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GreatScott · 7 April 2021, 08:28 PM

I know a lot of people are celebrating the second coming of the 36mm, but let's face it, the 39 was perfect for many people as well.

If you have a large wrist, the 36 is just too tiny.

It is a sad day.

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Heady Topper · 7 April 2021, 08:31 PM

I like the idea of the 36, what it represents, but prefer 39 on my wrist. I gave my wife my 36mm black dial OP for that reason.

alweisenberger · 7 April 2021, 09:37 PM

nice - i gave my wife a 36 black OP also haha

Nishanmath · 8 April 2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Heady Topper

I like the idea of the 36, what it represents, but prefer 39 on my wrist. I gave my wife my 36mm black dial OP for that reason.

This makes sense to me. 👍

Tone · 8 April 2021, 10:19 PM

Do Rolex give the design of the Exp to the work experience boy?

This isn’t the first time they completely dropped the ball with the Exp, with the Mk1 hands and solid numerals.

Unfortunately it will be a while till they realise these mistakes and rectify them like they did with the Mk2. Until such time I’ll likely go for the Omega Aqua Terra or the new speedy. Had my heart set on the Exp but I’m not paying the crazy grey prices.

Shadow Play · 10 April 2021, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tone

Do Rolex give the design of the Exp to the work experience boy?

This isn’t the first time they completely dropped the ball with the Exp, with the Mk1 hands and solid numerals.

Unfortunately it will be a while till they realise these mistakes and rectify them like they did with the Mk2. Until such time I’ll likely go for the Omega Aqua Terra or the new speedy. Had my heart set on the Exp but I’m not paying the crazy grey prices.

Yes, go for an a Omega Aqua Terra. If you feel Omega made a mistake with any of their watches there is usually no need to worry as a new design of every watch will be along usually within a year or two

joshinbrooklyn · 10 April 2021, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tone

Until such time I’ll likely go for the Omega Aqua Terra or the new speedy. Had my heart set on the Exp but I’m not paying the crazy grey prices.

Aqua Terra? Yuck. And the new Speedy is wayyyy over priced for what it is. Cheaply finished, hyper-mass-produced watch. Why not just save your money?

Tone · 11 April 2021, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by joshinbrooklyn

Aqua Terra? Yuck. And the new Speedy is wayyyy over priced for what it is. Cheaply finished, hyper-mass-produced watch. Why not just save your money?

I wanted the AT as a daily, then found the explorer so tried to get that.

I don’t want to save the money, I want to spend it on a watch

Otto · 7 April 2021, 08:33 PM

I am very happy to own my 39 mm Explorer.

winst · 7 April 2021, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto

I am very happy to own my 39 mm Explorer.

Snap!

subcsteve · 7 April 2021, 08:35 PM

not a long production run for either the mk1 or 2 39mm, very happy I have mine :)

JDR888 · 7 April 2021, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by subcsteve

not a long production run for either the mk1 or 2 39mm, very happy I have mine :)

Couldn’t agree more.

Circa 11 year production run, 6 years for the Mk1 and 5 years for the MK2.

I’ll take that.

winst · 7 April 2021, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JDR888

Couldn’t agree more.

Circa 11 year production run, 6 years for the Mk1 and 5 years for the MK2.

I’ll take that.

Bare in mind as well that a year of that MK2 production run was during Covid so overall I think there were probably a lot less MK2 produced than MK1.

pa1113 · 7 April 2021, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto

I am very happy to own my 39 mm Explorer.

It’s a good day for those of us that have the 39mm

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GolfJunkie · 7 April 2021, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto

I am very happy to own my 39 mm Explorer.

Me too!

juve · 7 April 2021, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by golfjunkie

me too!

+1

kcgunner · 7 April 2021, 08:35 PM

I couldn't agree more! 39mm was perfect. I tried everything to get one from an AD for the past year and couldn't do it. I'm sure the secondary market has exploded in price on them now. Smh

Sunny Arizona · 11 April 2021, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kcgunner

I couldn't agree more! 39mm was perfect. I tried everything to get one from an AD for the past year and couldn't do it. I'm sure the secondary market has exploded in price on them now. Smh

I just sold mine for 2K more than I bought it in 2020

glamorama · 7 April 2021, 08:36 PM

I think 36mm is a perfect size for the Explorer. I only wish they'd made it full yellow gold instead of TT.

