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tomchicago · 2 July 2011, 05:34 AM

The explorer i 39mm was reviled for its supposedly short hands on issue.
Question now for owners & tryers-on -- how do you like them now? After the fray, it seems like a darn nice watch.

esm · 2 July 2011, 05:39 AM

after trying it on, the short hand isnt an issue at all.

like it, but it was too similar too my Milgauss

Art 1 · 2 July 2011, 05:44 AM

I have handled the new Ex a few times and love it. The hands look fine to me. Nice size and visibility. Nice bracelet, nice black dial, plain and simple. Could be Rolex nicest watch. High MSRP.

p_mcgee · 2 July 2011, 06:12 AM

"Small hands" a non-issue. I like the watch & would get one if it only had a date window or I found a good beater for weekends only.

warrior · 2 July 2011, 06:17 AM

There was so much said on the forum regarding the small hands. When I went to look at the watch in person, it was a non-issue.

It's sort of a "non-Rolex" Rolex without the cyclops. IMO, it's the most elegant and versatile every day sport Rolex. The bracelet is incredible and I love the matte dial.

travisb · 2 July 2011, 06:19 AM

Not because of the hands but for some reason once I had it the watch lost it's appeal to me.

A very nice watch no doubt.

Art 1 · 2 July 2011, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_mcgee

"Small hands" a non-issue. I like the watch & would get one if it only had a date window or I found a good beater for weekends only.

If it had a date it would be a DJ.

p_mcgee · 2 July 2011, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

If it had a date it would be a DJ.

a cool looking DJ

Explorer 2011 · 2 July 2011, 06:57 AM

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cedargrove · 2 July 2011, 06:58 AM

I am aware of the small hands issue but never seem to notice them whenever I see this watch. Such a classic.

MoosicPa · 2 July 2011, 07:42 AM

Love the 39mm Expl., perfect size case and the hands are not an issue for me.

Boothroyd · 2 July 2011, 08:09 AM

Not an issue for me. In fact, I prefer this watch to the Submariner. To each their own, of course. No regrets after 2 months. First Rolex purchase.

In fact, let me say it another way. The only other Rolex I had potential interest in as a new watch was the Explorer II, black. But I am definitely in the minority here. Not a brand loyalist.

jay_kay · 2 July 2011, 08:43 AM

I am actually considering the new Explorer I for my next purchase. Think they look great.

stockrabbit · 2 July 2011, 10:38 AM

special watch. imagine if the submariner and the daytona had a love child = explorer 39mm

tomchicago · 2 July 2011, 12:39 PM

tried one on this aftn. darn nice watch. agreed--- hands not an issue whatsoever. i liked it. if i warm up to its "bigness" i might swap into one. super nice watch have to say.

gold canyon · 2 July 2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p_mcgee

a cool looking DJ

Not mention a 39 mm one!

DT14 · 2 July 2011, 01:49 PM

as an owner here are my likes and dislikes of 39 mm Exp. Size-perfect, all brushed bracelet- perfect, small hands- never crosses my mind, 3-6-9 without lume or outline - very poor design and by far biggest weakness of watch, over all look - not flashy and borders on boring, but a great all purpose watch that works with a suit or casual.

Boothroyd · 2 July 2011, 02:29 PM

No lume on 3, 6, 9 is that big a deal? Reminds me of "blackout" models. And I can still tell what time it is at night, without lume on those numerals.

I take some exception to the "very poor design" comment. I think Rolex realized they were changing the lume pattern from the 36MM Explorer 1. But, too each their own.

Lorenzo · 4 July 2011, 11:40 AM

hands definitely a non-issue. the more i look at it, the more i love it. might just be my next one ....

rodrob59 · 4 July 2011, 12:27 PM

The 39mm Exp I is my first Rolex after several Omegas. The 36 was too small after the bigger O's. I love the look and the Ian Fleming/James Bond connection appealed to me also. I like the low key look and feel although I'll still be wearing my Speedmaster Pro this week in honor of the shuttle program ending. Doubt that be able to get near Florida this week.

