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Old 17 August 2021, 01:49 AM   #1
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I've just acquired what is probably the most comfortable Rolex I own. It wears much smaller than my Datejust Turn-o-Graph yet the proportions feel just right and the gold against the stainless steel is very subtle. I love it!
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Old 17 August 2021, 01:53 AM   #2
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I've just acquired what is probably the most comfortable Rolex I own. It wears much smaller than my Datejust Turn-o-Graph yet the proportions feel just right and the gold against the stainless steel is very subtle. I love it!
Congratulations.

It certainly does look good on your wrist.
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Old 17 August 2021, 02:18 AM   #3
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Looks fab, congrats
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Old 17 August 2021, 02:18 AM   #4
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Old 17 August 2021, 02:27 AM   #5
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Congratulations.

I’m looking at the SS model. I have a 36mm DateJust, and I love it.
I hear the new Explorer looks slightly bigger than the old Explorer.
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Old 17 August 2021, 02:44 AM   #6
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Congratulations! Looks great! I have the new 36mm Exp too, and agree it wears smaller than my 36mm DJ.
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Old 17 August 2021, 02:52 AM   #7
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Congrats! Lovely piece
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Old 17 August 2021, 04:43 AM   #8
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Congrats on a great pick up. Wears very well on you.
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Old 17 August 2021, 07:26 AM   #9
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Very versatile piece. Here’s mine.
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Old 17 August 2021, 11:15 AM   #10
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Congrats! Looks great in the metal
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Old 17 August 2021, 12:02 PM   #11
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Old 17 August 2021, 12:11 PM   #12
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Looks great, Gazoak. And yes, the gold there definitely isn't super-flashy and obtrusive.
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Old 17 August 2021, 12:15 PM   #13
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I had the opportunity to try this reference on at an AD last month and felt that it wore great. Congrats on your purchase.
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Old 17 August 2021, 06:18 PM   #14
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For those of us who like 36mm watches ; the Explorer is just so versatile in it's simplicity. I've put myself on the EOI!
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Old 17 August 2021, 06:23 PM   #15
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Congratulations. This is my favourite Rolex release for some time. Reminds me of the two-tone 5701 Explorer-Date from the 1950s.
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Old 17 August 2021, 06:27 PM   #16
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Congratulations.

I’m looking at the SS model. I have a 36mm DateJust, and I love it.
I hear the new Explorer looks slightly bigger than the old Explorer.
Thanks for all your comments.

It definitely wears smaller than a Datejust.
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Old 18 August 2021, 06:57 AM   #17
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It’s a lovely watch! Looks great on your wrist. Picked mine up a couple weeks ago, I think it fits superbly and the gold is very subtle.
Just a little concerned about the easy scratching on the gold!
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Old 18 August 2021, 06:59 AM   #18
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Congrats, looks great!

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Old 18 August 2021, 07:01 AM   #19
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It’s a lovely watch! Looks great on your wrist. Picked mine up a couple weeks ago, I think it fits superbly and the gold is very subtle.
Just a little concerned about the easy scratching on the gold!
Congrats. I’ve had mine a couple months now and it wears very well. It’s quite durable. Very Minor scuff marks at the outside of the bracelet from normal wear but that’s it. It’s an Explorer after all.
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Old 18 August 2021, 08:58 AM   #20
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Very sharp!
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Old 18 August 2021, 09:10 AM   #21
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Good looking watch.... congrats and enjoy!
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Old 18 August 2021, 09:12 AM   #22
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Old 18 August 2021, 09:16 AM   #23
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Look'n good with that Explorer!
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Old 18 August 2021, 09:21 AM   #24
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Old 18 August 2021, 09:32 AM   #25
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Congratulations.

I’m looking at the SS model. I have a 36mm DateJust, and I love it.
I hear the new Explorer looks slightly bigger than the old Explorer.
Proportions are different. Same diameter but more tapered lugs and narrower bracelet. Some day wears bigger, some smaller.

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Thanks for all your comments.

It definitely wears smaller than a Datejust.
I’d say this also depends on what generation/configuration. A 11 series white dial in steel? For sure. Current black dial TT? Probably about the same.
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Old 18 August 2021, 09:39 AM   #26
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Old 18 August 2021, 12:56 PM   #27
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Congrats! It looks absolutely amazing. I've been lusting after this one since it came out. Well, actually a week after it came out. For the first week I didn't care for it....now I absolutely love it. I've flirted with this one too and am pretty certain I'll eventually get it. It's too cool - and apparently quite comfortable - not to have.
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Old 9 October 2021, 12:38 AM   #28
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I've just acquired what is probably the most comfortable Rolex I own. It wears much smaller than my Datejust Turn-o-Graph yet the proportions feel just right and the gold against the stainless steel is very subtle. I love it!
Gorgeous.
How long did u waited for this?

I tried this today at my ad. Expressed my interest aa my birthday gift for my dad next yr and my ad says this is attainable by my dad birthday for me. Though bd is on june 2022.

Its light too.
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Old 9 October 2021, 12:43 AM   #29
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Very nice, I do like the straight forward design of this watch. The gold adds a nice contrast to the piece.
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Old 9 October 2021, 03:30 AM   #30
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Nice, enjoy!
There is a lot going on with this watch that doesn't capture well in photos (nice though they are). The dial and in particular the numerals and I've not seen a photo that really captures the beauty of the ss/gold contrast in natural light.
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