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Sixxgrand1 · 1 October 2010, 07:57 AM

Today I was contacted by my AD asking if I wanted the first 39mm Explorer landing in this city. He already had the serial number of the watch - ending in 888. I like 8's however I passed on taking this watch. I own an EXP1 & EXPII (both V's) and just can not get past the short hour and minute hands - knowing that they lengthened the second hand and not the other two - could have been sooo great

....I have read posts on this subject before...and am simply wondering if the consensus is that most of the Rolex community feel the same way..? That Rolex perhaps goofed on this new model with the smaller series watches stubby hands..?

Dr. Robert · 1 October 2010, 08:10 AM

Did you see it in person, up close?

GradyPhilpott · 1 October 2010, 09:21 AM

I was watching a video from the Rolex site yesterday regarding the 39mm Explorer and frankly, the hands look minuscule, not just short.

I know that sometimes a watch that only looks so-so in pictures and whatnot can look great in person, but proportion is proportion and there were shots of the watch from nearly every angle.

I can't wait to see one, but I don't expect to be surprised.

I will admit that I might at some point have the watch grow on me as so many things do, but in this case, I think the Explorer might be in the same league as the Pontiac Aztec.

Sixxgrand1 · 1 October 2010, 10:27 AM

That Aztec was a complete horror show - sorry to read the comparison. I have not seen it in person - although I did receive a very nice invitation...

I am hoping that next years EXPII+.. will be a hit and add that to my collection. Like we have read - proportion is proportion...

Thanks for the comments gents...

CoopJr · 1 October 2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I was watching a video from the Rolex site yesterday regarding the 39mm Explorer and frankly, the hands look minuscule, not just short.

I know that sometimes a watch that only looks so-so in pictures and whatnot can look great in person, but proportion is proportion and there were shots of the watch from nearly every angle.

I can't wait to see one, but I don't expect to be surprised.

I will admit that I might at some point have the watch grow on me as so many things do, but in this case, I think the Explorer might be in the same league as the Pontiac Aztec.

The hands are short...but not THAT short Grady!

Good god...what were they smoking the day they designed this thing!

esm · 1 October 2010, 11:31 AM

More importantly, what was chief designer smoking that day when he/she approved the design for production?

Kanger · 1 October 2010, 11:48 AM

Thought it looked fine after seeing one in the for sale threads.

GradyPhilpott · 1 October 2010, 11:58 AM

I admit that that was a somewhat hyperbolic comparison, but I'm thinking that we "old schoolers" will need some serious time to get used to it, if we ever do.

I have to remind myself, however, that I now own a watch that has a bracelet that I used to hate, a dial that I thought looked idiotic, and a bezel that was ridiculously bulbous.

Not only do I like it, but I paid what for me is a small fortune for it.

Taste and fashion are weird.

Engi · 1 October 2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

The hands are short...but not THAT short Grady!

Good god...what were they smoking the day they designed this thing!

One of the worst cars I've ever seen ...

Ciao

Engi

1 October 2010, 07:57 AM	#1
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	Ad called me on the first 39mm Explorer... Today I was contacted by my AD asking if I wanted the first 39mm Explorer landing in this city. He already had the serial number of the watch - ending in 888. I like 8's however I passed on taking this watch. I own an EXP1 & EXPII (both V's) and just can not get past the short hour and minute hands - knowing that they lengthened the second hand and not the other two - could have been sooo great....I have read posts on this subject before...and am simply wondering if the consensus is that most of the Rolex community feel the same way..? That Rolex perhaps goofed on this new model with the smaller series watches stubby hands..?

1 October 2010, 08:10 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Did you see it in person, up close? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 October 2010, 09:21 AM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I was watching a video from the Rolex site yesterday regarding the 39mm Explorer and frankly, the hands look minuscule, not just short. I know that sometimes a watch that only looks so-so in pictures and whatnot can look great in person, but proportion is proportion and there were shots of the watch from nearly every angle. I can't wait to see one, but I don't expect to be surprised. I will admit that I might at some point have the watch grow on me as so many things do, but in this case, I think the Explorer might be in the same league as the Pontiac Aztec. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 October 2010, 10:27 AM	#4
Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	I understand.... That Aztec was a complete horror show - sorry to read the comparison. I have not seen it in person - although I did receive a very nice invitation... I am hoping that next years EXPII+.. will be a hit and add that to my collection. Like we have read - proportion is proportion... Thanks for the comments gents...

1 October 2010, 11:58 AM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I admit that that was a somewhat hyperbolic comparison, but I'm thinking that we "old schoolers" will need some serious time to get used to it, if we ever do. I have to remind myself, however, that I now own a watch that has a bracelet that I used to hate, a dial that I thought looked idiotic, and a bezel that was ridiculously bulbous. Not only do I like it, but I paid what for me is a small fortune for it. Taste and fashion are weird. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 October 2010, 11:31 AM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	More importantly, what was chief designer smoking that day when he/she approved the design for production?

1 October 2010, 11:48 AM	#7
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Thought it looked fine after seeing one in the for sale threads.

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