The 39 mm explorer too thin

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toomanymse30m333

·May 27, 2014

Walked into the AD rolex and looked at the rolex 39 mm explorer . Thinking about upcoming 50 birthday gift to myself . is it me or does anyone think it's way too thin . My thought were it would look killer on a leather strap when I'm 75 .

 

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toomanymse30m333

·May 27, 2014

toomanymse30m333

Walked into the AD rolex and looked at the rolex 39 mm explorer . Thinking about upcoming 50 birthday gift to myself . is it me or does anyone think it's way too thin . My thought was I t would look killer on a leather strap when I'm 75 .

 

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adam78

·May 27, 2014

Never have seen it in person. I don't find the 1016 too thin, though, but what's your wrist size?

 

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toomanymse30m333

·May 27, 2014

I've never mesured but my watches are 40 mm plus speedmaster / brietling blackbird .i lIke substantual watches but not clunky .

 

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toomanymse30m333

·May 27, 2014

I was justed shocked at how thin it was . However loved everthing else about it

 

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Darlinboy

·May 27, 2014·Pratts! Will I B******S!!!

Nice indulgence to celebrate a milestone birthday.

IMO, the 39mm Explorer (ref. 214270) is a great size, and certainly is considered by many to be an iconic watch. Can't recall hearing it described as too thin, but watches are a personal item, and tastes in size, material, etc. etc. vary widely.

If it doesn't suit your taste, keep looking.

 

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adam78

·May 27, 2014

Yeah, definitely a matter of personal taste. On the other hand, I was shocked how thick the Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue is (being a modular chronograph movement).

 

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ulackfocus

·May 27, 2014

Watches, like supermodels, can NEVER be too thin. 😉

 

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LouS

·May 27, 2014·Mrs Nataf's Other Son

11.28mm. Over a centimeter. Nearly half an inch. Too thin? Too thin to stand on to reach the top shelf in the closet? Yes, I suppose so.

 

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Trev

·May 27, 2014·The Architect

I'd far prefer it to be too thin vs a chunky tall watch, those end up smashed in to too many things 😀 Thin is in!

 

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Privateday7

·May 28, 2014

Trev

I'd far prefer it to be too thin vs a chunky tall watch, those end up smashed in to too many things 😀 Thin is in!

That is ridiculously thick!!!! What they do put there? A dictionary?
Last week I tried on Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon. I already feel it as too thick. Cal 9300 achilles heel.
But this one?

 

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dsio

·May 28, 2014·Ash @ ΩF

LouS

11.28mm. Over a centimeter. Nearly half an inch. Too thin? Too thin to stand on to reach the top shelf in the closet? Yes, I suppose so.

One of the reasons I like my SS Daytona so much is that although its an automatic chronograph in a 100M W/R case, its only 12mm thick, makes for a sublimely wearable and comfortable piece.

Slightly off topic but how thick are the thinner El Primeros?

 

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toomanymse30m333

·May 29, 2014

Needs to be more like the Milguis .Needs to be a tad beefier

 

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toomanymse30m333

·May 29, 2014

toomanymse30m333

Needs to be more like the Milgauss quote]

 

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speedbird

·May 30, 2014

It's the size it needs to be. Rolex doesn't add superfluous thickness because it looks better. An oyster case is designed to meet a specific depth rating and then 25%. It is what it is, for a reason

 

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Privateday7

·May 30, 2014

toomanymse30m333

Needs to be more like the Milguis .Needs to be a tad beefier

Well, you already have the answer. Choose Milgauss instead. I always respect Milgauss above Explorer.

 

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dsio

·May 31, 2014·Ash @ ΩF

Privateday7

Well, you already have the answer. Choose Milgauss instead. I always respect Milgauss above Explorer.

The Milgauss is a superb watch, I am really, REALLY tempted to pick one up. Trev's even been trying to talk me out of it and failing 😀

I just love the GV in so many ways.