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Just dropped my Explorer 124270 🤦🏻‍♂️

Well I just dropped my 3 month old Explorer from the top of my bathroom medicine cabinet onto the tile floor (about 6 1/2’) 🤦🏻‍♂️. It hit the ground pretty hard on its side. The bracelet lock popped off, which I managed to get back on (has a thick spri…

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Thoughts on Explorer 36 size

I personally am ok with it as far as comfort and how it looks from my point of view while wearing it. Just curious as to what people think about it in my wrist. I went into the Rolex AD in Mykonos Greece and the salesperson was telling me that the Expl…

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Opinion Which of these 3 for my wrist? Explorer 1 36m, 4m or Milgauss

I own the 36mm Explorer 124270. I m so used to 40mm + watches that I’m still getting used to the smaller size. Am I just being insecure about it being small, or does it look ? Otherwise today I went into a dealer today and have an opportunity to trade…

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Explorer 124270 🤪

I just picked this up on Tuesday. It’s a 2022 with cards. I was on the fence about trading my new 3861 Speedmaster for this Explorer. I was offered this or a ‘25 black OP for my speedy plus cash. I was worried about the size, the fact that it wasn’t ne…

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Brand new Rolex Op 36mm vs 2022 Explorer 1 36 mm

I’m being offered a 2022 Explorer 1 with warranty card or a brand new 2025 oyster perpetual 36mm black dial with box and card for $250 more than the Explorer. I’m undecided. I would lean toward the Explorer if it were brand new but I’m thinking even th…

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