I have the 39 mm Explorer since 2016 and every time I get a new watch I always end up going back to my beloved explorer. The best watch ever!

I stick to your opinion, i love my 39 mk2, much more sportier and easy to read .

@Amaru_r

2 жыл бұрын

A shitter u would like to own 😂🥳💪🏼

I’m on the waiting list for the 36 and I have 7” wrists it felt perfect I can wear big or small I have vintage omegas at 34 and 35mm they all look good because they are well designed beautiful objects, great video mate 👍

I compared my 36mn to a 39mm today actually. I gotta say, the 39mm seems like a ham fisted explosion of the 36mm. I'm sure no 39mm will be unhappy, but the 36mm is my favorite piece.

Great comparison. I posted a video comparison of the 36mm vs 39mm on my wrist and was surprised by how big a difference there is between the two models. Everyone tells me the 36mm is better for my wrist but I love my 39mm!

The 39 has too much black space on the dial, 36 all the way 👌

@StruanRobertson29

2 жыл бұрын

36mm is the correct size for this watch

I am a Rolex guy, i think any size you are comfortable with is ok.

Does anybody know the reference number of the oyster perpetual at 0:30?

are the dial diameters the same size?

the 36 looks better than the 39 on your own wrist .

Is it easy to get the new 36mm Explorer in Dubai? I'm a huge watch nerd, and just now have started to get near the retail price in savings, but it seems any steel rolex is impossible to get these days, and Qatari AD is pretty meh in terms of customer service.

The 124270 lug to lug is 43 per this video and most other channels. However not sure why in Bark & Jack (Adrian Baker) says it's 45.5 lug to lug and gives reason why it's so. But it's not clear to me. Anyone knowns?

Love this video, I take the 36mm

Great comparison but the 36mm looks waaaay better on your wrist. The 36mm is more refined than the 39mm. Which wears more like a 41mm. Both are amazing pieces but the 36mm is a winner if you have a wrist smaller than 7 inches. The 39 looks great on big wrists but it looks like it’s swollen on smaller wrists.

Very nice video, great music choice and watch presentation. So far your best video.

@TheDubaiExpat

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

👍 very useful comparison thanks..

How collectable do you think my 2018 Explorer 214270 will be or should I sell it and upgrade to a Batman or Skydweller?

@TheDubaiExpat

2 жыл бұрын

keep it :)

My 39 came with the newer card in 2020.

The 36mm would fit my wrist better and I think a time-only watch does not need to be big. To me the glossy black dial is what completes the deal, I think it looks so much more refined and better than the matte black/grey

Thanks so much for the video

I really like the size and the dial, but the bracelet is what kills the deal. Shud have kept the standard 20mm bracelet and the standar clasp size.

Amazing quality video and very thourough comparasion

Wondering whats your wrist size?

Subtlety & Simplicity are in fact the ultimate sophistication ! Rolex Explorer in 36 mm as style remains while fashion fades !

Would definitely take the 39mm and great informative video TDE

Is it still possible to get a new/2020 explorer mkii for retail or close to it? If not what would be a reasonable price because if I could have picked it up for the price you paid for your 39mm just last year I would do it without hesitation. I am seeing older releases for more than what you paid for it new. I don’t want to pay something that is waaay over that won’t even itself out in the long run. Thanks to anyone who can chime in. 💪

@TheDubaiExpat

2 жыл бұрын

I think only possible if you have a good contact at an authorized dealer and by any chance they get some old stock.

@Jsean

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDubaiExpat thanks for the reply. The closest to new I can find in my local area is a 2020 with all box and papers originally purchased from an AD is still around 12k USD. I understand a little markup but double since last year is a bit too much don’t you think?? From what I hear at least where I am it’s hard to get anything new from rolex without waiting forever.

8 inch wrist and I wear the 36mm. I just works for me. I have other, bigger watches but none are as comfortable as the explorer

This watch so nice... Thanks for sharing 👍

I want the 39mm on black rubber with a deployment clasp.

The 39 looks and wears more like a Michael Koors ladies fashion watch - way too big. 36 is the right size for a man of taste and class.

@user-bm4ps5ld5l

2 жыл бұрын

Men do not wear 36mm watches

@bobbycalifornia7077

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-bm4ps5ld5l They always have. Get some class.

@user-bm4ps5ld5l

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbycalifornia7077 might need a sex change first to wear anything that small.

@bobbycalifornia7077

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-bm4ps5ld5l Invicta has a nice 50 mm ninja turtle watch for your tastes. You can even get it in rose “gold” to impress all your friends.

@user-bm4ps5ld5l

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbycalifornia7077 is Bobby short for Barbara? Anyhow I'll stick to my explorer thanks barbs 👍

Great video. Loved the comparison. Thanks 🍻

Just had an opportunity to try on the 39. It’s a good hardy size on the wrist, but my 36 just feels perfect. Maybe because I have smaller wrist 6.5.

