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Old 13 December 2019, 07:57 AM   #121
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It’s all a personal opinion and what appeals to you, but I do love mine!


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Old 13 December 2019, 07:58 AM   #122
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A big yes for me, that is a classy classic watch.
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Old 13 December 2019, 08:08 AM   #123
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The 39 comes off flat to me and the font and indexes are very big on the dial throwing everything out of balance. I think the 36mm is the way to go if you can find a nice one attractively priced.
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Old 13 December 2019, 08:20 AM   #124
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Old 13 December 2019, 08:51 AM   #125
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It wears quite small compared to the new subs and 42mm explorer. That might be a positive or a negative. For me it's good. But depends how often u wear long sleeve shirts or perhaps prefer flashier watches.
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Old 13 December 2019, 09:24 AM   #126
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Have owned it, it's a fantastic Rolex and one of my favorite modern references. If you're looking for a comfortable, high quality Rolex that flies under the radar, you've found it. If you'd prefer your rolex to have a little flash, you might be disappointed.

I gave my old one to my dad, and he absolutely loves it.
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Old 13 December 2019, 09:47 AM   #127
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The 39mm Explorer Mk1 is my first Rolex, and the most versatile watch in my collection. I'll never give it up.
I changed the quote above slightly, as I have one additional Rolex, but I will never give this watch up. Passed on the SS Subs and Exp II to get mine. Great model. I have the MK1.
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Old 13 December 2019, 11:04 AM   #128
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It's been an interesting ride for me with this watch. I actually picked it up on the grey market last year but quickly flipped it because I wasn't a huge fan of the matte dial.

But this year I found myself lusting for the watch again and last month I was lucky enough to be offered one brand new from the AD. And so I jumped at the opportunity. Looking at it again this time the matte dial didn't really bother me anymore and I actually really like it now. Needless to say, it's a keeper for sure.



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Old 13 December 2019, 12:37 PM   #129
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Old 13 December 2019, 03:46 PM   #130
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I like both!

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Old 13 December 2019, 11:47 PM   #131
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It’s a yes for me!
Both are great, the proportions on the 36mm May be better, I can agree with it but to me seems more vintage/dated. The 39mm is what I have as it fits my wrist perfectly and has more modern vibe and dimensions for me.
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Old 14 December 2019, 12:31 AM   #132
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I owned a 214270 mk2 for several years. Initially I fell for the dial and the simple elegance of the watch. My collection consists of mainly of 42 mm sized watches so I just couldn't get used to the smaller case proportions of the Explorer. In the end I sold it and bought a SD43. The Explorer is a stunning watch, I just wish there was a 42 version. Keep the slim profile but just beef the case diameter up a bit!

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Old 14 December 2019, 01:57 AM   #133
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Sorry, I forgot to mention another reason why I sold mine. The polished bezel is a magnet for hairlines. At certain angles the hairlines were starting to bother me. Again, it's a beautiful watch, just not something I enjoyed wearing.

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Old 14 December 2019, 02:21 AM   #134
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It was my first Rolex bought in 2016 before all the madness when you could actually have your choice of pieces, and that was the one I chose.

I love it will cherish it, not going anywhere.
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Old 14 December 2019, 02:25 AM   #135
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It’s part of my collection, altho admittedly not getting much wrist time lately. I’ll probably bequeath it to a relative someday.
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Old 14 December 2019, 03:13 AM   #136
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Love the simplicity of the explorer and it is a SS model after all, however I do prefer the Sub and the use of the bezel for timing stuff, depends if you need this or not I guess. Beautiful watch tho!


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Old 14 December 2019, 03:35 AM   #137
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Yes. Hopefully getting one for 2020.
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Old 14 December 2019, 03:41 AM   #138
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No, it's extremely disproportionate.
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Old 14 December 2019, 03:49 AM   #139
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I have one.....so, its a yes.

Last tool watch in Rolex line. Brushed oyster, easylink, oysterlock.......no ceramic....that is what is what I was after.

Would I prefer a 38mm better?! Yes, but thats another story.....
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Old 14 December 2019, 06:14 AM   #140
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36 is the right size in my mind. That being said an explorer 1 is the most overrated Rolex in my opinion. How Rolex can justify charging 3000 more for it than an OP is beyond me
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