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Headshrinker · 12 September 2019, 12:32 AM

I always get a little upset when I hear that some watch looks feminine because of its size. It is all about personal preference, comfort, and taste. There is a watch guy on the internet that stated that anyone that gets the 36mm is getting a girls watch. Ignorance is abound.

Mick006 · 12 September 2019, 12:39 AM

I guess I love my girl’s watch then.

I had the BB 41 for a while and looking at it now it seems giant.

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jeanjean · 12 September 2019, 12:49 AM

I do like Explorer I, but do agree with you to be yourself and to follow your own choice.

Brew · 12 September 2019, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Headshrinker

I always get a little upset when I hear that some watch looks feminine because of its size. It is all about personal preference, comfort, and taste. There is a watch guy on the internet that stated that anyone that gets the 36mm is getting a girls watch. Ignorance is abound.

I agree. I read stuff like that, shake my head while looking at my 36mm DJ sitting on my ~7.3" wrist, and move on . . . .

dtwer · 12 September 2019, 01:09 AM

I would have walked away, too. That is one of the most underwhelming Rolexes, to me any way.

JDR888 · 12 September 2019, 01:10 AM

If it doesn't sing to you then walk away and let someone else have the opportunity.

Classy thing to do. Kudos to you.

Cru Jones · 12 September 2019, 02:40 AM

Congrats on not buying something you didn't like.

Phooi · 12 September 2019, 02:52 AM

Know you made the right choice. It’s tough given all the hype and noise around Rolex, especially SS models.

Now you can find something that will be a better fit.

Ssunnylee24 · 12 September 2019, 03:07 AM

dang I miss my Explorer.

bharat · 12 September 2019, 03:32 AM

Great choice, it's a good move!

MidCitySlim · 13 September 2019, 08:10 AM

I respect your decision, but you are wrong

One month in, and more than anything, I appreciate the readability and simplicity of the 214270. Perfect dimensions, perfect lines, and if you listened to her, you'd realize you have a perfect watch (read: wife).

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Oldwoods · 13 September 2019, 08:59 AM

I’ve just done the complete opposite.
Traded in my BLNR for a new Explorer (plus a fair amount of cash)
The Batman just didn’t do it for me so had to go.
The Explorer however suits me perfectly.
The fact that we are all different makes for an interesting life.

Frank McKay · 13 September 2019, 09:02 AM

For a second I thought you passed on a 5711 at retail! Lol
Best of luck. You made the right call in this situation.

AF_Rob · 13 September 2019, 09:07 AM

Having a 6.5 in wrist myself, I understand. The modern Explorer is too big for me, personally. I prefer the OP in 36 and 34.

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Rowlf · 13 September 2019, 09:15 AM

Speaks to the difficulty of purchasing watches in general nowadays due to the limited brick and mortar availability and the enticing internet pictures and ease of access.

Unfortunately, it's a recipe for frequent buyer's remorse. A watch can look so good online and then fall so low once on the wrist!

214270Explorer · 13 September 2019, 10:34 AM

OP did the right thing and has now avoided buyer's remorse, as Ben R. stated above.

12 September 2019, 12:39 AM	#32
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 565	I guess I love my girl’s watch then. I had the BB 41 for a while and looking at it now it seems giant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 63rd Anniversary Submariner

12 September 2019, 01:10 AM	#36
JDR888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: UK Watch: Rolex 214270 Posts: 271	If it doesn't sing to you then walk away and let someone else have the opportunity. Classy thing to do. Kudos to you. __________________ Loved and sold: 14060, Breitling Super Avenger, PAM000, PAM005, IWC3536, 116710LN, Tudor Pelagos, Tudor Black Bay Blue, 16600, 114060 & 126333. Current stable: 214270, 126234, 126710BLRO & Pelagos 39mm

13 September 2019, 10:34 AM	#46
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	OP did the right thing and has now avoided buyer's remorse, as Ben R. stated above. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

12 September 2019, 12:32 AM	#31
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I always get a little upset when I hear that some watch looks feminine because of its size. It is all about personal preference, comfort, and taste. There is a watch guy on the internet that stated that anyone that gets the 36mm is getting a girls watch. Ignorance is abound.

12 September 2019, 12:49 AM	#33
jeanjean Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MN Posts: 91	I do like Explorer I, but do agree with you to be yourself and to follow your own choice.

12 September 2019, 01:09 AM	#35
dtwer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: midwest Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 1,507	I would have walked away, too. That is one of the most underwhelming Rolexes, to me any way.

12 September 2019, 02:40 AM	#37
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Congrats on not buying something you didn't like.

12 September 2019, 02:52 AM	#38
Phooi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: California Posts: 880	Know you made the right choice. It’s tough given all the hype and noise around Rolex, especially SS models. Now you can find something that will be a better fit.

12 September 2019, 03:07 AM	#39
Ssunnylee24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Posts: 854	dang I miss my Explorer.

12 September 2019, 03:32 AM	#40
bharat "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Bharat Location: Falmouth, Maine Posts: 617	Great choice, it's a good move!

13 September 2019, 08:10 AM	#41
MidCitySlim "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: 214270 Posts: 15	I respect your decision, but you are wrong One month in, and more than anything, I appreciate the readability and simplicity of the 214270. Perfect dimensions, perfect lines, and if you listened to her, you'd realize you have a perfect watch (read: wife).

13 September 2019, 08:59 AM	#42
Oldwoods "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex Hulk Posts: 495	I’ve just done the complete opposite. Traded in my BLNR for a new Explorer (plus a fair amount of cash) The Batman just didn’t do it for me so had to go. The Explorer however suits me perfectly. The fact that we are all different makes for an interesting life.

13 September 2019, 09:02 AM	#43
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	For a second I thought you passed on a 5711 at retail! Lol Best of luck. You made the right call in this situation.

13 September 2019, 09:07 AM	#44
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,673	Having a 6.5 in wrist myself, I understand. The modern Explorer is too big for me, personally. I prefer the OP in 36 and 34. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 September 2019, 09:15 AM	#45
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	Speaks to the difficulty of purchasing watches in general nowadays due to the limited brick and mortar availability and the enticing internet pictures and ease of access. Unfortunately, it's a recipe for frequent buyer's remorse. A watch can look so good online and then fall so low once on the wrist!

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