Mark Eleven Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 I like the design of Explorer - clean & classic design. In fact, I am thinking of getting one.... but I'm quite concern and worried abt the 36mm diameter being too small, as I am so used to wearing Sub and Speedy Pro which is 40mm and 42mm respectively. Do you think Explorer I at 36mm is small in view of the bigger watch trend nowadays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 No big difference with a 40 mm. Smaller, yes, but it is my same case and I can live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 The 114270 may indeed seem a bit small at 36mm- Especially with today's trends. Even compared to a 16610 Sub, it may seem small as the Sub will be a bit bigger- thicker, wider, heavier, etc. plus the poportions are different- Caseback sits different and the bezel is more substantial, all lending to a bigger 'feeling' watch. If you have a DJ or DD, I'd compare to one of those as it feels about the same with regards to wrist presence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo2001 Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 I admit that I am not a "big watch" nut but rather wear a lot of 40-42mm watches....Subs and the like, SMP, etc. To me, the smaller size of the Explorer is part of the clean and classic look..it is what it is. With the oyster band, it totals up to a fair chunk of metal and is in no danger of getting lost on your wrist. I think it it looks very well balanced size-wise. I also like wearing the Exp1 with a long sleeve shirt and a sportcoat, where an MBW DRSD or even a mod Sub makes a huge bulge and gets caught up on the cuff. I love mine and I'd recommend it without hesitation. A CLASSIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 It is smaller, but it 'works' very nicely. Great watch IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaman Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 I think if you do some research you will find that dial size of Explorer I is a tad smaller than a Submariner and a tad bigger than a SeaDweller. The cases of these watches may be bigger, but the actual watch face on all of them are about the same size, around 30mm. It is a great understated look. I have an Explorer I and love it and would not be without it. I generally prefer watches 40mm and under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jec97t Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Hey Mark, It is smaller but still a substansial and attractive watch. I own one and I must say as a professional, it you are wearing cuffed shirts i cant imagine anything bigger. Avoid the trend, if you want a sport watch that is fine, but this is one of the ONLY stainless jobs that can go from casual to dress and for that reason it is a versatile, worthwhile addition to any collection. JEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 I think if you do some research you will find that dial size of Explorer I is a tad smaller than a Submariner and a tad bigger than a SeaDweller. The cases of these watches may be bigger, but the actual watch face on all of them are about the same size, around 30mm. It is a great understated look. I have an Explorer I and love it and would not be without it. I generally prefer watches 40mm and under. Apologies for bumping an old thread but it's the only one I could find that referred to what I was looking for! I was just wondering if the 30mm dial was the size that the full-size (36mm?) datejust's used? Thanks for any help you can give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 If I recall correct, my gen 14270 Explorer dial was around 28mm; the gen 16200 DJ dial it replaced was also 28mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Cool, thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 The gen is ridiculously priced. I dunno how it is now it used to be almost the same as 16610 and 16710! :eek: I'm not a fan of XXXL watches, either... but ExpI is just way too small for me. Always liked it though. Have you read sd4k's review of the rep ExpI? Classic stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadan Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 As many members have already mentioned, the smaller size of the EXP I is a part of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 wadan, Do you still have that old vintage IWC Pilot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadan Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 wadan, Do you still have that old vintage IWC Pilot? Hi Ubi , great to see you yes ,, I still do ,,,, And please do not worry, you will be the first to know if I decided to part with it cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Great to see you as well, my friend! That watch, kind sir, is a beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 The gen is ridiculously priced. I dunno how it is now it used to be almost the same as 16610 and 16710! :eek: I'm not a fan of XXXL watches, either... but ExpI is just way too small for me. Always liked it though. Have you read sd4k's review of the rep ExpI? Classic stuff. Thanks for the great link to sd4000's review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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