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Poom · 21 March 2010, 12:13 PM

Which one you do you prefer? Why?

kyle L · 21 March 2010, 12:15 PM

Poom · 21 March 2010, 12:25 PM

Hi Kyle, I know you are a big fan of 36 ha ha.

AstroBoy · 21 March 2010, 12:25 PM

I like the older one since i don't have a big wrist!

scl6118 · 21 March 2010, 12:31 PM

New one.

timeisfathaoftruth · 21 March 2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scl6118

new one.

x2

Lol-x · 21 March 2010, 12:41 PM

36mm 1016 is still my favourite

STEELINOX · 21 March 2010, 12:42 PM

I am likin the 39 myself ~

kyle L · 21 March 2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

36mm 1016 is still my favourite

Lol-x · 21 March 2010, 12:44 PM

Don't say it too loudly Kyle, I'm hoping the prices of these are going to come down for some ripe pickings

Poom · 21 March 2010, 12:46 PM

Thank you guys, I will pick up 36mm today, I think it's more classic with it's original size of exI. Thks to Kyle for bringing ExI to my collection.

kyle L · 21 March 2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Don't say it too loudly Kyle, I'm hoping the prices of these are going to come down for some ripe pickings

So are we talking about another giveaway?

kyle L · 21 March 2010, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poom

Thank you guys, I will pick up 36mm today, I think it's more classic with it's original size if exI. Thks to Kyle for bringing ExI to my collection.

No problem, enjoy it.

I should start issuing Explorer Owner cards.

Mockingbird · 21 March 2010, 12:48 PM

36MM!!! The shorter hands and no white lume outline on the new one? Ugh, that's definitely a dealbreaker.

Lol-x · 21 March 2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

So are we talking about another raffle?

We don't have raffles here Kyle

. I don't really think a 36mm would be really popular as a giveaway

but that doesn't mean those with the finer tastes in quality can't enjoy a 36mm

But lets see. I'm talking on a 1016 for me though first of all

kyle L · 21 March 2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

We don't have raffles here Kyle

. I don't really think a 36mm would be really popular as a giveaway

but that doesn't mean those with the finer tastes in quality can't enjoy a 36mm

But lets see. I'm talking on a 1016 for me though first of all

I keep mixing them up, I am sorry.

STEELINOX · 21 March 2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

We don't have raffles here Kyle

. I don't really think a 36mm would be really popular as a giveaway

but that doesn't mean those with the finer tastes in quality can't enjoy a 36mm

But lets see. I'm talking on a 1016 for me though first of all

Youra good man StevO !

Dr. Robert · 21 March 2010, 12:53 PM

I like both models.

JJ Irani · 21 March 2010, 01:02 PM

Definitely the newer 39 mm one, but I still wouldn't buy it - no date, no cyclops!!

cody p · 21 March 2010, 01:11 PM

probably the 36mm. would have to see 'em side by side to really know.

ral · 21 March 2010, 01:23 PM

I think the 39mm is just keeping up with the times...

Back when the Explorer I was released it was a big watch. Dress watches were 32-34mm in size. Today Patek's dress watches are 36-38mm in size.

I would have been happier with the old Explorer I being upsized with no changes. But the changes are not a deal breaker for me. 3-6-9 markers are supposed to be different from the 1-2-4-5-7-8-10-11 markers. The 12 o'clock marker should be different from the rest. This makes it easier to read the dial in the dark so you get a sense of what is "up". The new Explorer I still provides this.

Absence of a date. A like a date display in a daily-beater... but for dress watches and rugged watches, I prefer no-date versions. If I will only use the watch for special occasions or weekends not having to set the date is a plus.

David Woo · 21 March 2010, 01:30 PM

I'm good without a date, I'm good with the brushed links, but no lug holes, that's a downer for sure.
DW

wanasub · 21 March 2010, 03:01 PM

I like them both, but prefer the new one.

superb · 21 March 2010, 03:04 PM

36mm for me. Fits my wrist nicely.

ROGERB · 21 March 2010, 03:08 PM

I like the 39 mm version but does make me glad I have a 39mm Railmaster!!

sea-dweller · 21 March 2010, 03:34 PM

I like my 36mm, since I have a small wrist, but would like to see the 39mm version.

