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Juan Luis · 5 December 2023, 03:03 AM

After a three month wait, I acquired it and love it! I now have the 39mm and 40mm duo.

ZOOK · 5 December 2023, 03:15 AM

Congratulations Juan.

Juan Luis · 5 December 2023, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ZOOK

Congratulations Juan.

Thank you sir!

PBJ1925 · 5 December 2023, 03:44 AM

Congrats, and wear them in health!

shredace · 5 December 2023, 03:50 AM

Both sizes are awesome. Congratulations!

Juan Luis · 5 December 2023, 04:14 AM

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Congrats, and wear them in health!

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Originally Posted by shredace

Both sizes are awesome. Congratulations!

Thanks!

996marty · 5 December 2023, 04:18 AM

Very nice and congrats to you

Otto · 5 December 2023, 04:22 AM

Congrats!

nyc2la · 5 December 2023, 04:23 AM

Congrats!

What are your initial thoughts between the two?

Juan Luis · 5 December 2023, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Congrats!

What are your initial thoughts between the two?

The wider bracelet is also nice to have. And as I stated the dial is better looking and will now add more symmetrical to me.

nyc2la · 5 December 2023, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Juan Luis

The wider bracelet is also nice to have. And as I stated the dial is better looking and will now add more symmetrical to me.

Thanks for your reply. Both are great watches!

In what way is the dial on the new 40mm version more symmetrical?

Juan Luis · 5 December 2023, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Thanks for your reply. Both are great watches!

In what way is the dial on the new 40mm version more symmetrical?

Sorry, poor choice of words. I believe the "Explorer" name arguably sits better at the bottom.

Watchsprings · 5 December 2023, 12:59 PM

Congratulations, that’s a great versatile tool watch. I love my 36 and have been tempted by the 40. Enjoy you Explorer collection!

jb335 · 5 December 2023, 04:26 AM

Huge congrats! Such a classic.

Do you think you will keep both?

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brandrea · 5 December 2023, 04:51 AM

Very nice Juan, great reference

rfs · 5 December 2023, 05:08 AM

Congrats

KatGirl · 5 December 2023, 05:09 AM

If I may be so bold, why did you want both? Are you going to see which you prefer, and then sell one? Just curious, as they are so similar.

Kat

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Juan Luis · 5 December 2023, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rfs

Congrats

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

If I may be so bold, why did you want both? Are you going to see which you prefer, and then sell one? Just curious, as they are so similar.

Kat

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Thanks all!

I was interested because of the new release status with better looking IMO, dial. Also I have owned the 39mm for years now and was curious about how the new slightly larger 40 would wear. Both wear great. I guess it is the collector in me. Sorry to be so vague.

marmite2005 · 5 December 2023, 05:57 AM

Congrats, both very nice watches

omar-rye · 5 December 2023, 06:00 AM

Did you change the minute hand on your 39?

Juan Luis · 5 December 2023, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by marmite2005

Congrats, both very nice watches

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Originally Posted by AndyS

Congratulations! Fine looking watch!

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The bracelet and clasp are the biggest visual difference, with the narrowed bracelet making the watch appear much bigger. It looks like the bracelet/clasp are much more comfortable as well.

What are your thoughts on the difference? Is the new 40mm an improvement over the older 39?

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Congratulations!!!

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Congratulations Juan.

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Congrats!!!

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Did you change the minute hand on your 39?

Thanks!
I believe it is better than the 39 in the sense of new improvements with a new caliber with extended power reserve. But not much. That being said, I will not sell the watch. It is a keeper.
The second hand has not be changed. Nothing has.

Pius XIII · 5 December 2023, 08:03 AM

The minute hand seems longer than the original hand that came on the mark I 214270. If Rolex serviced it they may have switched it out on their own.

Juan Luis · 5 December 2023, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Billyrolls

Very cool. Congratz.

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Originally Posted by Pius XIII

The minute hand seems longer than the original hand that came on the mark I 214270. If Rolex serviced it they may have switched it out on their own.

Thanks!

