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Old 6 June 2014, 04:40 PM   #1
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Explorer 36mm - opinion needed
I've found very nice NOS Explorer from 99. It's very confortable and nice timepiece, but do you think that is not too small on me? My wrist in the photo is 6,3/4"


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Old 6 June 2014, 04:41 PM   #2
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Too small?? It almost looks too big!
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Old 6 June 2014, 04:44 PM   #3
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Looks perfect on you
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Old 6 June 2014, 04:45 PM   #4
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NO way.. its perfect.. your wrist is not even 7" and 36mm is pretty on your hand, you should get this one!
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Looks okay.
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Old 6 June 2014, 04:46 PM   #6
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Too small?? It almost looks too big!

Here we go with "better" shot to see the right dimension.

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Old 6 June 2014, 04:51 PM   #7
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One of my favorites watches. That's a beaut.
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Old 6 June 2014, 04:51 PM   #8
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Here we go with "better" shot to see the right dimension.
Perfect. The 36mm is a much better-proportioned watch all round. That looks great on you...much better than the 39 would. A real classic that stood the test of time at 36mm till Rolex succumbed to the fashion of the day.
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Old 6 June 2014, 04:56 PM   #9
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Old 6 June 2014, 05:03 PM   #10
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Old 6 June 2014, 05:06 PM   #11
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Just perfect. Very sober and very nice watch
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Old 6 June 2014, 05:28 PM   #12
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Old 6 June 2014, 05:49 PM   #13
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Well, I´ve just "updated" my bank account.
Money are on the way to previous owner.

Thanks to all
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Old 6 June 2014, 05:50 PM   #14
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Nice pickup!

I'm thinking about getting a 36mm Explorer too! The 36mm size is a nice one.
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Old 6 June 2014, 06:07 PM   #15
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Good buy.. I'm in the market for the same. Much better proportioned than the 214270.

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Old 6 June 2014, 06:29 PM   #16
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Well done! Can't go wrong with that one!
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Old 6 June 2014, 06:34 PM   #17
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Old 6 June 2014, 06:44 PM   #18
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Marek

It looks good to me. I would say you have struck gold, so just wear it and enjoy it.

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Old 6 June 2014, 07:09 PM   #19
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Not too small at all. Congrats!! NOS is always sweet.
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Old 6 June 2014, 08:19 PM   #21
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It looks great. I have the 39mm, but I also have a DJ, so I am a fan of the classic sized men's watches.
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Old 6 June 2014, 08:20 PM   #22
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Perfect. The 36mm is a much better-proportioned watch all round. That looks great on you...much better than the 39 would. A real classic that stood the test of time at 36mm till Rolex succumbed to the fashion of the day.
You must love these 36mm vs 39mm threads!
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Old 6 June 2014, 08:47 PM   #23
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fits perfect! do not worry you are wearing a must have!
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congrats! great watch at 36 or 39.
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Looks perfect to me, congratulations in advance!
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Old 6 June 2014, 09:24 PM   #26
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congratulations in advance!
Not in advance, watch sits already on my wrist and money are gone

Thanks a lot to all of you and have a great weekend
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Not in advance, watch sits already on my wrist and money are gone

Thanks a lot to all of you and have a great weekend
Money out... watch in... great!
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Looks like a perfect fit. Congrats.
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i've found very nice nos explorer from 99. It's very confortable and nice timepiece, but do you think that is not too small on me? My wrist in the photo is 6,3/4"
100% no
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Old 6 June 2014, 10:05 PM   #30
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The 36 is the proper Explorer. It looks great on your wrist, go for it!!!
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