@inCanada55

3 ай бұрын

Bought the newest-model (124270) 36 for my 6.5 wrist. The case actually measures closer to 35.5 on my caliper. When on the wrist, I found the watch having a "boy size" look, for want of a better term. Large step down from my daily 40mm GMT-Master. After one week, I jumped on an opportunity to trade my 36 for the 39 Explorer. Could not be happier with that decision. Originally, though reluctantly, had opted for the 36 after reading a lot of posts from folks with similar-size wrists as mine, touting perfection in the fit of the 36. Perhaps for them, but a costly error for me. If you normally wear a 39mm or 40mm watch, or even larger, you WILL notice a significant difference with the 36. Consider that carefully before plunking down your hard-earned cash. I know I should have!

@michaelriera6277

3 ай бұрын

Saw your comment and want to offer an update. After owning the 124270 for 7 months I’ve decided to sell it. I really wanted to love this watch, but it never felt right. It’s diminutive or as you put it “boy sized “. I think the very thin bracket may have a lot to do with it. This was to be my one and done but unfortunately it just never wore right.

39mm mark 2 dial is definitely my choice

I tried it on my 7.5" wrist and the 36mm is too small. I'm just too used to 38-42mm watches, the 36mm is too small. That's why I got 39mm. The 39mm shot up in price. It looks like people like larger watches anyway...

I had the 39mm, but now have the 36mm. Proportions are much better.

When is a watch too big or too small? Here is a question for the viewers. For the large 42+ mm watch wearers, do you regularly take the watch off when you get home? And are you more likely wear a smaller watch longer? Not all men have large risk. Also when you see a large guy with an even larger watch, to me it seems out of balance. But these are personal tastes. The average wrist size in north america is roughly 7.25" and with the rise in "arm presence" design in watches, I would think the 36 would seem small. But again, it all depends on whether you have a large wrist and also whether watch presence is a must. But I would differ in categorizing this as a woman size.

Like many things the perfect version may sit somewhere in the middle, maybe 37.5mm. But having to choose I'll take the 36mm 11 times out of 10

@joeschlicht

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have concluded that 37.5 (or even 38mm) is the perfect size for my wrist (in that time only style watch). The 38mm Seiko SKX looks tiny as a dive watch on my wrist.

For me 39 is perfect for man!

when the 36mm was released I wished to have waited a few months as I received my 39mm a couple months prior. however after seeing the 36 I am happier than ever about my 39

Moin Niko! I hope I’m going to be able to try on the the 36mm soon. I’ve got a 18.5cm left wrist and over 19.5cm on my right wrist. IMHO the 36mm fits your smaller wrist better. But I could understand your decision. Best regards, Claus

@TheDubaiExpat

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claus, let me know your feedback once you tried it :)

Tried on the 36mm. To me it felt definitely too small. I have a 16.5-17 cm wrist. I am not a person who fancies large watches, but 36 felt just small

@Tonysoprano497

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I tried it on this week it felt very small like a 34mm

@christopherliang6879

3 жыл бұрын

It does seem to wear closer to a 34mm OP than a 36mm OP

@REDDAWN2010

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what she said..

@inCanada55

3 ай бұрын

This was my experience: Bought the newest-model (124270) 36 for my 6.5 wrist. The case actually measures closer to 35.5 on my caliper. When on the wrist, I found the watch having a "boy size" look, for want of a better term. Large step down from my daily 40mm GMT-Master. After one week, I jumped on an opportunity to trade my 36 for the 39 Explorer. Could not be happier with that decision. Originally, though reluctantly, had opted for the 36 after reading a lot of posts from folks with similar-size wrists as mine, touting perfection in the fit of the 36. Perhaps for them, but a costly error for me. If you normally wear a 39mm or 40mm watch, or even larger, you WILL notice a significant difference with the 36. Consider that carefully before plunking down your hard-earned cash. I know I should have!

36mm is the original size and what I will be getting! Will be better having a range of different sized Rolex pieces in my collection.

@aussieexpat

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! There are enough ~40mm watches. The 36mm explorer actually stands out and is my now favorite watch depite having multiple steel sports rolexes more heavily coveted.

@airkingben

3 жыл бұрын

@@aussieexpat I know you, 🇦🇺Aussie in Las Vegas! Yr 36mm looks better on you than yr 40mm hulk or 41 black Sub imo.

@aussieexpat

3 жыл бұрын

@@airkingben i agree! But i do have a 42mm I just picked up today 🤣🤣

@airkingben

3 жыл бұрын

@@aussieexpat my guess is a Polar

Because the 39mm version was discontinued what is that going to mean in terms of it appeal and value? Why was it discontinued? It is such a good size.

@isluderea8322

Жыл бұрын

Because they brought back a 40mm Version. I got a 36mm . It simply looks better on my wrist…

Super Video Freundliche Grüsse Richmond Watchtes

Perfect review!

39mm for me

Love your videos.

@TheDubaiExpat

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Being very objective - The 39mm explorer fits better on your wrist and most men's wrists. Most people who say that 36mm fits better usually come in with the knowledge that the original explorer design was at 36mm and are fed with the idea about too much "space" in the dial. But objectively, the 39mm fits better.. just try on both and ask your wife standing beside you, which one looks better. :)

@SuperAJ360

3 жыл бұрын

Even Rolex itself fed with idea that 36mm is better, thus return to its original size.

