what are your opinions on the new rolex explorer 1 39mm?

[subkrawler]

Yep. So the watch has gone through two calibre upgrades since that review.

Jeannie

Right. I only pointed that out so he would know there was another 36mm option, that didn't house the cal 3000...just in case the review scared him off.

[feilong108]

I have a Explorer with the Odets infamous 3000 calibre...mine is the A series...performed flawless since day 1 til now...no issues faced at all....within COSC specs

[Kayakman]

The new Explorer`s are nice,but the 1016 is my choice.

[gwolf]

Right. I only pointed that out so he would know there was another 36mm option, that didn't house the cal 3000...just in case the review scared him off.

thank for that info. very helpful.

The new Explorer`s are nice,but the 1016 is my choice.

been researching vintage models as well. what do you like about the 1016? why is it your choice over a newer 36mm and the new 39mm?

[peakay]

I've not seen the 39mm in the flesh, but I love my 114270, it's the model least instantly recognisable as a Rolex to most people which is a plus point for me, and on my 6.6" wrists doesn't look too small.

I think it's the Rolex most likely to be bought by someone buying a quality watch rather than buying the brand name!

[wilkinsonp]

both are very nice but the mark I for me as it can be picked up for very reasonable money used like mint boxed with papers quite a few out there.
going to be hard pushed to get much of a deal on the new one.

[mparker]

I like the new Explorer a lot. I looked at it a number of times, comparing it to my Aqua Terras. The black face Explorer and a white face AT would make a stunning pair. I'm not a big fan of Rolex but if I were to buy one it would likely be a Daytona. Still, I do like the Explorer and its fairly priced compared to the AT 8500.

[withthesword]

i absolutely love the styling of the ExpI, but i just can't live without a date function. and the ExpII looks too much like all the other sports models; sharing (essentially) the same dial, hands and case form factor. i hope Rolex finds it in their heart to release an explorer I with a date one day.

[Dr. Robert]

I like it.......but it's too big for my wrist....I went w/ the 36mm explorer, I like the look on my wrist better.

[wilkinsonp]

i absolutely love the styling of the ExpI, but i just can't live without a date function. and the ExpII looks too much like all the other sports models; sharing (essentially) the same dial, hands and case form factor. i hope Rolex finds it in their heart to release an explorer I with a date one day.

but surely then it would be esentally close to a sub? just without a graded bezel but I now what you mean I also struggle without a date which is why my daily wear is an oysterdate precision which is 2mm smaller than the old style explorer I and also sits perfect on my skinny wrists.