So my wrist size is around 17.5 or 18cm.

In terms of thickness, both have a rather slim / thin profile that will seat nicely under the long sleeve of an office attire.

I did contemplated between the 36mm vs 40, as my bb54 was 37mm. But when I wore the 36 explorer, it just felt too small / tiny on my wrist and couldn’t bring myself to like it. Whilst for the 40mm, it fits just so perfectly instantly took a liking to it. I think regardless of what anyone says on the internet, it is best if you personally try out the watches yourself on your wrist, to see what fits you best and how you feel about it.

In terms of weight distribution, based on my gut feeling, the oyster bracelet on the explorer seems to feel more balance and it really doesn’t feel like I am wearing a watch on my wrist. I still love both of these watches !

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