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British-GT · 5 September 2021, 08:10 AM

Picked up a new 36mm Explorer today, must say for my wrist it’s certainly a better fit over my 39mm, overall very impressive watch that feels such a nice balance of modern with vintage heritage.

PhilippeD · 5 September 2021, 08:35 AM

Congratulations! Great choice. Now spoil us with some pictures! ;)

kieselguhr · 5 September 2021, 08:36 AM

Congratulations

Lew Archer · 5 September 2021, 08:51 AM

Definitely a winner, congratulations!

heljestrand · 5 September 2021, 08:53 AM

Congratulations. Classic Rolex that stands the test of time. Enjoy.

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British-GT · 5 September 2021, 09:14 AM

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JakeK · 5 September 2021, 09:53 AM

Love it. Congrats!

Rebel · 5 September 2021, 10:11 AM

Classic.

iTreelex · 5 September 2021, 10:28 AM

Congrats! the new 36mm Exp is a true 36 and imo a homerun next to the SD43.

Casotakar · 5 September 2021, 11:45 AM

Congrats on the new watch! 36 looking too good these days.

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StillTrying · 5 September 2021, 01:25 PM

Congratulations!! The new explorer is very nice and well proportioned! Enjoy!

Tanalasta · 5 September 2021, 02:30 PM

Lovely watch.

Asked to be put on the EOI for this one. Getting more popular says the AD (though nowhere as popular as the other professional SS models).

I see it as a very practical daily wearer.

British-GT · 5 September 2021, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanalasta

Lovely watch.

Asked to be put on the EOI for this one. Getting more popular says the AD (though nowhere as popular as the other professional SS models).

I see it as a very practical daily wearer.

It’s certainly for me the best Rolex, Iv had all sports models since I started in 1987. Never have more than one at a time thought!! my least favourite was the Daytona as a former professional race driver it just didn’t do the job of a highly legible chronograph as well as other options available to me at the time, my other favourite was maybe a vintage 5513.

watcher3223 · 5 September 2021, 05:56 PM

Congrats!!!

PaulChronometer · 5 September 2021, 06:06 PM

Enjoy the watch!

travisb · 5 September 2021, 11:21 PM

Enjoy it!

Casotakar · 5 September 2021, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by British-GT

my least favourite was the Daytona as a former professional race driver it just didn’t do the job of a highly legible chronograph

Good to have insight from someone in the profession who utilized these watches for their intended purpose…

care to share a throwback photo of the racing car or older Rolex you owned during those times?

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Mcasseba · 6 September 2021, 01:28 AM

That's a classic..
big congrats!

telesquire · 6 September 2021, 01:34 AM

Nice watch, always tempting me. How long did you have to wait for it?

Watchline · 6 September 2021, 01:36 AM

Congratulations and wear in good health...

S.Explorer · 6 September 2021, 01:46 AM

I'm glad Rolex went back to 36mm.

Pinchy · 6 September 2021, 02:22 AM

The new (old) is perfect. Easily my favorite rolex now.

Cryptochonos1 · 6 September 2021, 03:13 AM

Congrats, although your wrist should usually fit well with a 39 or 40 because it’s the normal size

Cryptochonos1 · 6 September 2021, 03:13 AM

But if you like 36, buy what you like

Tedwood · 6 September 2021, 03:23 AM

Congratulations, it’s such a classic - Comfortable & subtle, enjoy wearing it on any occasion.

214270Explorer · 6 September 2021, 03:56 AM

36-39 size seems to be a great fit for many, many people.
My flattish arm is really small (6-1/8" - 155mm) and that range, especially the way Rolex down-turns the lugs close to their cases, works out perfectly for me.

Andrews148 · 6 September 2021, 04:08 AM

I put my name down for an Explorer when it was still 39. I'm so glad that I didn't get to buy one before the move to 36.
Though it did feel small when I first tried it, I love the size now.
To me, it's the perfect watch. A perfect combination of smart and sporty.