Dr Process · 7 April 2021, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by glamorama

I think 36mm is a perfect size for the Explorer. I only wish they'd made it full yellow gold instead of TT.

Yeah I agree with this. Full gold would have been nice.

polarinda · 7 April 2021, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Process

Yeah I agree with this. Full gold would have been nice.

that would have been special.

fskywalker · 7 April 2021, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatScott

I know a lot of people are celebrating the second coming of the 36mm, but let's face it, the 39 was perfect for many people as well.

If you have a large wrist, the 36 is just too tiny.

It is a sad day.

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Never liked the 39mm model proportions, think was a great move to bring back the 36 mm. The 39mm size is then officially dead for now (following the discontinuation of the 39mm OP size last year)

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capote · 7 April 2021, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

never liked the 39mm model proportions, think was a great move to bring back the 36 mm

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+1

Greg.A · 7 April 2021, 08:45 PM

Rolex finally listened to the masses. 36mm is still the true size of THE explorer.

Verdi · 7 April 2021, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg.A

Rolex finally listened to the masses. 36mm is still the true size of THE explorer.

Yeah sure.....so next year the Sub goes back to 40mm......the OP41 is discontinued.....the DD40 goes back to 36mm only....

(warning: sarcastic post)

Old Expat Beast · 7 April 2021, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg.A

Rolex finally listened to the masses. 36mm is still the true size of THE explorer.

I agree. The SS 36mm Explorer is the release of 2021 for me

GradyPhilpott · 8 April 2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I agree. The SS 36mm Explorer is the release of 2021 for me

I have to admit that my heart jumped just a little when I first saw it on the site, much like the way my heart started racing when I first tried on the 114270.

I'll always have a special relationship with the Explorer, because it looks and feels so perfect on the wrist.

gnuyork · 7 April 2021, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg.A

Rolex finally listened to the masses. 36mm is still the true size of THE explorer.

And two tone embodies the true spirit of the Explorer. They really listened.

Boothroyd · 7 April 2021, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

And two tone embodies the true spirit of the Explorer. They really listened.

Love it. As one of our long term members recently said, "Rolex's greatest achievement well in today's world making Rolex watches into to be thought of as little more than $$$$££££$$$€€€€££$$ object things, instead of watches bought to be worn and enjoyed".

Thuilln · 8 April 2021, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by greg.a

rolex finally listened to the masses. 36mm is still the true size of the explorer.

+1

7 April 2021, 08:28 PM	#1
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	The 39mm Explorer was Perfect!!! I know a lot of people are celebrating the second coming of the 36mm, but let's face it, the 39 was perfect for many people as well. If you have a large wrist, the 36 is just too tiny. It is a sad day. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

7 April 2021, 08:31 PM	#2
Heady Topper Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 321	I like the idea of the 36, what it represents, but prefer 39 on my wrist. I gave my wife my 36mm black dial OP for that reason.

7 April 2021, 09:37 PM	#3
alweisenberger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Posts: 164	nice - i gave my wife a 36 black OP also haha

8 April 2021, 10:19 PM	#5
Tone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: London Posts: 27	Do Rolex give the design of the Exp to the work experience boy? This isn’t the first time they completely dropped the ball with the Exp, with the Mk1 hands and solid numerals. Unfortunately it will be a while till they realise these mistakes and rectify them like they did with the Mk2. Until such time I’ll likely go for the Omega Aqua Terra or the new speedy. Had my heart set on the Exp but I’m not paying the crazy grey prices.

7 April 2021, 08:33 PM	#9
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	I am very happy to own my 39 mm Explorer.

7 April 2021, 08:35 PM	#11
subcsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: St Albans Posts: 64	not a long production run for either the mk1 or 2 39mm, very happy I have mine :)

7 April 2021, 08:35 PM	#17
kcgunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 34	I couldn't agree more! 39mm was perfect. I tried everything to get one from an AD for the past year and couldn't do it. I'm sure the secondary market has exploded in price on them now. Smh

7 April 2021, 08:36 PM	#19
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	I think 36mm is a perfect size for the Explorer. I only wish they'd made it full yellow gold instead of TT.

7 April 2021, 08:45 PM	#24
Greg.A "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Hillside Posts: 364	Rolex finally listened to the masses. 36mm is still the true size of THE explorer.

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