38 mm. Ref 1655.

Jan 09, 2020,13:48 PM
 






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Rolex experts... I have a question please, if you don't mind...

 
 By: HighEndOne : January 9th, 2020-13:41
In the past, did Rolex ever make a slightly smaller version of either the Explorer II or the Yacht-Master? I recall seeing an Explorer II in a smaller size some time ago in a display case. I'm just not sure it was authentic. I am looking for a daily-weare... 

38 mm. Ref 1655.

 
 By: amanico : January 9th, 2020-13:48
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Thank you Amanico.

 
 By: HighEndOne : January 9th, 2020-14:24
I looked it up... aka the Steve McQueen? WOW. Very cool.

Yes, the Yatchmaster has been made in smaller sizes. I believe they still do. Check their website. I believe my sister has a 36mm or so.

 
 By: Catulle : January 9th, 2020-14:51
Regarding the Explorer, no, not in modern times, so to speak. There those initial ones in old Submariner cases or so which could have been smaller. In any case, the Yatchmaster wears rather small because of the bezel and thinner case. Just checked, they h... 

37 mm is smallest

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : January 9th, 2020-15:55
www.rolex.com

There is a Lady YM 29mm [nt]

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : January 10th, 2020-00:44

What I thought... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : January 10th, 2020-05:39

Yacht-Master and Explorer

 
 By: roberto1 : January 11th, 2020-13:23
Yacht-Master 1 originally came in 35mm and 40mm Later 35mm was disconnected and now that watch bears 37mm. Explorer 1 came as 1665. in 38mm then 40mm and currently resides in 42mm I think you might be referring to the Explorer 1 though! Earlier ones 1016....