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RLROCK · 30 July 2013, 06:26 AM

Do you think the current Explorer I at 39mm is too small given that most men's watches are 40mm and over?

I have the old Exp II and love the size and wanted something to compliment it but found that on my 7 inch wrist, the Exp I just looked small by today's standards.

I would probably buy an Exp I if they made it larger.

KhronosX · 30 July 2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RLROCK

Do you think the current Explorer I at 39mm is too small given that most men's watches are 40mm and over?

I have the old Exp II and love the size and wanted something to compliment it but found that on my 7 inch wrist, the Exp I just looked small by today's standards.

I would probably buy an Exp I if they made it larger.

39 mm is perfectly fine.

While we're on the topic, read this: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/fa...anted=all&_r=0

RLROCK · 30 July 2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KhronosX

39 mm is perfectly fine.

While we're on the topic, read this: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/fa...anted=all&_r=0

Interesting article indeed!

But since I've been wearing my Exp II, Breitling SO 42mm and Omega AT 41.5mm, I can no longer go back to my 36mm Breitling Colt or Tag. So my wife has inherited them and loves the size.

I believe that for my wrist, 42mm is a maximum size I would wear.

Billywiz · 30 July 2013, 06:43 AM

NO...

boogiebot · 30 July 2013, 06:44 AM

i think it really depends on how big your wrist is. if you have a 9 inch plus flat and wide wrist, then yes it might be a tad small.

i think on most people with wrist size between 6.5 - 7.5 you should be fine.

joe100 · 30 July 2013, 06:45 AM

You'll find the gigantic watch trend is pulling back a bit. The obsession with watch size really has run it's course around here.

Wear what you like, not what everyone else says you should like

eric23 · 30 July 2013, 06:48 AM

I like the EXP1 as a 39mm, The 36mm is also nice.

Billywiz · 30 July 2013, 06:49 AM

....And doesnt he look a plonker wearing it...seriously! (Tom Cruise)

Billywiz · 30 July 2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

You'll find the gigantic watch trend is pulling back a bit. The obsession with watch size really has run it's course around here.

Wear what you like, not what everyone else says you should like

I agree - remember 1970's pants...watch this space.

Frogman4me · 30 July 2013, 06:51 AM

Unless you are Andre the Giant, then no. Same for the 36mm...no

RLROCK · 30 July 2013, 06:55 AM

Just my 2 cents again, but I think the new EXP II at 42mm looks too big whereas my Exp II at 40mm looks proportionately more balanced.

powerfunk · 30 July 2013, 07:02 AM

I don't even think that the 36mm Explorers are too small.

39mm ones looks nice and big to me.

Personally, I don't even believe in the correlation of wrist size and watch size. You size the bracelet to fit your wrist. The watch size should be whatever you want.

RLROCK · 30 July 2013, 07:09 AM

Just wanted to have some fun and show some size differences.

From left to right:
- my first watch circa 1972 - A Swiss made Mickey Mouse watch I received for my 5th birthday
- my great grandfather's gold Wittnauer circa 1949
- my Exp I at 40mm
- my Omega AT at 41.5mm
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mreed7864 · 30 July 2013, 07:16 AM

No. Watches have gotten too large/out of scale.

ecsub44 · 30 July 2013, 07:23 AM

No, it is NOT too small.

And I think it's fine at 36mm too!

Chainring · 30 July 2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

You'll find the gigantic watch trend is pulling back a bit. The obsession with watch size really has run it's course around here.

Wear what you like, not what everyone else says you should like

I disagree. I'm on vacation in Spain right now and it is hard to find anyone here in Barcelona under 40 who isn't wearing some 46mm + watch and It's not the just the Spaniards but everyone.

wingku · 30 July 2013, 07:35 AM

39mm is perfect, love mine!

psv · 30 July 2013, 07:43 AM

Absolutely not. Even the 36mm Explorer 1 is just fine as well.

Jannal · 30 July 2013, 08:05 AM

No, but I think the hour, min hands are a little too short.

tinger · 30 July 2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

I disagree. I'm on vacation in Spain right now and it is hard to find anyone here in Barcelona under 40 who isn't wearing some 46mm + watch and It's not the just the Spaniards but everyone.

When everyone is on the same band wagon.. all the reason not to.
lol

Jack T · 30 July 2013, 08:15 AM

Personally, I think 39mm is perfect for an everyday, not too dressy to casual watch. Also bear in mind that while the case is 39mm, it wears a bit larger, due top the thin bezel. The dial is actually larger than the 40mm Sumbariners. I have tried a few on, want to get one myself.

TimeOnMyHands · 30 July 2013, 08:21 AM

6'1". 231lbs. I would wear a 36mm EXPI with no issue what so ever. But I do love my EXPII.

Chainring · 30 July 2013, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tinger

When everyone is on the same band wagon.. all the reason not to.
lol

Oh I agree with you. Some of the watches I've seen are pushing good taste and fashion sense. Reminds me of some of my good folks back in Texas. He with the biggest tires on his truck wins.

superdog · 30 July 2013, 08:23 AM

Best watch in the lineup to me. I think it's pretty perfect.

luvsub · 30 July 2013, 08:32 AM

I actually like the classic 36mm exp.

beshannon · 30 July 2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RLROCK

Do you think the current Explorer I at 39mm is too small given that most men's watches are 40mm and over?

