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Cloitus · 9 December 2017, 03:12 PM

Hello, I just wanted to get some opinions on whether you guys think this explorer 1 is a good fit or not. I'm thinking about this or the previous version 36mm. I have a flat 6 inch wrist.

https://ibb.co/bVKMAG
https://ibb.co/cHccHw
https://ibb.co/cfauVG
https://ibb.co/mxS8qG
https://ibb.co/fvZA4b

Note: I love both iterations and am constantly going back and forth on which one to get

Should I get the 36 or 39mm?

Your opinions are very valued and I look forward to hearing them

Kind regards,

Stephen.

Tomas Eriksson · 9 December 2017, 04:30 PM

The 39 looks great on you. I would go with the new explorer.

douglasf13 · 9 December 2017, 04:43 PM

I'd definitely go 36mm.

polaris72 · 9 December 2017, 04:54 PM

Looks fine. Let's not forget, it is not only about circumference of your wrist but its shape too. I have a 7.25" wrist, but the look from top my wrist looks small.

Cloitus · 9 December 2017, 05:21 PM

Thank you for your thoughts, keep them coming!

NLYogi · 9 December 2017, 05:23 PM

That is about the same as my wrist too, see avatar pic.

douglasf13 · 9 December 2017, 05:25 PM

Ultimately, it depends on your style. I tend to prefer a more vintage aesthetic, and, at 6'2" with 7" wrists, I love 36mm, because it looks like I'm wearing the watch, rather than it wearing me. Big watches make me look smaller.

I tried to take a shot of my 36mm watch that resembles yours with the 39mm, for some perspective. It's just a matter of taste.

Rocket_Man · 9 December 2017, 05:35 PM

39mm looks good to me. Same size as mine and my wrist is smaller.

douglasf13 · 9 December 2017, 05:38 PM

Another thing to consider is dial size. The dial of the 36mm Explorer I is the same size as the dial of the Sub/Gmt. It's really the spinning bezel that makes those watches bigger, but they read about the same on the wrist. The current Exp I, DJ41, etc., have bigger dials than the Sub/Gmt, and I think they look bigger on the wrist, despite the outside diameter similarities.

FWIW, Ryan Gosling usually wears a 34mm Rolex these days, if you think 36mm looks small!

polaris72 · 9 December 2017, 06:19 PM

Here is my AirKing - 34mm - on 7.25" wrist. Does it look small? I do not think so. I regret every day for trading it in for another watch. It was my go-to watch with such a quirky dial...

Cloitus · 9 December 2017, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polaris72

Here is my AirKing - 34mm - on 7.25" wrist. Does it look small? I do not think so. I regret every day for trading it in for another watch. It was my go-to watch with such a quirky dial...

Looks perfect on your wrist (Y)

Cloitus · 9 December 2017, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

39mm looks good to me. Same size as mine and my wrist is smaller.

Cheers, thanks for your thoughts. Your wrist is smaller than 6 inch? :O

Cloitus · 9 December 2017, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

The 39 looks great on you. I would go with the new explorer.

Cheers, thanks :)

Cloitus · 9 December 2017, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Ultimately, it depends on your style. I tend to prefer a more vintage aesthetic, and, at 6'2" with 7" wrists, I love 36mm, because it looks like I'm wearing the watch, rather than it wearing me. Big watches make me look smaller.

I tried to take a shot of my 36mm watch that resembles yours with the 39mm, for some perspective. It's just a matter of taste.

Thanks for the pic :) your day date fits your perfectly

You · 9 December 2017, 10:16 PM

I would go with 39mm

Cloitus · 9 December 2017, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by You

I would go with 39mm

Cheers, thanks

TimelessQuality · 10 December 2017, 07:44 AM

I would recommend the 39mm, it looks great on you.

Nikrnic · 10 December 2017, 07:51 AM

I like the 39 with the WG 3-6-9

watchwatcher · 10 December 2017, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by You

I would go with 39mm

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimelessQuality

I would recommend the 39mm, it looks great on you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I like the 39 with the WG 3-6-9

Agree with these guys. Good luck,

Nunez. Jacob · 10 December 2017, 08:21 AM

39mm will look better once braclet is fitted

The Libertine · 10 December 2017, 08:37 AM

Not an issue at all - 39mm will fit you well.

douglasf13 · 10 December 2017, 09:41 AM

Keep in mind that, being the modern forum, the majority of users in this thread already own a 39mm-40mm Exp I/DJ/DD. Go into the vintage forum and I'd bet you'd get a lot of pro-36mm votes, especially from guys who dropped five figures on a 1016. It's simply a matter of your style.

Arid · 10 December 2017, 10:50 AM

36 has the classic look!

TickTockChuck · 10 December 2017, 11:01 AM

Normally I recommend the 39mm Explorer I, but based on the pics I would say the 36mm looks best on you and more balanced. The 39mm looks a bit big IMHO, but you may like a slightly larger look. Good luck in your decision. Cheers!

Rocket_Man · 10 December 2017, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloitus

Cheers, thanks for your thoughts. Your wrist is smaller than 6 inch? :O

Oh... well not really. I didn't catch that. Mine is a little shy of 6.75" But still looks good on you.

douglasf13 · 10 December 2017, 04:45 PM

I wish they were still 36mm...and $195!

topjimmi · 10 December 2017, 07:15 PM

39 looks ok but try the 36 for sure. I have the 36 explorer 1 and for comfort and proportion i like it better than my 14060 and my 16570. My wrist is 7.5 btw. In fact, if I could have just one, it would be the 36mm explorer. The 36 really does wear a little larger than you would think...as someone mentioned, it's all dial. Classic, pure and simple.

dwamps · 11 December 2017, 09:59 AM

Double post. Oops

dwamps · 11 December 2017, 10:05 AM

I've been saving up and stalking this watch online for months. It's a classic.

