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AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 07:18 AM

Sitting here a couple hours ago minding my own business and my AD called and said, “I have a watch for you.” Last month I stopped by three ADs in my area and expressed interest in the new Explorer 36 in two-tone Rolesor. He said they unexpectedly received some new 2021 releases from Rolex yesterday and were busy today selling them. Feeling super lucky. I wore my 114060 Submariner in when picking it up. It took a bit getting used to the size difference but I love it. My wrist is a 6.75. I have a vintage DJ 36 and it has similar vintage proportions. Definitely harkens back to the Classic proportions of 1016 Explorer.

And here it is:

seabreeze60 · 9 May 2021, 07:20 AM

Congratulations! Looks wonderful

Emiliomcol · 9 May 2021, 07:23 AM

Enjoy! I actually do like how it looks the TT on this watch, I had a DJ 36 at some point and you do need to adjust to changing from a bigger watch but it really looks nice. Great piece you got!!!

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by seabreeze60

Congratulations! Looks wonderful

Thanks.

Jerrocop · 9 May 2021, 07:24 AM

Looks really great! I think that watch is much better in person than in images.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Emiliomcol

Enjoy! I actually do like how it looks the TT on this watch, I had a DJ 36 at some point and you do need to adjust to changing from a bigger watch but it really looks nice. Great piece you got!!!

You are spot on. Once my eyes adjusted from the Sub I was sold. Wore it on the ride back.

gnuyork · 9 May 2021, 07:25 AM

Congrats, I was pretty vocal about not liking the two-tone at first, but I'll reserve judgement any further until I can see one in person. Either way, that's still pretty nice that you got one. Well done.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gnuyork

Congrats, I was pretty vocal about not liking the two-tone at first, but I'll reserve judgement any further until I can see one in person. Either way, that's still pretty nice that you got one. Well done.

Thank you. It’s my only TT in my collection. Wanted something a little different. It’s not bling in person at all actually. It works real well with the 36 mm size.

ap1 · 9 May 2021, 07:29 AM

Awesome, enjoy.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Awesome, enjoy.

Thanks.

faz · 9 May 2021, 07:44 AM

Congrats. I just picked up the SS myself

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AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

Congrats. I just picked up the SS myself

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Thanks and Super congrats! We must have gotten the first US shipment.

rolexfanforlife · 9 May 2021, 07:49 AM

Very nice!!

winst · 9 May 2021, 07:54 AM

Nice - congratulations! I have a 6.75 inch wrist as well and reckon 36mm or 39mm is fine on me. The 36mm looks good on you, I think any bigger than a 7 inch wrist and 36mm looks too small.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by winst

Nice - congratulations! I have a 6.75 inch wrist as well and reckon 36mm or 39mm is fine on me. The 36mm looks good on you, I think any bigger than a 7 inch wrist and 36mm looks too small.

Thanks. I agree.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexfanforlife

Very nice!!

Thanks much.

fskywalker · 9 May 2021, 08:25 AM

Congrats!!!

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Pauln · 9 May 2021, 08:38 AM

Really looks nice and size is perfect on your wrist. Congratulations!

faz · 9 May 2021, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Thanks and Super congrats! We must have gotten the first US shipment.

Cheers bud. Yes. I would have actually preferred the two tone version

I was told it is the first in US ( for SS ) and while I don’t care one way or another, I felt honored to have been called to come pick it up. Honestly I thought it was the Daytona that I have been waiting for when I got the call

Your two tone Explorer one is a lot more special though. First 36 mm two tone Exp 1 in USA!! Party on.

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AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pauln

Really looks nice and size is perfect on your wrist. Congratulations!

Thanks. It feels comfortable too

SemperFi · 9 May 2021, 09:07 AM

Congratulations AJ!

Enjoy it in the best of health.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Congratulations AJ!

Enjoy it in the best of health.

Thank you very much sir

HORNBLOWER · 9 May 2021, 09:10 AM

Classic. Congrats.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

Classic. Congrats.