I have the old Exp II and love the size and wanted something to compliment it but found that on my 7 inch wrist, the Exp I just looked small by today's standards.

I would probably buy an Exp I if they made it larger.

Nope, great size and wrist presence.

tomchicago · 30 July 2013, 09:04 AM

word is they are upping its size to that of a 20" car tire for 2015.

porschedude · 30 July 2013, 09:16 AM

Ja Ich weiß

jshepard · 30 July 2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KhronosX

39 mm is perfectly fine.

While we're on the topic, read this: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/fa...anted=all&_r=0

Thanks for sharing! That was a great article. I've always been against big watches, thinking 42mm should be the maximum any watch should be, but the part where even the sub was a big watch back when it first came out, I guess now it makes sense for the size to evolve into what the sizes of other watches are now.

However, for me, 42mm is my limit because I prefer a classic look over modern. That being said, the explorer 1 is a great size. Even the 36mm exp 1 is a great size. I hope Rolex continues to make conservative size watches and preserve the classics even if they choose to venture forward into future trends.

Sperry · 30 July 2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RLROCK

the Exp I just looked small by today's standards.

I wore a 36mm for a while before contemplating a 40mm on my 190mm / 7.5" wrist.
I think 40mm would be my max, and 39mm would be fine.

Today's "standards" are tomorrow's folly. Classic always remains . . . classic.

30 July 2013, 06:26 AM	#1
RLROCK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: New Jersey Watch: Depends on my mood Posts: 515	Do you think the Explorer I is too small? Do you think the current Explorer I at 39mm is too small given that most men's watches are 40mm and over? I have the old Exp II and love the size and wanted something to compliment it but found that on my 7 inch wrist, the Exp I just looked small by today's standards. I would probably buy an Exp I if they made it larger.

30 July 2013, 06:45 AM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	You'll find the gigantic watch trend is pulling back a bit. The obsession with watch size really has run it's course around here. Wear what you like, not what everyone else says you should like __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

30 July 2013, 07:23 AM	#15
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	No, it is *NOT* too small. And I think it's fine at 36mm too! __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

30 July 2013, 08:05 AM	#19
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	No, but I think the hour, min hands are a little too short. __________________ Bell & Ross: BRS-98S Casio: G-Shock GW-5000U / GW-5000-1JF / DW-5035D 35th / DW-5030C 30th / DW-5000SP 20th / DW-5600C-9CV / Marlin W-450 Panerai: Luminor 000i Seiko: SBGX117 / SBGX335

30 July 2013, 08:15 AM	#21
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Personally, I think 39mm is perfect for an everyday, not too dressy to casual watch. Also bear in mind that while the case is 39mm, it wears a bit larger, due top the thin bezel. The dial is actually larger than the 40mm Sumbariners. I have tried a few on, want to get one myself. Attached Images __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

30 July 2013, 06:43 AM	#4
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	NO...

30 July 2013, 06:44 AM	#5
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	i think it really depends on how big your wrist is. if you have a 9 inch plus flat and wide wrist, then yes it might be a tad small. i think on most people with wrist size between 6.5 - 7.5 you should be fine.

30 July 2013, 06:48 AM	#7
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I like the EXP1 as a 39mm, The 36mm is also nice.

30 July 2013, 06:49 AM	#8
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	....And doesnt he look a plonker wearing it...seriously! (Tom Cruise)

30 July 2013, 06:51 AM	#10
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Unless you are Andre the Giant, then no. Same for the 36mm...no

30 July 2013, 06:55 AM	#11
RLROCK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: New Jersey Watch: Depends on my mood Posts: 515	Just my 2 cents again, but I think the new EXP II at 42mm looks too big whereas my Exp II at 40mm looks proportionately more balanced.

30 July 2013, 07:02 AM	#12
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	I don't even think that the 36mm Explorers are too small. 39mm ones looks nice and big to me. Personally, I don't even believe in the correlation of wrist size and watch size. You size the bracelet to fit your wrist. The watch size should be whatever you want.

30 July 2013, 07:09 AM	#13
RLROCK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: New Jersey Watch: Depends on my mood Posts: 515	Just wanted to have some fun and show some size differences. From left to right: - my first watch circa 1972 - A Swiss made Mickey Mouse watch I received for my 5th birthday - my great grandfather's gold Wittnauer circa 1949 - my Exp I at 40mm - my Omega AT at 41.5mm

30 July 2013, 07:16 AM	#14
mreed7864 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Watch: DJ & Sub ND Posts: 88	No. Watches have gotten too large/out of scale.

30 July 2013, 07:35 AM	#17
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	39mm is perfect, love mine!

30 July 2013, 07:43 AM	#18
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Absolutely not. Even the 36mm Explorer 1 is just fine as well.

30 July 2013, 08:21 AM	#22
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	6'1". 231lbs. I would wear a 36mm EXPI with no issue what so ever. But I do love my EXPII.

30 July 2013, 08:23 AM	#24
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Best watch in the lineup to me. I think it's pretty perfect. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

30 July 2013, 08:32 AM	#25
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	I actually like the classic 36mm exp.

30 July 2013, 09:04 AM	#27
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	word is they are upping its size to that of a 20" car tire for 2015.

30 July 2013, 09:16 AM	#28
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	Ja Ich weiß

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