Explorer I -124270 Gen & Clean Comprehensive Comparison

[smartypants91]

Great comparison, Steve, thank you!

 

[Buythedip]

These comparison threads are one of the best things about RWI!

Great post Steve thank you.

 

[Got20Mate]

Anyone bought one yet?

 

[Rollyman]

Anyone bought one yet?

I‘m waiting …

 

[idontgrillonwed]

Anyone bought one yet?

I’m just waiting to get paid. I thought I was done with reps, but man do I have a soft spot for that 3-6-9 with lume.

 

[Reaps]

Anyone bought one yet?

QC has been appearing all around, some people have recieved it already

 

[watchwatchwatch12345]

Thanks and it looks great!

 

[Relent]

Anyone bought one yet?

Just ordered this yesterday in 39mm

 

[Relent]

ok. thanks
I was refering to the 39 which I own. I don't feel the crystal is bad, watch in hand

I believe the 39mm is just slightly thinner

 

[FaintOrGloch]

Anyone bought one yet?

I contacted my usual TD and he said there’s a 1-3 month lead time. Anyone else has that? Can’t be the case if people have QC pics already.

 

[Parto]

I ordered yesterday and got QC today but guess it depends if your TD has stock in hand or not

 

[mrln]

Anyone bought one yet?

yes! getting my QC pics today!

QC has been appearing all around, some people have recieved it already

where do they poped up for example?

I contacted my usual TD and he said there’s a 1-3 month lead time. Anyone else has that? Can’t be the case if people have QC pics already.

Ordered via Sead and had to wait almost 3 weeks (for QC). Thought it would be a little faster. But compared to 1-3 month it was faaast!

I ordered yesterday and got QC today but guess it depends if your TD has stock in hand or not

That's super fast! I'm curious, which TD is it?

 

[rickyman94]

Mine just shipped out, should be here in a few days! Super excited for this one

 

[Got20Mate]

This is pretty exciting actually, I've been waiting patiently for another one of these to hit market worth buying. Intrigued to see everyone's hauls

 

[Reaps]

It wears small, it feels smaller than my Datejust 36. I was correct that my dial was shifted left. But otherwise it's solid.

 

[Reaps]

To conclude :

1. It is small. It feels and wears much smaller than the Datejust 36, because of the narrower bracelet.
2. The VR3230 winds smoothly and has no rotor noise.
3. I don't think a deep crystal is necessary, the crystal is solid, Clean has gotten better.
4. Bracelet feels much better than BP, it's great.
5. Clasp is solid.
6. Lume is like solid 6/10, it's not like a sub but it'll glow blue. But don't come in expecting amazing lume, the indices are small after all.
7. Printing is great on the dial.
8. Crown issue is not even noticeable on wrist. The thing is so small that you cannot tell the crown is off unless you have a loupe.

Overall, if you're on the fence. Get it. It's great. No need for V2. Great 36mm by Clean, fantastic stuff.

Let me know if you want any more pictures. I'll take some in sunlight tomorrow.

 

[Got20Mate]

To conclude :

1. It is small. It feels and wears much smaller than the Datejust 36, because of the narrower bracelet.
2. The VR3230 winds smoothly and has no rotor noise.
3. I don't think a deep crystal is necessary, the crystal is solid, Clean has gotten better.
4. Bracelet feels much better than BP, it's great.
5. Clasp is solid.
6. Lume is like solid 6/10, it's not like a sub but it'll glow blue. But don't come in expecting amazing lume, the indices are small after all.
7. Printing is great on the dial.
8. Crown issue is not even noticeable on wrist. The thing is so small that you cannot tell the crown is off unless you have a loupe.

Overall, if you're on the fence. Get it. It's great. No need for V2. Great 36mm by Clean, fantastic stuff.

Let me know if you want any more pictures. I'll take some in sunlight tomorrow.

This is awesome - Thanks for posting this information!

 

[Relent]

It wears small, it feels smaller than my Datejust 36. I was correct that my dial was shifted left. But otherwise it's solid.

Looks great.I see you have the 36 and 39 mm. For reference, what is your wrist size? I went with the 39 mm (7 1/8 wrist)

 

[Reaps]

Looks great.I see you have the 36 and 39 mm. For reference, what is your wrist size? I went with the 39 mm (7 1/8 wrist)

The 39 is BP.

My wrist is 6.25in with a 51mm lug span. The camera distorts pretty badly.

I think if you like classical sized watches this is fantastic. It wears similar to a 34mm tbh. But if you don't like small watches and prefer the modern aesthetic, the 39mm is absolutely the correct choice.

But I suspect most people will prefer the 39mm, it's more contemporary.

 

[Relent]

The 39 is BP.

My wrist is 6.25in with a 51mm lug span. The camera distorts pretty badly.

I think if you like classical sized watches this is fantastic. It wears similar to a 34mm tbh. But if you don't like small watches and prefer the modern aesthetic, the 39mm is absolutely the correct choice.

But I suspect most people will prefer the 39mm, it's more contemporary.

Thanks. That’s what I was hoping to hear…
It’s crazy because on your wrist the 36 mm looks like it’s proportioned perfectly but you’re right, those close-up pictures play tricks on your mind. I have no idea why the Exp model bracelet doesn’t gradually taper drop the case, which imo would have more of a seamless elegance. I have watched comparison videos of the 36 mm to the 39 mm ad nauseam.