After a few weeks with the Explorer...

[sickened1]

...ref. 14270 (36mm), I find it difficult to go back to wearing a Sub date LVc at 40mm. The 36mm is so light, comfortable and most of the time, I hardly notice that it's there (except for some occasional glances down on the dial). Here's a pic of it on my wrist.



Now I'm thinking about getting a 36mm DateJust to go with it. lol I guess I'm going backward (start with some bigger size dials and work my way toward the smaller ones). Has anyone else ever done the same?

Here are some pics just for size comparison.





I guess should feel lucky since I have small, flat wrists that can pull off the 36mm with no problem but I think that's the smallest I'll ever go.

[Etschell]

36 mm looks just fine. i prefer the subs more but both are very nice. you may want to try out the 36 mm daydate as well.

[Eric Chan]

Both are fantastic references and the addition of a Datejust would be a good move.

I started my Rolex collection with a Datejust and then went as high as 41mm, but now feel anything over 41mm is too large for me. Ideally, for me 36mm to 40mm is the ideal size.

[toomuchtalk]

Less is more.

[AK797]

Yeah, after my Nautilus, my once rather smallish Subc feels a little thick, it's all relative.

[Kyle13]

If your not going to be wearing the hulk much.... I'll gladly look after it for you 😂😂


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[SALTY]

The Explorer I watches, all of them are great. My 214270 is the go everywhere, do everything, when it doubt grab that one Rolex!

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by SALTY

The Explorer I watches, all of them are great. My 214270 is the go everywhere, do everything, when it doubt grab that one Rolex!

I also have the 214270 and feel the same way. The 36mm looks great on your wrist, just like my DJ, so it would make a good addition. I'm not a fan of the bigger watches, on my 7.25" wrist my max is 40mm.

[Explorerorange]

Yes, I also am starting to wear much smaller sized watches. My wrist is 7.5" and I tried on the 39 mm Explorer I not even 1 year ago. No way it seemed too small for my taste, last Saturday same watch same size wrist and "Blam" it looked like it was meant just for my wrist. It has to be that my preferences are changing more towards the smaller sizes 39 mm to 41 mm. I will tell you one thing, once I get a 39 mm Explorer I, I will sometime later brave up to a 36 mm Explorer I. I like the 36 mm also.

[Colin10101]

Love that explorer. Looks great on your wrist! A modern 6 digit reference DJ will wear a bit larger than that explorer FYI.

Your story probably isn't common, it seems that most people prefer bigger watches these days. I don't think that watches are a 1 sized fits all item though. A 36mm DJ will look as proportional on a slender 6.75 inch wrist as a 41mm DJII on a pudgier 8 inch wrist.

[BNA/LION]

Looks Good And Feels Good On. That's a Keeper!

[ddaly12]

36mm explorer looks like the perfect fit for you. Well done. Great watch.

[sea-dweller]

I have those two watches and love my 114270 a lot also!

[AF_Rob]

I've done it... My first "nice" watch and second one as well was 44mm... then 42mm... then 40... then 36mm... I've offloaded the 44mm pieces. They are too big on me now... Big watches for me was a 20's thing.

[zama]

Nice to see someone who appears to have a smaller size wrist not feel they need to wear a 44MM+ size, the explorer looks perfect for you.

[sickened1]

Originally Posted by Etschell

36 mm looks just fine. i prefer the subs more but both are very nice. you may want to try out the 36 mm daydate as well.

I thought about it and may get one later on down the road.

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Both are fantastic references and the addition of a Datejust would be a good move.

I started my Rolex collection with a Datejust and then went as high as 41mm, but now feel anything over 41mm is too large for me. Ideally, for me 36mm to 40mm is the ideal size.

Yup, I couldn't agree more... 36mm - 40mm IS the ideal size (well, at least for us). I used to own Breitling, Tag, Oris, etc and they were just too big for me.

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

Less is more.

Truer words have never been spoken.

Originally Posted by AK797

Yeah, after my Nautilus, my once rather smallish Subc feels a little thick, it's all relative.

Very true.

Originally Posted by Kyle13

If your not going to be wearing the hulk much.... I'll gladly look after it for you 😂😂

Originally Posted by SALTY

The Explorer I watches, all of them are great. My 214270 is the go everywhere, do everything, when it doubt grab that one Rolex!