GradyPhilpott · 21 March 2010, 03:47 PM

I'll have to reserve judgement of the 39mm until I see it. However, nothing can entice me to buy one. I'm perfectly happy with the 36mm version and the fact that it is now likely to increase in value as time goes by.

Thank you, Rolex.

Tools · 21 March 2010, 03:53 PM

I can't wait to see the new Exp 39 in person. That would make it the same size as the Daytona - a very nice size on the wrist...

I might get one because it represents the very first issue of the next generation...........

derekloimer · 21 March 2010, 04:05 PM

Still prefer the 36mm Explorer.

ral · 21 March 2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I can't wait to see the new Exp 39 in person. That would make it the same size as the Daytona - a very nice size on the wrist...

I might get one because it represents the very first issue of the next generation...........

Daytona is 39 mm?

21 March 2010, 12:13 PM	#1
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	Ex I 36 vs new Ex I 39 Which one you do you prefer? Why? __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

21 March 2010, 12:25 PM	#3
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	Hi Kyle, I know you are a big fan of 36 ha ha. __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

21 March 2010, 12:25 PM	#4
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	I like the older one since i don't have a big wrist! __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

21 March 2010, 12:31 PM	#5
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	New one. __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

21 March 2010, 12:41 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	36mm 1016 is still my favourite __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 March 2010, 12:15 PM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278

21 March 2010, 12:42 PM	#8
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	I am likin the 39 myself ~ __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

21 March 2010, 12:44 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Don't say it too loudly Kyle, I'm hoping the prices of these are going to come down for some ripe pickings __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 March 2010, 12:46 PM	#11
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	Thank you guys, I will pick up 36mm today, I think it's more classic with it's original size of exI. Thks to Kyle for bringing ExI to my collection. __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

21 March 2010, 12:48 PM	#14
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	36MM!!! The shorter hands and no white lume outline on the new one? Ugh, that's definitely a dealbreaker.

21 March 2010, 12:53 PM	#18
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I like both models.

21 March 2010, 01:02 PM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Definitely the newer 39 mm one, but I still wouldn't buy it - no date, no cyclops!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 March 2010, 01:11 PM	#20
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	probably the 36mm. would have to see 'em side by side to really know.

21 March 2010, 01:23 PM	#21
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	I think the 39mm is just keeping up with the times... Back when the Explorer I was released it was a big watch. Dress watches were 32-34mm in size. Today Patek's dress watches are 36-38mm in size. I would have been happier with the old Explorer I being upsized with no changes. But the changes are not a deal breaker for me. 3-6-9 markers are supposed to be different from the 1-2-4-5-7-8-10-11 markers. The 12 o'clock marker should be different from the rest. This makes it easier to read the dial in the dark so you get a sense of what is "up". The new Explorer I still provides this. Absence of a date. A like a date display in a daily-beater... but for dress watches and rugged watches, I prefer no-date versions. If I will only use the watch for special occasions or weekends not having to set the date is a plus.

21 March 2010, 01:30 PM	#22
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	I'm good without a date, I'm good with the brushed links, but no lug holes, that's a downer for sure. DW

21 March 2010, 03:01 PM	#23
wanasub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Jonathan Location: wisconsin Posts: 386	I like them both, but prefer the new one.

21 March 2010, 03:04 PM	#24
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	36mm for me. Fits my wrist nicely.

21 March 2010, 03:08 PM	#25
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	I like the 39 mm version but does make me glad I have a 39mm Railmaster!!

21 March 2010, 03:34 PM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I like my 36mm, since I have a small wrist, but would like to see the 39mm version. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 March 2010, 03:47 PM	#27
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I'll have to reserve judgement of the 39mm until I see it. However, nothing can entice me to buy one. I'm perfectly happy with the 36mm version and the fact that it is now likely to increase in value as time goes by. Thank you, Rolex.

21 March 2010, 03:53 PM	#28
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I can't wait to see the new Exp 39 in person. That would make it the same size as the Daytona - a very nice size on the wrist... I might get one because it represents the very first issue of the next generation........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 March 2010, 04:05 PM	#29
derekloimer Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Derek Lorimer Location: Canberra Posts: 77	Still prefer the 36mm Explorer.

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