The 39mm Explorer was Perfect!!!

[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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[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.

[Otto]

I am very happy to own my 39 mm Explorer.

[winst]

Originally Posted by Otto

I am very happy to own my 39 mm Explorer.

Snap!

[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

[subcsteve]

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

[glamorama]

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

[fskywalker]

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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[Greg.A]

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

[JDR888]

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.

[Verdi]

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)

[PaulChronometer]

39mm has left the Rolex catalogue completely now, correct?

[JDR888]

Originally Posted by PaulChronometer

39mm has left the Rolex catalogue completely now, correct?

Yes.

[doramas]

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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The next release will be a 41mm Explorer.

[Tone]

Truly gutted!! 39mm was perfect and have been waiting for one for a while... will likely never get one now :(

[capote]

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

[Just_Watch]

Did anyone else notice that Bob's Watches loaded up on Explorers of all varieties about a month ago, especially the 39mm Exp 1? Makes me wonder if they somehow knew something or just made a great guess.

[Dr Process]

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.

[Old Expat Beast]

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

[Yellow5]

The 39 mm one was my first Rolex, and it took a while to get it. Although some love the 36mm more, I suspect the 39 is a more popular size. Hopefully it returns someday for the people here that weren’t able to source one. I expect the secondary market for the old ones will be increasing, not that it matters much to a person like me, who will likely die before it changes hands.

[polarinda]

Originally Posted by Dr Process

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

that would have been special.

[chloebear]

I'm glad I got my 39mm Explorer a couple of months ago. I think it is absolutely perfect. However, I'm pretty excited - and massively surprised - they made the new one 36mm! I'm really anxious to see it in person.

I love the Explorer and I love two tones, but I'm not so sure on the two tone Explorer. I'll have to reserve judgement until I see it in person, but my initial reaction was a tad disappointed.

[Rokoru]

For me this is the best release of 2021..

[chloebear]

Also, I've been looking for a 36mm 114270 for my son and was frustrated that they were more expensive than the 214270's. Problem solved. I'll be getting him the new 36mm Explorer for sure.

We'll have the father/son (39/36) combo!

[HORNBLOWER]

The 39mm could be the new Hulk....

[winst]

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.

[peterp]

If someone who is happy with Submariner, Milgauss, GMT etc. say Exp. 39 is big there is something wrong or never worn it.

[Verdi]

Originally Posted by peterp

If someone who is happy with Submariner, Milgauss, GMT etc. say Exp. 39 is big there is something wrong or never worn it.

I agree.

There is no better proportioned watch in the modern Rolex line than the 39mm Explorer.

I had Subs, Datejusts, OPs, Explorer 2......39mm is just perfect on the wrist.
While I like 36mm size....39mm is just right for this sport watch!

I dont see going back to 36mm a good move for the Explorer. They already have so much to offer in that size: Datejusts, OPs, DD and now the Explorer. Anyway, I am happy I got my 39mm Explorer, it is gonna become such a collectable watch!

[Howie]

The 39mm - even better now that it's finite!

[mikkemus23]

It`s a new tradition starting this year: Take away one popular model and replace it with a TT model