Originally Posted by Colin10101

Love that explorer. Looks great on your wrist! A modern 6 digit reference DJ will wear a bit larger than that explorer FYI.

Your story probably isn't common, it seems that most people prefer bigger watches these days. I don't think that watches are a 1 sized fits all item though. A 36mm DJ will look as proportional on a slender 6.75 inch wrist as a 41mm DJII on a pudgier 8 inch wrist.

Yah, most people go from small to big. I'm the opposite.

Originally Posted by BNALION

Looks Good And Feels Good On. That's a Keeper!

Thanks León.

Originally Posted by ddaly12

36mm explorer looks like the perfect fit for you. Well done. Great watch.

Thank you sir.

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I have those two watches and love my 114270 a lot also!

Yup, same here. They're a couple of keepers for sure.

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

I've done it... My first "nice" watch and second one as well was 44mm... then 42mm... then 40... then 36mm... I've offloaded the 44mm pieces. They are too big on me now... Big watches for me was a 20's thing.

Rob, glad to hear I'm not the only one. That's the reason why I'm holding out on an Explorer II 216570 Polar since it's 42mm.

Originally Posted by zama

Nice to see someone who appears to have a smaller size wrist not feel they need to wear a 44MM+ size, the explorer looks perfect for you.

Thanks Craig.

[cht]

Explorer lookss perfect on you.

what size is your wrist?

an wrist shots with the subc?

maybe the 16610LV would be a nice compromise?

[sickened1]

Originally Posted by cht

Explorer lookss perfect on you.

what size is your wrist?

an wrist shots with the subc?

maybe the 16610LV would be a nice compromise?

Thanks and I thought my wrists were 6.5" but when I sent some watches to Thanh (Takuya) and he said his wrist is 6.5" and mine's probably smaller. My wife just measured my left wrist and it's 6 1/4".

Here's a shot of the LVc on my wrist.

Originally Posted by Jack T

I also have the 214270 and feel the same way. The 36mm looks great on your wrist, just like my DJ, so it would make a good addition. I'm not a fan of the bigger watches, on my 7.25" wrist my max is 40mm.

Thanks Jack and at first, the 36mm is a real shocker when I first put it on (coming from Sub 40mm and Tudor 41mm). After awhile, I can't imagine putting on anything else that's bigger.

[tomchicago]

the explorer suits your wrist much better than the LV. go with what works for you always, only.

[Laszlo]

Great watch, I have to get one of these one day!

[997.2]

Maybe try an aluminum sub


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[vman]

Nothing wrong with small watches. I wear one of mine, 35mm Nomos, and love it! The only reason why I still have a 42mm is because it is the Moon Speedy. Sold the Panerai and never looked back.

[Lordofrolex]

It's a little small for my taste

[OrangeSport]

My first Rolex was my Sub which was recently joined by a 36mm Oyster Perpetual. Quite happy swapping between the two, but I expect my 14060 wears a little smaller than your Sub:

[TK-710]

Explorer and Hulk. What a great one-two combo. Two iconic Rolex sports watches(Sub and Explorer). And a great way to have both without having two black sports watches. Of the two I can easily see why you'd prefer the explorer for everyday but the Hulk would be great for changing it up every now a than and it would be a bigger change than the SubC.

I don't know why I hadn't considered that combo before now but this thread has inspired what direction I want to take my final collection.

[OmegaJJH]

I have a 40mm Sub and a 36mm DJ and thought there would be a significant difference but I barely even notice when I swap between the 2.

[travisb]

Great watch for sure. Love the proportions and lumed 3,6,9.

[red1108nyc]

Originally Posted by sickened1

...ref. 14270 (36mm), I find it difficult to go back to wearing a Sub date LVc at 40mm. The 36mm is so light, comfortable and most of the time, I hardly notice that it's there (except for some occasional glances down on the dial). Here's a pic of it on my wrist.



Now I'm thinking about getting a 36mm DateJust to go with it. lol I guess I'm going backward (start with some bigger size dials and work my way toward the smaller ones). Has anyone else ever done the same?

Here are some pics just for size comparison.





