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akop · 3 April 2023, 05:18 PM

I don't understand why Rolex made the 40mm variant. The 39 mkii is king.

They should just have one variant rather than adding another size.. It feels a little bit.. Ummm.. Strange.. A little bit like the smaller sized Tudor subs...

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Watchsama · 3 April 2023, 05:34 PM

Based on this picture, I think the 36 would have suited you better...

RoRoRo · 3 April 2023, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchsama

Based on this picture, I think the 36 would have suited you better...

Why?? Lugs don’t extend the wrist and you can see one link either side. Plus phone camera takes pics out of proportion.

Watchsama · 4 April 2023, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RoRoRo

Why?? Lugs don’t extend the wrist and you can see one link either side. Plus phone camera takes pics out of proportion.

It takes over the whole wrist... It can be the way the photo was taken tho

tifosi · 4 April 2023, 06:43 AM

The 36mm is king.

diracpoint · 4 April 2023, 08:31 AM

I'm not too bothered about the size being a few mms here or there, but none of the recent modern explorers have matte dial, which is a deal breaker for me. I also prefer "Explorer" text at the bottom half of the dial.

Overall, I'm happy with mine! 🤗

White Collar Boy · 4 April 2023, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by akop

I don't understand why Rolex made the 40mm variant. The 39 mkii is king.

They should just have one variant rather than adding another size.. It feels a little bit.. Ummm.. Strange.. A little bit like the smaller sized Tudor subs...

I guess there’s something for everyone. Your watch looks great though.

visualplane · 4 April 2023, 09:44 AM

Ny325 · 4 April 2023, 10:33 AM

The 39mm was the sweet spot in my opinion.

soho · 4 April 2023, 10:40 AM

I’ll play.

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omar-rye · 4 April 2023, 10:45 AM

I do agree that some wrists would complement the 36mm size much more elegantly

Here’s my 214270

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Buchmann69 · 4 April 2023, 12:25 PM

Kenny G · 4 April 2023, 12:53 PM

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That looks amazing on the rubber Buchmann.

As for sizing, it made a lot of sense in my mind getting rid of the 39 in favour of the 40 so that the spread between the sizes was significant enough. This is more inline with the 36 and 40/41 offerings of other models.

pa1113 · 4 April 2023, 12:56 PM

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Is the black strap an Everest? Or something else?

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diracpoint · 4 April 2023, 01:17 PM

@Buchmann69: Is that jubilee bracelet from the current GMT lineup? Looks great!

Does the lug width match with the bracelet?

GGGMT · 4 April 2023, 01:43 PM

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Kevin of Larchmont · 4 April 2023, 01:51 PM

You 39 fanbois sound like you are trying to convince yourselves.

omar-rye · 4 April 2023, 02:05 PM

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You 39 fanbois sound like you are trying to convince yourselves.

It’s a pump and dump play

Ollie1982 · 4 April 2023, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

You 39 fanbois sound like you are trying to convince yourselves.

They’re not convincing anyone, especially not themselves!

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Rashid.bk · 4 April 2023, 03:11 PM

That matte dial is just amazing, for me this reference is the best of the Explorers.

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I do agree that some wrists would complement the 36mm size much more elegantly

Here’s my 214270

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Newt · 4 April 2023, 08:31 PM

Blasphemy? Maybe. But I love it. 39mm on a GMTc bracelet.

LA_LEC · 4 April 2023, 08:57 PM

PenDelicate · 4 April 2023, 09:03 PM

These watches look gorgeous.

Peter Toronto · 4 April 2023, 10:27 PM

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That’s what always draws me to the 39 mm iteration … that matte dial. Oh so nice.

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brandrea · 4 April 2023, 10:31 PM

I’ll be curious when someone here can post caliper measurements of the 36, 39 and 40.

watchwatcher · 4 April 2023, 11:49 PM

I think the 39 is a nice size, too. Looks good on you.

My only guess was the 39 may not have been a good seller? I was actually a little shocked to see a larger size introduced this year to go with the 36, TBH.

tifosi · 4 April 2023, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I think the 39 is a nice size, too. Looks good on you.

My only guess was the 39 may not have been a good seller? I was actually a little shocked to see a larger size introduced this year to go with the 36, TBH.

What better way to sell all those left over 39s then to call it 40, now??

goldboy · 5 April 2023, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by akop

I don't understand why Rolex made the 40mm variant. The 39 mkii is king.

They should just have one variant rather than adding another size.. It feels a little bit.. Ummm.. Strange.. A little bit like the smaller sized Tudor subs...
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I little bit like a watered down reference?

Definitely takes some clout away from the Explorer 1, and places it into the DJ / OP category.

They would never offer two sizes of the Sub or Daytona.

lourenofre · 5 April 2023, 12:29 AM

Perfect Size for me

goldboy · 5 April 2023, 12:31 AM

The 39mm and 40mm Explorer thread aka Dinner Plate wrist shots.

That's the reason I passed on it at the AD, the dial felt too large and empty.

3 April 2023, 05:18 PM	#1
akop "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Real Name: Heon Location: Germany Watch: 124300 / 124060 / Posts: 96	The mkii 39mm Explorer - show us your 39!! I don't understand why Rolex made the 40mm variant. The 39 mkii is king. They should just have one variant rather than adding another size.. It feels a little bit.. Ummm.. Strange.. A little bit like the smaller sized Tudor subs... Sent from my SM-S901B using Tapatalk

4 April 2023, 06:43 AM	#5
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	The 36mm is king. __________________ Russ

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3 April 2023, 05:34 PM	#2
Watchsama "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Tellus Posts: 194	Based on this picture, I think the 36 would have suited you better...

4 April 2023, 08:31 AM	#6
diracpoint 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,376	I'm not too bothered about the size being a few mms here or there, but none of the recent modern explorers have matte dial, which is a deal breaker for me. I also prefer "Explorer" text at the bottom half of the dial. Overall, I'm happy with mine! 🤗

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visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,170

4 April 2023, 10:33 AM	#9
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,805	The 39mm was the sweet spot in my opinion.

4 April 2023, 10:40 AM	#10
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,041	I’ll play. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 April 2023, 10:45 AM	#11
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,221	I do agree that some wrists would complement the 36mm size much more elegantly Here’s my 214270 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 April 2023, 01:17 PM	#15
diracpoint 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,376	@Buchmann69: Is that jubilee bracelet from the current GMT lineup? Looks great! Does the lug width match with the bracelet?

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4 April 2023, 01:51 PM	#17
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,954	You 39 fanbois sound like you are trying to convince yourselves.

4 April 2023, 08:31 PM	#21
Newt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Bumpkin, USA Watch: 1971 GMT Pepsi Posts: 172	Blasphemy? Maybe. But I love it. 39mm on a GMTc bracelet.

4 April 2023, 09:03 PM	#23
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: P-serial 116518 Posts: 1,153	These watches look gorgeous.

4 April 2023, 10:31 PM	#25
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,441	I’ll be curious when someone here can post caliper measurements of the 36, 39 and 40.

4 April 2023, 11:49 PM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,578	I think the 39 is a nice size, too. Looks good on you. My only guess was the 39 may not have been a good seller? I was actually a little shocked to see a larger size introduced this year to go with the 36, TBH.

5 April 2023, 12:31 AM	#30
goldboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: canada Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 433	The 39mm and 40mm Explorer thread aka Dinner Plate wrist shots. That's the reason I passed on it at the AD, the dial felt too large and empty.

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