I do not recall servicing that watch and I purchased it new. Thanks for the observation. I will definitely research this.

Rollieo · 5 December 2023, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Juan Luis

Thanks!

I do not recall servicing that watch and I purchased it new. Thanks for the observation. I will definitely research this.

That’s factory. I remember seeing a video about Explorer evolution and that’s one of the minute detail differences. 39mm comes with a longer minute hand that goes into the indices.

AndyS · 5 December 2023, 06:04 AM

Congratulations! Fine looking watch!

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Rollieo · 5 December 2023, 06:21 AM

The bracelet and clasp are the biggest visual difference, with the narrowed bracelet making the watch appear much bigger. It looks like the bracelet/clasp are much more comfortable as well.

What are your thoughts on the difference? Is the new 40mm an improvement over the older 39?

Michael1968 · 5 December 2023, 06:24 AM

Congratulations!!!

RichM · 5 December 2023, 06:53 AM

Congratulations Juan.

ltmgeller · 5 December 2023, 07:02 AM

Congrats!!!

Billyrolls · 5 December 2023, 08:06 AM

Very cool. Congratz.

5 December 2023, 03:03 AM	#1
Juan Luis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Juan Luis Location: Dominican Rep. Watch: Undecided Posts: 1,368	Explorer 40 After a three month wait, I acquired it and love it! I now have the 39mm and 40mm duo.

5 December 2023, 03:50 AM	#5
shredace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Posts: 243	Both sizes are awesome. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex DateJust 41 126333 \| Explorer II 216570 \| Submariner 114060 \| Submariner 116613LB Omega Seamaster Pro 2264.50 \| Seamaster Pro 300M 210.30.42.20.03.003 Panerai Radiomir PAM574

5 December 2023, 04:23 AM	#9
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Congrats! What are your initial thoughts between the two? __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

5 December 2023, 05:09 AM	#17
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,154	Explorer 40 If I may be so bold, why did you want both? Are you going to see which you prefer, and then sell one? Just curious, as they are so similar. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

5 December 2023, 06:53 AM	#28
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,753	Congratulations Juan. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

5 December 2023, 03:15 AM	#2
ZOOK 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,949	Congratulations Juan.

5 December 2023, 03:44 AM	#4
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	Congrats, and wear them in health!

5 December 2023, 04:18 AM	#7
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	Very nice and congrats to you

5 December 2023, 04:22 AM	#8
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	Congrats!

5 December 2023, 12:59 PM	#13
Watchsprings "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Cali Posts: 1,955	Congratulations, that’s a great versatile tool watch. I love my 36 and have been tempted by the 40. Enjoy you Explorer collection!

5 December 2023, 04:26 AM	#14
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	Huge congrats! Such a classic. Do you think you will keep both? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 December 2023, 04:51 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	Very nice Juan, great reference

5 December 2023, 05:08 AM	#16
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,391	Congrats

5 December 2023, 05:57 AM	#19
marmite2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: UK Watch: Slim wrist master Posts: 697	Congrats, both very nice watches

5 December 2023, 06:00 AM	#20
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,668	Did you change the minute hand on your 39?

5 December 2023, 08:03 AM	#22
Pius XIII "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The Sun Posts: 232	The minute hand seems longer than the original hand that came on the mark I 214270. If Rolex serviced it they may have switched it out on their own.

5 December 2023, 06:04 AM	#25
AndyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Andrew Location: Virginia Watch: Explorer Posts: 113	Congratulations! Fine looking watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 December 2023, 06:21 AM	#26
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	The bracelet and clasp are the biggest visual difference, with the narrowed bracelet making the watch appear much bigger. It looks like the bracelet/clasp are much more comfortable as well. What are your thoughts on the difference? Is the new 40mm an improvement over the older 39?

5 December 2023, 06:24 AM	#27
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Congratulations!!!

5 December 2023, 07:02 AM	#29
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Congrats!!! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 December 2023, 08:06 AM	#30
Billyrolls "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: New York Posts: 68	Very cool. Congratz.

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