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Old 5 December 2023, 09:23 AM   #31
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That’s factory. I remember seeing a video about Explorer evolution and that’s one of the minute detail differences. 39mm comes with a longer minute hand that goes into the indices.
Thank you. Saved me some time!
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Old 5 December 2023, 09:28 AM   #32
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The wider bracelet is also nice to have. And as I stated the dial is better looking and will now add more symmetrical to me.

Thanks for your reply. Both are great watches!

In what way is the dial on the new 40mm version more symmetrical?
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Old 5 December 2023, 10:09 AM   #33
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Thanks for your reply. Both are great watches!

In what way is the dial on the new 40mm version more symmetrical?
Sorry, poor choice of words. I believe the "Explorer" name arguably sits better at the bottom.
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Old 5 December 2023, 12:59 PM   #34
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Congratulations, that’s a great versatile tool watch. I love my 36 and have been tempted by the 40. Enjoy you Explorer collection!
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Old 5 December 2023, 01:00 PM   #35
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Congratulations !! They looks great on your wrist!!
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Old 5 December 2023, 01:02 PM   #36
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Congrats OP! I say go for the 36 and you’ll have the trifecta (Two tone to mix it up).
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Old 5 December 2023, 09:58 PM   #37
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Congratulations! I’m trying to decide between this and the 36 for my next purchase…love them in all variations. Enjoy!
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Old 6 December 2023, 02:31 AM   #38
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Congratulations, that’s a great versatile tool watch. I love my 36 and have been tempted by the 40. Enjoy you Explorer collection!
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Congratulations! I’m trying to decide between this and the 36 for my next purchase…love them in all variations. Enjoy!
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Old 6 December 2023, 08:17 AM   #39
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Congrats Juan! Now we need the obligatory wrist shot! Enjoy it in good health!
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Old 6 December 2023, 08:32 AM   #40
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Big congratulations, wear in good health.
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Old 6 December 2023, 11:58 AM   #41
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Congrats on the pair!
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Old 6 December 2023, 11:40 PM   #42
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I know you're not asking for my advice, but keep your favorite out of the two explorers, sell the other one, and score another less similar watch, i.e. not the explorer 36!
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Old 7 December 2023, 12:22 AM   #43
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Strange, but in the head-on shot of the dials, the 39 looks slightly bigger to my eye....

The fact your 39 is the earlier version with the polished 3, 6, 9 markers, I think they can coexist quite nicely in your collection, OP. Congrats.
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Super nice duo. Congrats.
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Old 7 December 2023, 06:01 AM   #45
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If only they made the Sub in different sizes too.
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Old 7 December 2023, 08:49 AM   #46
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Big congratulations, wear in good health.
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Congrats on the pair!
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I know you're not asking for my advice, but keep your favorite out of the two explorers, sell the other one, and score another less similar watch, i.e. not the explorer 36!
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Strange, but in the head-on shot of the dials, the 39 looks slightly bigger to my eye....

The fact your 39 is the earlier version with the polished 3, 6, 9 markers, I think they can coexist quite nicely in your collection, OP. Congrats.
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Super nice duo. Congrats.
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If only they made the Sub in different sizes too.
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