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I went with the 214270 mk2
The matte dial is major plus that helps with legibility, the proportions are spot-on, and the hands also have the correct proportions now. Before the 214270 came out, I was keeping with the older models (e.g. 14060M, 16600, 16710) as I didn't much care for the wider lugs on the sports line of recent years. That said, the newer bracelet is a work of art compared with the older models, balancing the head of the watch and making the watch sit comfortably on the wrist. The 214270 is also an understated watch (compared with other sports models with timing/GMT bezels), which means that 39mm wears very well dressed up or down (i.e. doesn't appear as large).
The 114270 is no slouch either though so it's all about what you're looking for. The two points that tip the scale for me toward the 214270 is the matte dial and greater comfort due to the updated bracelet. And for my larger wrist, the 214270 fits better, but that's dependent on the size of each person's wrist.
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Rolex Explorer 114270 vs. 214270. Opinions?
Its all about 36mm vs. 39mm. Keen to hear your opinions and experience on both.
Mine is a 214270 on a 7.25" wrist
It's the smallest size watch I can see myself wearing... ...
Looks perfect on your wrist
I was always a bit sceptical about the different proportions of the 214270 but i must admit i have never tried one on and it looks great on this pic.
Yes the proportions are fine and it is a good 39 mm example for my wrist
Other 39's look much smaller.
My wrist is about the same size as India Whiskey Charlie's...
and I'm old enough to have a couple of watches from the era when I wore 35-37mm watches. If I were to get a 36mm Explorer it would be a vintage piece. Otherwise the 39mm is perfect in my eyes. Kent
Thanks a lot for your thoughts.
I have been looking for a 36mm for a few months and its not easy to get hands on a piece in good condition. I have never worn the 39mm explorer but from a technical point of view it is the better watch. Both have pros and cons..
Id say 39mm is generally speaking the finest size for me.
Dont want to wear watches that are smaller or bigger. I must say i havent worn any of those pieces though.
I went with the 214270 mk2
The matte dial is major plus that helps with legibility, the proportions are spot-on, and the hands also have the correct proportions now. Before the 214270 came out, I was keeping with the older models (e.g. 14060M, 16600, 16710) as I didn't much care fo...
For me, the 39mm looks bloated
Stung by a bee. But that's just because I'm a fuddy from the 80s.