Watchdog · 4 July 2011, 12:42 PM

Never liked that watch, but I have bad taste.

Boothroyd · 4 July 2011, 12:57 PM

x2

2 July 2011, 05:34 AM	#1
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Explorer I 39mm owners/tryers-on: Thoughts now? The explorer i 39mm was reviled for its supposedly short hands on issue. Question now for owners & tryers-on -- how do you like them now? After the fray, it seems like a darn nice watch.

2 July 2011, 06:19 AM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I bought one and sold it 2 days later.. Not because of the hands but for some reason once I had it the watch lost it's appeal to me. A very nice watch no doubt.

2 July 2011, 06:57 AM	#9
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	I it __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

2 July 2011, 08:09 AM	#12
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	Not an issue for me. In fact, I prefer this watch to the Submariner. To each their own, of course. No regrets after 2 months. First Rolex purchase. In fact, let me say it another way. The only other Rolex I had potential interest in as a new watch was the Explorer II, black. But I am definitely in the minority here. Not a brand loyalist. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

2 July 2011, 08:43 AM	#13
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I am actually considering the new Explorer I for my next purchase. Think they look great. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

2 July 2011, 05:39 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	after trying it on, the short hand isnt an issue at all. like it, but it was too similar too my Milgauss

2 July 2011, 05:44 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have handled the new Ex a few times and love it. The hands look fine to me. Nice size and visibility. Nice bracelet, nice black dial, plain and simple. Could be Rolex nicest watch. High MSRP.

2 July 2011, 06:12 AM	#4
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	"Small hands" a non-issue. I like the watch & would get one if it only had a date window or I found a good beater for weekends only.

2 July 2011, 06:17 AM	#5
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,692	There was so much said on the forum regarding the small hands. When I went to look at the watch in person, it was a non-issue. It's sort of a "non-Rolex" Rolex without the cyclops. IMO, it's the most elegant and versatile every day sport Rolex. The bracelet is incredible and I love the matte dial.

2 July 2011, 06:58 AM	#10
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I am aware of the small hands issue but never seem to notice them whenever I see this watch. Such a classic.

2 July 2011, 07:42 AM	#11
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	Love the 39mm Expl., perfect size case and the hands are not an issue for me.

2 July 2011, 10:38 AM	#14
stockrabbit "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 32	special watch. imagine if the submariner and the daytona had a love child = explorer 39mm

2 July 2011, 12:39 PM	#15
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	tried one on this aftn. darn nice watch. agreed--- hands not an issue whatsoever. i liked it. if i warm up to its "bigness" i might swap into one. super nice watch have to say.

2 July 2011, 01:49 PM	#17
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	as an owner here are my likes and dislikes of 39 mm Exp. Size-perfect, all brushed bracelet- perfect, small hands- never crosses my mind, 3-6-9 without lume or outline - very poor design and by far biggest weakness of watch, over all look - not flashy and borders on boring, but a great all purpose watch that works with a suit or casual.

2 July 2011, 02:29 PM	#18
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	No lume on 3, 6, 9 is that big a deal? Reminds me of "blackout" models. And I can still tell what time it is at night, without lume on those numerals. I take some exception to the "very poor design" comment. I think Rolex realized they were changing the lume pattern from the 36MM Explorer 1. But, too each their own. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

4 July 2011, 11:40 AM	#19
Lorenzo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Lorenzo Location: Manila Watch: Sub 116610 / 79090 Posts: 167	hands definitely a non-issue. the more i look at it, the more i love it. might just be my next one ....

4 July 2011, 12:27 PM	#20
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	The 39mm Exp I is my first Rolex after several Omegas. The 36 was too small after the bigger O's. I love the look and the Ian Fleming/James Bond connection appealed to me also. I like the low key look and feel although I'll still be wearing my Speedmaster Pro this week in honor of the shuttle program ending. Doubt that be able to get near Florida this week.

4 July 2011, 12:42 PM	#21
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Never liked that watch, but I have bad taste.

4 July 2011, 12:57 PM	#22
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	x2 __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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