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View Poll Results: Which 5 or 6 digit explorer do you prefer? | |||
14270 (36mm, 20mm lugs, folding clasp) | 22 | 3.94% | |
114270 (36mm, 20mm lugs, stamped clasp) | 44 | 7.87% | |
214270 (39mm matt dial, 20mm lugs, modern clasp) | 185 | 33.09% | |
124270 (36mm, 19mm lugs, modern clasp) | 168 | 30.05% | |
224270 (40mm, 21mm lugs, modern clasp) | 140 | 25.04% | |
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3 April 2023, 11:48 AM | #61 |
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i know its not in the poll but- Explorer 1016.
when i think of a classically beautiful, minimalist & timeless wristwatch, 1016 embodies all that in a way none can. it is as close to perfection as can get. |
3 April 2023, 01:09 PM | #62 |
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3 April 2023, 03:09 PM | #63 |
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The modern 36mm is by far the nicest, imo.
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5 April 2023, 12:35 PM | #64 |
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Voted 124270. I have the 114270 and I love wearing it, but the modern 36 photographs so well that it somehow renders the previous edition lacking.
The real question is whether I upgrade to the modern and keep the previous, or move it on? I did just pick up a 14060M, which will satisfy that 5 digit charm…. |
5 April 2023, 01:39 PM | #65 | |
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5 April 2023, 01:44 PM | #66 | |
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I think it looks amazing with the negative space with the name on the lower text rows. I also love the matt black face which is just a stunning imho.
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5 April 2023, 04:00 PM | #67 |
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5 April 2023, 04:35 PM | #68 |
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This is the first I've realized the new 40 has 21mm lug widths.
The Explorer I seems to be the one reference from Rolex where a decent amount of people swap out straps and 20mm would be nice. I voted the 40mm only because I love the experience of buying new from AD and the 36 is too small for me. |
5 April 2023, 04:39 PM | #69 |
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For me 39mm is the one. The 40mm could take the vote but 21 lug width is very irritating.
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5 April 2023, 04:46 PM | #70 |
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214270 for me - but each to their own.
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5 April 2023, 07:50 PM | #71 |
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What happened to the 124273 though?
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12 April 2023, 05:44 AM | #72 |
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Side by side of the 36 and 40 from Worn and Wound. The 40 looks weird IMO.
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12 April 2023, 05:56 AM | #73 |
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The 40mm. I wish it had been around years ago when I got my 39. The 39 just looked a tad too small on my wrist - even tried it twice!
I have a Sub now, but a 40mm Explorer a few years back would've saved me a lot of watch-swapping!
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27 April 2024, 07:12 AM | #74 |
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Just picked up a 39, 2016 with box and papers. I have owned most models and this watch really hits all the right marks. New favorite of all time.
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27 April 2024, 08:14 AM | #75 |
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have loved my 39mm for 5 years now. most comfortable watch ive worn, and fits almost any setting. just a great, simple watch
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27 April 2024, 05:54 PM | #76 |
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214270 is -the one-in my believe.
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27 April 2024, 08:53 PM | #77 |
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27 April 2024, 09:03 PM | #78 |
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My most worn. It’s never out of place.
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27 April 2024, 09:31 PM | #79 |
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28 April 2024, 12:38 AM | #80 |
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Funny how the 39mm is so popular here when in the real world it was a poor seller and struggles on the used market. Think you guys are just too ashamed to admit that you really dig a smaller watch.
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28 April 2024, 12:56 AM | #81 |
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I love my 224270. I don't get the whole "proportions are so off" crowd. I feel it wears smaller than a 41 DJ as well. Perfect watch.
Side note I have worn it non-stop for several months and the watch has only gained 3 seconds - truly mind blowing accuracy. |
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28 April 2024, 02:36 AM | #83 |
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I think a 224270 with a matte dial would be my alltime favorite. Until then, Ill stick with my 39mm MK2.
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28 April 2024, 02:46 AM | #84 |
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Definitely the modern 36mm with easylink. Can be purchased at retail price on the secondary market. Best value in a modern Rolex
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28 April 2024, 03:23 AM | #85 | |
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Well I guess I sort of fulfilled my own prophecy. Purchased this 14270 blackout, had it serviced and the crystal needed a change so I opted for a new AR crystal. |
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28 April 2024, 03:46 AM | #86 |
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29 April 2024, 01:29 AM | #88 |
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What is your favorite Explorer?
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29 April 2024, 01:59 AM | #89 |
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I was at the AD a couple days ago. Following up after expressing interest in an explorer 40mm. SA intimated that the two tone 36 was available. I told him I felt it was a woman’s watch. He seemed surprised. I feel a lot of women are looking for a larger watch and seems like they prefer a TT watch. My wife has mentioned liking the TT watches for their versatility matching jewelry.
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