I tried this on a few months ago at an AD and it definitely wears larger than most 39-42 ss watches due to the larger dial.

Looks like it's wearing you more than you wearing it.

If you love it then go for it

9 December 2017, 03:12 PM	#1
Cloitus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 252	Rolex Explorer 1 Fit Enquiry Hello, I just wanted to get some opinions on whether you guys think this explorer 1 is a good fit or not. I'm thinking about this or the previous version 36mm. I have a flat 6 inch wrist. https://ibb.co/bVKMAG https://ibb.co/cHccHw https://ibb.co/cfauVG https://ibb.co/mxS8qG https://ibb.co/fvZA4b Note: I love both iterations and am constantly going back and forth on which one to get Should I get the 36 or 39mm? Your opinions are very valued and I look forward to hearing them Kind regards, Stephen.

9 December 2017, 04:30 PM	#2
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,027	The 39 looks great on you. I would go with the new explorer. __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

9 December 2017, 05:23 PM	#6
NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	That is about the same as my wrist too, see avatar pic. __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

9 December 2017, 05:25 PM	#7
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Ultimately, it depends on your style. I tend to prefer a more vintage aesthetic, and, at 6'2" with 7" wrists, I love 36mm, because it looks like I'm wearing the watch, rather than it wearing me. Big watches make me look smaller. I tried to take a shot of my 36mm watch that resembles yours with the 39mm, for some perspective. It's just a matter of taste. Attached Images

9 December 2017, 06:19 PM	#10
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Here is my AirKing - 34mm - on 7.25" wrist. Does it look small? I do not think so. I regret every day for trading it in for another watch. It was my go-to watch with such a quirky dial... Attached Images

9 December 2017, 04:43 PM	#3
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I'd definitely go 36mm.

9 December 2017, 04:54 PM	#4
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Looks fine. Let's not forget, it is not only about circumference of your wrist but its shape too. I have a 7.25" wrist, but the look from top my wrist looks small.

9 December 2017, 05:21 PM	#5
Cloitus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Australia Posts: 252	Thank you for your thoughts, keep them coming!

9 December 2017, 05:35 PM	#8
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	39mm looks good to me. Same size as mine and my wrist is smaller.

9 December 2017, 05:38 PM	#9
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Another thing to consider is dial size. The dial of the 36mm Explorer I is the same size as the dial of the Sub/Gmt. It's really the spinning bezel that makes those watches bigger, but they read about the same on the wrist. The current Exp I, DJ41, etc., have bigger dials than the Sub/Gmt, and I think they look bigger on the wrist, despite the outside diameter similarities. FWIW, Ryan Gosling usually wears a 34mm Rolex these days, if you think 36mm looks small!

9 December 2017, 10:16 PM	#15
You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 785	I would go with 39mm

10 December 2017, 07:44 AM	#17
TimelessQuality "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 161	I would recommend the 39mm, it looks great on you.

10 December 2017, 07:51 AM	#18
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I like the 39 with the WG 3-6-9

10 December 2017, 08:21 AM	#20
Nunez. Jacob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hesperia Posts: 280	39mm will look better once braclet is fitted

10 December 2017, 08:37 AM	#21
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Not an issue at all - 39mm will fit you well.

10 December 2017, 09:41 AM	#22
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Keep in mind that, being the modern forum, the majority of users in this thread already own a 39mm-40mm Exp I/DJ/DD. Go into the vintage forum and I'd bet you'd get a lot of pro-36mm votes, especially from guys who dropped five figures on a 1016. It's simply a matter of your style.

10 December 2017, 10:50 AM	#23
Arid "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Smiths Falls Posts: 336	36 has the classic look!

10 December 2017, 11:01 AM	#24
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	Normally I recommend the 39mm Explorer I, but based on the pics I would say the 36mm looks best on you and more balanced. The 39mm looks a bit big IMHO, but you may like a slightly larger look. Good luck in your decision. Cheers!

10 December 2017, 04:45 PM	#26
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I wish they were still 36mm...and $195!

10 December 2017, 07:15 PM	#27
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	39 looks ok but try the 36 for sure. I have the 36 explorer 1 and for comfort and proportion i like it better than my 14060 and my 16570. My wrist is 7.5 btw. In fact, if I could have just one, it would be the 36mm explorer. The 36 really does wear a little larger than you would think...as someone mentioned, it's all dial. Classic, pure and simple.

11 December 2017, 09:59 AM	#28
dwamps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Doug Location: New York NY Watch: Timex to Rolex Posts: 57	Double post. Oops Last edited by dwamps; 11 December 2017 at 10:27 AM.. Reason: Double post mistake

11 December 2017, 10:05 AM	#29
dwamps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Doug Location: New York NY Watch: Timex to Rolex Posts: 57	I've been saving up and stalking this watch online for months. It's a classic. I tried this on a few months ago at an AD and it definitely wears larger than most 39-42 ss watches due to the larger dial. Looks like it's wearing you more than you wearing it. If you love it then go for it

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