It is. Like a 1016. Thanks Ben.

polaris72 · 9 May 2021, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by winst

Nice - congratulations! I have a 6.75 inch wrist as well and reckon 36mm or 39mm is fine on me. The 36mm looks good on you, I think any bigger than a 7 inch wrist and 36mm looks too small.

Congrats to OP. 36mm may not look too small on 7” wrist. I used to have AirKing and it fit nicely on my 7.25” wrist, it’s about the wrist shape. And AirKing was the old style, 34mm.

London88 · 9 May 2021, 09:39 AM

Congrats dude.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by polaris72

Congrats to OP. 36mm may not look too small on 7” wrist. I used to have AirKing and it fit nicely on my 7.25” wrist, it’s about the wrist shape. And AirKing was the old style, 34mm.

I think you are right about that. Have to try it on. Wearing mostly 40-42 sports watches it is a difference. But I find we are much more critical when we look on our wrists than the mirror.

AJMarcus · 9 May 2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by London88

Congrats dude.

Thanks London!

Rebel · 9 May 2021, 09:44 AM

Super congrats.

RolexRon456 · 9 May 2021, 09:45 AM

That touch of gold looks great, extra special casual or dressed up.

9 May 2021, 07:18 AM	#1
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Got one- Explorer 124270 Sitting here a couple hours ago minding my own business and my AD called and said, “I have a watch for you.” Last month I stopped by three ADs in my area and expressed interest in the new Explorer 36 in two-tone Rolesor. He said they unexpectedly received some new 2021 releases from Rolex yesterday and were busy today selling them. Feeling super lucky. I wore my 114060 Submariner in when picking it up. It took a bit getting used to the size difference but I love it. My wrist is a 6.75. I have a vintage DJ 36 and it has similar vintage proportions. Definitely harkens back to the Classic proportions of 1016 Explorer. And here it is: Attached Images

9 May 2021, 07:44 AM	#11
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Congrats. I just picked up the SS myself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

9 May 2021, 07:49 AM	#13
rolexfanforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub Posts: 963	Very nice!! __________________ GS: SBGP017; IWC: Big Pilot; Omega: PO diamond; RM: 67-02 (Green); Rolex: 16710, 16520, 116509 (TMOP), 116520, 5513, 1680, 16013 (Tiffany stamped), 116610LV, 124300 x 2 (Celebration; Green), 226570 (polar) Oyster Quartz; Tag: Monaco; VC: Patrimony!

9 May 2021, 08:25 AM	#17
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

9 May 2021, 09:07 AM	#21
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations AJ! Enjoy it in the best of health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

9 May 2021, 07:20 AM	#2
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	Congratulations! Looks wonderful

9 May 2021, 07:23 AM	#3
Emiliomcol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Miami Watch: Some Posts: 260	Enjoy! I actually do like how it looks the TT on this watch, I had a DJ 36 at some point and you do need to adjust to changing from a bigger watch but it really looks nice. Great piece you got!!!

9 May 2021, 07:24 AM	#5
Jerrocop 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: West Coast Watch: EXP 39, GRNR, SeaQ Posts: 961	Looks really great! I think that watch is much better in person than in images.

9 May 2021, 07:25 AM	#7
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,353	Congrats, I was pretty vocal about not liking the two-tone at first, but I'll reserve judgement any further until I can see one in person. Either way, that's still pretty nice that you got one. Well done.

9 May 2021, 07:29 AM	#9
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Awesome, enjoy.

9 May 2021, 07:54 AM	#14
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,642	Nice - congratulations! I have a 6.75 inch wrist as well and reckon 36mm or 39mm is fine on me. The 36mm looks good on you, I think any bigger than a 7 inch wrist and 36mm looks too small.

9 May 2021, 08:38 AM	#18
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Really looks nice and size is perfect on your wrist. Congratulations!

9 May 2021, 09:10 AM	#23
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Classic. Congrats.

9 May 2021, 09:39 AM	#26
London88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: London Posts: 87	Congrats dude.

9 May 2021, 09:44 AM	#29
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Super congrats. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

9 May 2021, 09:45 AM	#30
RolexRon456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA Posts: 440	That touch of gold looks great, extra special casual or dressed up.

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