IronSpidy

IronSpidy
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Journey to OP36 (Larger Wrist)...

Hello Friends, I have a close to 7.75" wrist and like classic / vintage sizing in watches generally. As I get older, lighter watches in general appeal...
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Explorer 36 v 40

PS - Pardon the smudges / fingerprints on the glass... :)
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Opinions on Speedy Reduced II (3539.50) & prices

Hello all, Just started learning about the Speedy Reduced models and may look at 3539.50 (Speedmaster Reduced II). Have a few questions as someone new...
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Recent Comments

commented on Thoughts on the new Nivada F77 Meteorite? ·

Thoughts on movements they use in these (havent had much experience with Soprods)?

commented on Finally the Astra has landed! ·

Lovely. What made you chose White over the Blue?

commented on A personal journey around the Rolex Explorer ·

Thanks my friend - I was offered the 36 and it's on hold with a partial payment. I was 2nd guessing it, but this feedback is encouraging (as I keep going back to 36 for me being the right one - even with a 7.5" wrist)

commented on A personal journey around the Rolex Explorer ·

My wrist size is sort of similar to yours and I prefer smaller watches... Was wondering now that the bigger is available again, would you go for it. 😉

commented on A personal journey around the Rolex Explorer ·

Thoughts on the 40 @marioap ?

commented on Explorer 36 v 40 ·

Thank you all for your kind support & thoughts. Neither the 36mm OR 40mm spoke to me (I still love the Explorer Dial) and I passed on the 36mm, so another enthusiast can enjoy it.

  • 36mm case size is ok, but bracelet tapers too much

  • 40mm bezel and bracelet are too wide.

  • Considered prior 36mm (114270) but like the 369 lumed.

  • The 39m (214270 MKII), has a lot of thoughts on proportions in the community and I havent tried it. Also cant find it at a decent price.

Guess will just live with the Lorier Falcon III for now.

commented on Explorer 36 v 40 ·

The thing on the 40 that has felt weird to me is the size of the bezel (its chunky / wide) and the 21mm bracelet width (gives an integrated feel); and in the process loses the vintage charm.

Though as a unit the 40mm is well designed...

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