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Dalton121 · 7 November 2018, 06:30 AM

I’d love to see an Explorer in 36mm with the lume on the numerals and the new bracelet style! I think the 39mm choice is great but there should be a choice between it and the 36mm. In all fairness the heritage of the model is in the 36mm size.

SearChart · 7 November 2018, 06:32 AM

People generally want a bigger watch these days.
I'd also want it to be 36mm, but we can always get them pre owned.

Dalton121 · 7 November 2018, 06:36 AM

Fair enough but why not offer the choice like they do on their datejust and oyster Perpetual lines, I know most of the demand is up at the bigger sizes but I’m sure there’s enough demand to justify them offering the choice

Soarer · 7 November 2018, 07:30 AM

Nah...I wouldn't want that. I am so happy they made the 39mm esp. Mark 2.

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Dpop24 · 7 November 2018, 08:00 AM

I would totally buy a 36mm Explorer with updated bracelet and movement and lumed numerals! Right now! Here Rolex, take my money.

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CorradoBrit · 7 November 2018, 08:15 AM

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.

ink3027 · 7 November 2018, 08:17 AM

I think it would be great if they did this, using the 116000 (OP36) case which has slightly thicker lugs than the 114270 case which would give it a tad more wrist presence.

If they did that, and kept the matte dial, lumed numerals, and put the “Explorer” back on the upper half of the dial, it would sell I think. I’d buy one.

Justinmg · 7 November 2018, 08:35 AM

Would be perfect!

travisb · 7 November 2018, 08:49 AM

I do love the 36. So much so that I bought one for my father but if I were to get one it would be the 39.

Dalton121 · 7 November 2018, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ink3027

I think it would be great if they did this, using the 116000 (OP36) case which has slightly thicker lugs than the 114270 case which would give it a tad more wrist presence.

If they did that, and kept the matte dial, lumed numerals, and put the “Explorer” back on the upper half of the dial, it would sell I think. I’d buy one.

Exactly what I was thinking! I have a 114270 and I would buy what you described.

STEELINOX · 7 November 2018, 09:14 AM

Yes, bring back 36

jsausley · 7 November 2018, 09:24 AM

No. I feel like that would be admitting a mistake, and Rolex doesn't do that. Also, the 39mm actually looks great.

Dalton121 · 7 November 2018, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jsausley

No. I feel like that would be admitting a mistake, and Rolex doesn't do that. Also, the 39mm actually looks great.

If they didn't admit mistakes the 39mm Explorer would still have its original short hands

Pauln · 7 November 2018, 09:32 AM

Yes.

CorradoBrit · 7 November 2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalton121

If they didn't admit mistakes the 39mm Explorer would still have its original short hands

Richie070 · 7 November 2018, 09:41 AM

As much as I like bigger watches that was one of my favorite watches so I would love to see this

fania123 · 7 November 2018, 10:15 AM

Great idea

Chewbacca · 7 November 2018, 10:21 AM

Meh.

They can’t stock the 39mm so why ask for miracles?

CorradoBrit · 7 November 2018, 10:30 AM

No problems finding them in Dallas

Thuilln · 7 November 2018, 10:39 AM

Bring back the Classic Explorer. 36mm all the way.

HobokenRolex · 7 November 2018, 11:06 AM

I’m happy with this guy.

sensui · 7 November 2018, 11:12 AM

They've already done it... No point going back unless other changes.

pigman08 · 7 November 2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalton121

I’d love to see an Explorer in 36mm with the lume on the numerals and the new bracelet style! I think the 39mm choice is great but there should be a choice between it and the 36mm. In all fairness the heritage of the model is in the 36mm size.

While I love my new Explorer, I think that I could be tempted by watch that you’ve described... I’ve worn my brother’s 36mm Explorer, and I felt that it was a bit small for me. But I think that a lumed 36mm dial might make me forget about the smaller case size.

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sgarrity · 7 November 2018, 01:46 PM

So I assume you’d all line up to buy 36mm Datejusts too, right???

CorradoBrit · 7 November 2018, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sgarrity

So I assume you’d all line up to buy 36mm Datejusts too, right???

Thats just crazy talk

sgarrity · 7 November 2018, 01:57 PM

It’s called a 116000.....

CorradoBrit · 7 November 2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sgarrity

It’s called a 116000.....

Your point is? Thats nothing like an Explorer

sgarrity · 7 November 2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CorradoBrit

Your point is? Thats nothing like an Explorer

Look again.....

grymg · 7 November 2018, 02:04 PM

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

Rebel · 7 November 2018, 02:16 PM

I like 36.

7 November 2018, 06:30 AM	#1
Dalton121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dalton Location: South Africa Posts: 54	Who thinks that Rolex should bring back the Explorer 1 36mm? I’d love to see an Explorer in 36mm with the lume on the numerals and the new bracelet style! I think the 39mm choice is great but there should be a choice between it and the 36mm. In all fairness the heritage of the model is in the 36mm size.

7 November 2018, 07:30 AM	#4
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	Nah...I wouldn't want that. I am so happy they made the 39mm esp. Mark 2. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

7 November 2018, 08:35 AM	#8
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Would be perfect! __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

7 November 2018, 09:14 AM	#11
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,020	Yes, bring back 36 __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

7 November 2018, 09:24 AM	#12
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	No. I feel like that would be admitting a mistake, and Rolex doesn't do that. Also, the 39mm actually looks great. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

7 November 2018, 06:36 AM	#3
Dalton121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dalton Location: South Africa Posts: 54	Fair enough but why not offer the choice like they do on their datejust and oyster Perpetual lines, I know most of the demand is up at the bigger sizes but I’m sure there’s enough demand to justify them offering the choice

7 November 2018, 08:00 AM	#5
Dpop24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California Posts: 348	I would totally buy a 36mm Explorer with updated bracelet and movement and lumed numerals! Right now! Here Rolex, take my money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 November 2018, 08:15 AM	#6
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	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.

7 November 2018, 08:17 AM	#7
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 716	I think it would be great if they did this, using the 116000 (OP36) case which has slightly thicker lugs than the 114270 case which would give it a tad more wrist presence. If they did that, and kept the matte dial, lumed numerals, and put the “Explorer” back on the upper half of the dial, it would sell I think. I’d buy one.

7 November 2018, 08:49 AM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,412	I do love the 36. So much so that I bought one for my father but if I were to get one it would be the 39.

7 November 2018, 09:32 AM	#14
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Yes.

7 November 2018, 09:41 AM	#16
Richie070 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 82	As much as I like bigger watches that was one of my favorite watches so I would love to see this

7 November 2018, 10:15 AM	#17
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,723	Great idea

7 November 2018, 10:21 AM	#18
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Meh. They can’t stock the 39mm so why ask for miracles?

7 November 2018, 10:30 AM	#19
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	No problems finding them in Dallas

7 November 2018, 10:39 AM	#20
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	Bring back the Classic Explorer. 36mm all the way. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

7 November 2018, 11:12 AM	#22
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	They've already done it... No point going back unless other changes.

7 November 2018, 01:46 PM	#24
sgarrity "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Explorer Posts: 258	So I assume you’d all line up to buy 36mm Datejusts too, right???

7 November 2018, 01:57 PM	#26
sgarrity "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Explorer Posts: 258	It’s called a 116000.....

7 November 2018, 02:16 PM	#30
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	I like 36. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

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