I guess should feel lucky since I have small, flat wrists that can pull off the 36mm with no problem but I think that's the smallest I'll ever go.

Classic and looks good on your wrist! You will have different occasional needs for a 36mm vs. 40mm so 2 great options there

[Sam Crow]

Congrats, the 14270 looks great on you! Don't worry, I've been there and know exactly how you feel. I think it's because the proportions of the 36mm case look perfect against the 20mm bracelets. To my eye anyway. Coming from various 40-42mm pieces over many years, my last two pieces were a 14270, which I wanted for many years, followed by a 36mm Datejust (my latest).

I personally think the 14270 is the best looking watch. Ever.



My only problem is, so does my wife, so she took it, lol.

I ended up getting a 36mm DJ to ease the blow. 😊




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[sickened1]

Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

It's a little small for my taste

I reckon it isn't for everyone.

Originally Posted by tomchicago

the explorer suits your wrist much better than the LV. go with what works for you always, only.

Totally agree and that's why I'm thinking about getting a DJ 36mm.

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Great watch, I have to get one of these one day!

You should definitely get it. For me, it's a beautiful watch.

Originally Posted by 997.2

Maybe try an aluminum sub

That did cross my mind a few times and I just might do that.

Originally Posted by Explorerorange

Yes, I also am starting to wear much smaller sized watches. My wrist is 7.5" and I tried on the 39 mm Explorer I not even 1 year ago. No way it seemed too small for my taste, last Saturday same watch same size wrist and "Blam" it looked like it was meant just for my wrist. It has to be that my preferences are changing more towards the smaller sizes 39 mm to 41 mm. I will tell you one thing, once I get a 39 mm Explorer I, I will sometime later brave up to a 36 mm Explorer I. I like the 36 mm also.

Coming from the LVc to a 36mm was a real shocker for me but after wearing it for a few weeks, I don't even notice it anymore.

Originally Posted by vman

Nothing wrong with small watches. I wear one of mine, 35mm Nomos, and love it! The only reason why I still have a 42mm is because it is the Moon Speedy. Sold the Panerai and never looked back.

Glad I'm not alone. I sold my Breitling, Ball, Tag, etc since they were too big.

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

My first Rolex was my Sub which was recently joined by a 36mm Oyster Perpetual. Quite happy swapping between the two, but I expect my 14060 wears a little smaller than your Sub.

Those are 2 lovely pieces you got there, Jason. I've been thinking about getting some older references Sub also.

Originally Posted by JES77

Explorer and Hulk. What a great one-two combo. Two iconic Rolex sports watches(Sub and Explorer). And a great way to have both without having two black sports watches. Of the two I can easily see why you'd prefer the explorer for everyday but the Hulk would be great for changing it up every now a than and it would be a bigger change than the SubC.

I don't know why I hadn't considered that combo before now but this thread has inspired what direction I want to take my final collection.

Glad this thread inspired your collection and you won't regret it.

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

I have a 40mm Sub and a 36mm DJ and thought there would be a significant difference but I barely even notice when I swap between the 2.

Thanks for the pic, James and your 36mm DJ does look bigger than the Explorer. Maybe it's the black dial that gives the illusion of being smaller.

Originally Posted by travisb

Great watch for sure. Love the proportions and lumed 3,6,9.

You and me both.

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Classic and looks good on your wrist! You will have different occasional needs for a 36mm vs. 40mm so 2 great options there

Thanks Fred.

Originally Posted by Sam Crow

Congrats, the 14270 looks great on you! Don't worry, I've been there and know exactly how you feel. I think it's because the proportions of the 36mm case look perfect against the 20mm bracelets. To my eye anyway. Coming from various 40-42mm pieces over many years, my last two pieces were a 14270, which I wanted for many years, followed by a 36mm Datejust (my latest).

I personally think the 14270 is the best looking watch. Ever. My only problem is, so does my wife, so she took it, lol.I ended up getting a 36mm DJ to ease the blow. ��

Thanks Rob and good thing my wife isn't into watches (or maybe that's the bad thing lol). Also I totally agree with you about 14270 being the best looking watch.

Btw, love your 36mm DJ and that's the one I would buy. Been looking for one in good condition.