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Old 12 June 2022, 05:12 AM   #1
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Will Rolex ever release a large size Explorer 1 again?

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I miss the 39mm


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Old 12 June 2022, 05:23 AM   #2
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I doubt it. The good thing is the 39mm was not zapped from existence. If you miss it so much you can save your money and buy one like new.
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Old 12 June 2022, 05:49 AM   #3
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Some nice low miles 39mm out there, I’ve been seeing them. But I think the ship has sailed for a new one.
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Old 12 June 2022, 05:56 AM   #4
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Never say never, in a decade or two 44mm could be the norm. I remember when 40mm was considered big, with 36mm being fine.
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Old 12 June 2022, 05:56 AM   #5
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The 39 was perfect. Great size, even for smaller wrists. Very sporty and elegant at the same time. Nice and thin. Perfect movement (caliber 3132), perfect bracelet and clasp. One of a few rare instances that I think it's actually worth paying the premium to buy from the secondary market. This, and the discontinued white OP.
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Old 12 June 2022, 06:55 AM   #6
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I hope not. I never loved that they changed the classic sizing of the Exp and Exp II. Hopefully downsizing the Exp II is next.
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Old 12 June 2022, 07:34 AM   #7
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Never say never. But IMO, we won’t see anything similar for some time. I’m glad I was able to grab a 214270 a few years ago. Such a simple, perfect watch.
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Old 12 June 2022, 07:57 AM   #8
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I can't say for certain, but I don't think we will. Since the OP39 and the Explorer were the only two sports models sharing that sized case and both are now gone, I think that we will see the 41mm and 36mm sizing stay for awhile.
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Old 12 June 2022, 08:36 AM   #9
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I wanted Rolex to follow OP and release new 41mm since I have 8” wrist but I guess I will never have Explorer I!
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Old 12 June 2022, 09:17 AM   #10
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Good piece to get from a TS if you really like it. I think they hover right around 10k. Not crazy if you’re looking for SS sports.

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Old 12 June 2022, 10:10 AM   #11
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Why not?
It's not like they didn't sell everyone they have ever made either way
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Old 12 June 2022, 10:30 AM   #12
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Old 12 June 2022, 10:41 AM   #13
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No they seem to want everything 36 or 41

I think the Daytona moving to 41 is more likely than the return of anything 39. However, they do some stupid randon stuff like the new lefty gmt so who knows
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Old 12 June 2022, 10:57 AM   #14
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Hope they do the 36 is wayyyyy to small
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Old 12 June 2022, 11:08 AM   #15
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I hope not. I never loved that they changed the classic sizing of the Exp and Exp II. Hopefully downsizing the Exp II is next.
Amen on the Expy II.
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Old 12 June 2022, 11:55 AM   #16
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If I had to guess, based on some recent releases, I would guess we'll see a Tudor Black Bay Ranger 36/39/41 that amounts to a 1016 homage, riveted bracelet and all. Just a guess, though.
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Old 12 June 2022, 12:50 PM   #17
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Explorer II in 42mm is a great size for some of us.
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Old 12 June 2022, 03:27 PM   #18
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For 50+ years, the beauty of the Rolex sports models was that they all had approximately the same dial size, and you chose a watch depending on the functions needed. If you needed a basic, time only watch for out in the wild, you got an Explorer. If you needed a multiple timezones function, you got the GMT, etc. It didn't matter if your wrist was 6" or 8," you just bought the tool for the job, regardless of how it looked.
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Old 12 June 2022, 03:56 PM   #19
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Definite maybe. :-)

The existence of the 41mm black dialed OP makes me think that one day that it may happen. I liked the old explorer and 39mm white dialed OP as was mentioned above.
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Old 12 June 2022, 07:52 PM   #20
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If they do, I hope they continue the 36 alongside.
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Old 12 June 2022, 08:11 PM   #21
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I have a Exp ii from 94 new and always and still felt it was too small but in those days white faced Rolexes were few and far between..
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Old 12 June 2022, 08:26 PM   #22
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Old 12 June 2022, 08:50 PM   #23
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214270 the best wind and wear there was, is and ever will be.
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Old 12 June 2022, 09:47 PM   #24
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I really like the watch both in 36 mm and 39 mm. I was hoping for a 41 mm release and one would have been mine. We can always hope.
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Old 12 June 2022, 10:46 PM   #25
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More legible dial, better balanced text, more substantial clasp. Lots of arguments for the 39. Luckily lots on the secondary market if that’s what you want.
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Old 12 June 2022, 11:04 PM   #26
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Another +1 for 39. I just bought a mkII this week for many of the reasons stated here. And also I already have two 36 DJs.

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Old 13 June 2022, 02:40 AM   #27
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Never say never, in a decade or two 44mm could be the norm. I remember when 40mm was considered big, with 36mm being fine.
Me too, for instance the early 80s I recall 36mm being the norm and in fact Rolex 40mm was an innovation, some saying at the time - too large
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Old 13 June 2022, 03:46 AM   #29
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Celebrities are showing up on TV wearing small watches, some very small.

This is not an absolute harbinger of things to come, but in my time, I've seen a lot of trends start with celebrities showing up on talk shows and such wearing a fashion that takes off like wildfire in a year or two.
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Old 13 June 2022, 03:52 AM   #30
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For 50+ years, the beauty of the Rolex sports models was that they all had approximately the same dial size, and you chose a watch depending on the functions needed. If you needed a basic, time only watch for out in the wild, you got an Explorer. If you needed a multiple timezones function, you got the GMT, etc. It didn't matter if your wrist was 6" or 8," you just bought the tool for the job, regardless of how it looked.
That sounds about right!!
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