Sprezzatura!, · 6 September 2021, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryptochonos1

Congrats, although your wrist should usually fit well with a 39 or 40 because it’s the normal size

What?

Have you seen the picture?

How on earth would a 39-40mm look better on his wrist.

Bizarre.

5 September 2021, 08:10 AM	#1
British-GT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 95	Explorer 36mm Picked up a new 36mm Explorer today, must say for my wrist it’s certainly a better fit over my 39mm, overall very impressive watch that feels such a nice balance of modern with vintage heritage.

5 September 2021, 09:14 AM	#6
British-GT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 95	Image attached Attached Images

5 September 2021, 10:11 AM	#8
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,253	Classic. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

6 September 2021, 03:56 AM	#26
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	36-39 size seems to be a great fit for many, many people. My flattish arm is really small (6-1/8" - 155mm) and that range, especially the way Rolex down-turns the lugs close to their cases, works out perfectly for me. __________________ “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"

6 September 2021, 04:08 AM	#27
Andrews148 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Steve Andrews Location: Jersey Posts: 164	I put my name down for an Explorer when it was still 39. I'm so glad that I didn't get to buy one before the move to 36. Though it did feel small when I first tried it, I love the size now. To me, it's the perfect watch. A perfect combination of smart and sporty. __________________ Omega Seamaster 2254.50 Rolex OP39 114300 black Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270

5 September 2021, 08:35 AM	#2
PhilippeD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Philippe Location: Netherlands Posts: 388	Congratulations! Great choice. Now spoil us with some pictures! ;)

5 September 2021, 08:36 AM	#3
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Congratulations

5 September 2021, 08:51 AM	#4
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Definitely a winner, congratulations!

5 September 2021, 08:53 AM	#5
heljestrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 250	Congratulations. Classic Rolex that stands the test of time. Enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2021, 09:53 AM	#7
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	Love it. Congrats!

5 September 2021, 10:28 AM	#9
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	Congrats! the new 36mm Exp is a true 36 and imo a homerun next to the SD43.

5 September 2021, 11:45 AM	#10
Casotakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 318	Congrats on the new watch! 36 looking too good these days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2021, 01:25 PM	#11
StillTrying "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Space Watch: 16570, black Posts: 965	Congratulations!! The new explorer is very nice and well proportioned! Enjoy!

5 September 2021, 02:30 PM	#12
Tanalasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: . Posts: 602	Lovely watch. Asked to be put on the EOI for this one. Getting more popular says the AD (though nowhere as popular as the other professional SS models). I see it as a very practical daily wearer.

5 September 2021, 05:56 PM	#14
watcher3223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: USA Posts: 34	Congrats!!!

5 September 2021, 11:21 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Enjoy it!

5 September 2021, 06:06 PM	#15
PaulChronometer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Paul Location: Europe Watch: Horage Array Posts: 192	Enjoy the watch!

6 September 2021, 01:28 AM	#18
Mcasseba Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Posts: 117	That's a classic.. big congrats!

6 September 2021, 01:34 AM	#19
telesquire Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: UK Posts: 379	Nice watch, always tempting me. How long did you have to wait for it?

6 September 2021, 01:36 AM	#20
Watchline Banned Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Watch: Omega, Hulk Posts: 86	Congratulations and wear in good health...

6 September 2021, 01:46 AM	#21
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 797	I'm glad Rolex went back to 36mm.

6 September 2021, 02:22 AM	#22
Pinchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 599	The new (old) is perfect. Easily my favorite rolex now.

6 September 2021, 03:13 AM	#23
Cryptochonos1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Texas Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 316	Congrats, although your wrist should usually fit well with a 39 or 40 because it’s the normal size

6 September 2021, 03:23 AM	#25
Tedwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 66	Congratulations, it’s such a classic - Comfortable & subtle, enjoy wearing it on any occasion.

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