanger]

Originally Posted by Zirotti

Because its better.

I respectfully disagree but to each his/her own

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Zirotti

Because its better.

The 214270 is a fine watch and anyone should be proud to own one.

If the 114270 is too small, it is only because it is too small for you.

The 36mm 114270 is a classic and its size is perfect for a watch that serves equally well as both a sports watch and a dress watch.

But, it all boils down to personal preference.

[TSW]

Not my favorite model but between the 36 and 39mm i'd go for the classic 36mm.

[wokafu]

bigger the better for me..

[mbuckley]

I agree---the 39 mm is stunning!

[herbie911]

The dial on the 36mm simply looks better!
They use the same diameter for years until current trend for bigger sport watch and fatter population forces Rolex to release the bigger watch!
Sadly, if you are over 6 foot or got a chubby wrist, 39mm probably suit you better!
Like the SS Daytona, the 36mm in leather looks good on a lady wrist!

[tomchicago]

36mm case proportions are much nicer than 39mm, but it's got to look right on your wrist.

[Sub'erman]

I'm 6'4 and weight 222 pounds. I'm not chubby. Since 92 I've been wearing Subs. The 36mm Exp simply looks like a Lady's watch on my wrist. I like the no bulls...t look of the Exp, but have to go for the 39mm model...

[floater156]

Originally Posted by Sub'erman

I'm 6'4 and weight 222 pounds. I'm not chubby. Since 92 I've been wearing Subs. The 36mm Exp simply looks like a Lady's watch on my wrist. I like the no bulls...t look of the Exp, but have to go for the 39mm model...

I'm 6'6" and weigh 232 pounds, also not chubby. I feel like the 36mm looks better than the 41mm in pictures, but not person. Anyone else feel this way?

[psv]

Originally Posted by floater156

I feel like the 36mm looks better than the 41mm in pictures, but not person. Anyone else feel this way?

This is exactly it. The crux of it is that many watches looks better on a large photo on a 27" screen than they do in person. I adore the simplicity and proportionality of the 36mm 114270 but on my wrist it just looked and felt too small. The 39mm 214270, especially with the new bracelet with solid clasp, wears much more substantially, without having the unnecessary size and heft, thus it goes very well to both suit, jeans or shorts. Long sleeves and short sleeves.

[subtona]

36 mm is great, light and highly readable on the wrist, the actual dial is bigger than a sub.

imho the 39 has issues but thats another story.

[Dr. Robert]

36mm works for me

[Joey_V]

I really like the Expy 39mm... it is a cool, simple watch. Nothing more, nothing less. It fits me just right. The 36mm is too small for me.

[Wolfgang427]

I like them both, but prefer the newer bracelet over the old style one.

[capote]

I like the 36 mm better, but I like smaller watches. If you like the 39 mm go with that. Sometimes it is as simple as that

[F&Iguy]

39MM for me because I like the numbers(3,6,9)better then the 36mm

[GradyPhilpott]

[Adam K.]

I like the 36mm Explorer--everything from the classic vintage references like the 1016, up to the 114270. Not overly fond of the 39mm upgrade largely because the midget hands (minute hand particularly) look screwy against the larger diameter dial and more stately proportions overall. Many say they are perfectly legible and no practical issue of note--and that I'm sure of--but watches are about the fine details and subtleties. Huge fail, for me.

I also prefer the "EXPLORER" signature to be below 12 (as its long been), rather than sitting big and bold above the "Superlative Chronometer, etc etc" text at the bottom of the dial as it is now.

So, give the current ref. some decent maxi hands of reasonable length and bump the Explorer signature up to its original place on the dial and I'd probably like it a lot. The case is beautiful in its simple elegance, matte dial is attractive, and the upgraded bracelet is very nice--I will certainly concede those points.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Adam K.

I like the 36mm Explorer--everything from the classic vintage references like the 1016, up to the 114270. Not overly fond of the 39mm upgrade largely because the midget hands (minute hand particularly) look screwy against the larger diameter dial and more stately proportions overall. Many say they are perfectly legible and no practical issue of note--and that I'm sure of--but watches are about the fine details and subtleties. Huge fail, for me.

I also prefer the "EXPLORER" signature to be below 12 (as its long been), rather than sitting big and bold above the "Superlative Chronometer, etc etc" text at the bottom of the dial as it is now.

So, give the current ref. some decent maxi hands of reasonable length and bump the Explorer signature up to its original place on the dial and I'd probably like it a lot. The case is beautiful in its simple elegance, matte dial is attractive, and the upgraded bracelet is very nice--I will certainly concede those points.

well said

[Adam K.]

[Speed]

+1

[Tony72]

Go with the one YOU like the best, for me it was a no brainer...

[rodrob59]

I prefer larger sport watches and my EXP I at 39mm is my smallest. For dress watches, 36 or even 34 doesn't seem to small. And they fit under my shirt cuffs.

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by Sub'erman

I'm 6'4 and weight 222 pounds. I'm not chubby. Since 92 I've been wearing Subs. The 36mm Exp simply looks like a Lady's watch on my wrist. I like the no bulls...t look of the Exp, but have to go for the 39mm model...

At 6"4' even 39mm will look small on your wrist!

[Bmonroy17]

i am 4'11 3/4" and 205lbs and very chubby !

I perfer the 39 mm

[~JJ]

It comes down to trying them both on and selecting which is for you..

[Feras]

IMO
214270 pros: 1-Better size.
2-has the new clasp which is better and more comfortable
3-parachrom, more shock absorbence
4-Blue luminous
5-you can buy it new, and not used
6-can be worn on everythin and anything

cons: the onlything is that the dial is matt, which gives you the impression that it's charcoal grey and not black

[RRGHOST1]

I prefer the 39mm but there is nothing wrong with the 36mm,its just preference thats all.