@WristHunt

3 жыл бұрын

@@SuperAJ360 I doubt Rolex said that 36mm was better, they just returned back to 36mm to keep to its heritage to mark 50th anniversary. However, this could also be a business move in my opinion since they came up with the half gold model... so it could be the target audience is the female market.

@Ross-fo2vw

3 жыл бұрын

I actually like they say the 36 is in his wrist

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperAJ360 They will release a men version next year.

The 36mm is too small. I tried it on at my AD and I burst out laughing the second I put it on. And I have smaller than average wrists. Putting the romantisicm about the historic accuracy of the dimension aside for a second, it's a ridiculous size for a sportsmodel in 2021. And I don't mean 36mm in general, just in this specific case. Having said that, of course: only my opinion. Each to their own..

@nathanf1934

3 жыл бұрын

haha I burst out laughing reading your comment. What size is your wrist and what models do you currently own??

@Chris_BQ

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathanf1934 hey man, I have 6" wrists and usually wear stuff like BB58, submariner, speedy etc. The new 36mm Explorer wears more like a 34mm (check out Hafiz Mehmood's video about it)... Ultimately, try it on at an AD if you can. You'll see :)

@tianenchen7964

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chris_BQ chicken

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

35mm Explorer is for the ladies only.

@user-bm4ps5ld5l

2 жыл бұрын

I did the exact same with a 36mm datejust it looked ridiculously small. I have the 39mm explorer now

The 36 fits your wrist much better than the 39.

36 mm more elegant. Would favor.

i have both 39mm M2 and the new 36mm. The new 36mm is much nicer with my 6.7 inch wrist. My 39mm is now for sale and will just buy GS or BB58 bronze instead.

@Jsean

2 жыл бұрын

How does everyone get on the “list” ? I wish I could get a new 39mm for the price he paid. I would pick that up without hesitation!

39mm mk2 is by far the best

39mm in gold 😍 Maybe one day 🤣

Although Rolex watches were issued to members of the expedition they were not worn to the summit. This was a very British expedition using only British equipment and so the watch that made it to the summit in 1957 was a Smiths watch. That is why Rolex never claim in their advertising that they were first on the summit, and why they call their watch the Explorer and not the Everest. This name is reserved for the Smiths Everest.

Good video...want to sell your 39mm ?

What is your wrist size?

@TheDubaiExpat

2 жыл бұрын

6.5 inch

I appreciate the 39mm for peope who have bigger wrists but Explorer is 36 and there is a reason Rolex got back to the original size

39.

@omgwtfpwnd

2 жыл бұрын

36.

@japd7897

2 жыл бұрын

@@omgwtfpwnd Let's go outside to end this.

@japd7897

2 жыл бұрын

@@omgwtfpwnd ok, I´ll be there. Say goodbye to your loved ones.

@omgwtfpwnd

2 жыл бұрын

@@japd7897 Oh no, I’m quaking in my boots. A Rolex guy got his feelings hurt; what ever shall I do? 🤣

@japd7897

2 жыл бұрын

@@omgwtfpwnd I was there at 1:30, but I could not find you, did you probably mean 13:30?.

When I first put on my 39mm mk2 I seemed small. So, I couldn’t imagine it being smaller.

36 looks more elegant.

36mm looks good on you

i'd wear them...

good

The 36 looks far better on your wrist.

I saw the 36 mm in the metal this week . Although I expected it to wear small but I was surprised how small it was . Personally I think it wears like a 34 mm .. I feel you you really have to have very small wrists for this to work . I hear people say it looks like a woman’s watch and I can’t argue with this . However you wear what you want regardless of size ..

@joeschlicht

3 жыл бұрын

I was afraid of this... I don't have a large wrist, but even the current DJ 36 seemed small on my wrists, The Explorer wears smaller I have heard. Incidentally, I have tried on two of the previous generation 36mm OPs (with the slightly thicker lugs) and they fit well. Much better in person than in photos online.

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

It's a 35mm watch in fact. For the ladies or very effeminate men only.

@StruanRobertson29

2 жыл бұрын

@@maitrehg sure it is

@marc7983

7 ай бұрын

@@maitrehgI have an 8inch wrist and the 36mm works perfectly for me. Took me a week or so to get used to it though. I work out a lot and have veiny muscular forearms, I’m in no way effeminate but the watch works perfectly for me. Each to their own I suppose

@maitrehg

7 ай бұрын

@@marc7983 I've since changed my mind and now enjoy a 36mm watch. More comfortable and I am now used to this format 😉

Agree that 39mm is more modern and desirable. Great video.

@TheDubaiExpat

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

36mm fits your wrist better from the video.

Ill wear a wall clock instead

I love 36mm

I prefer a man’s Rolex. An Explorer II 226570 that is -black dial of course.

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

35mm Explorer is for the ladies only.

36mm is to small I think they should have 36, 39 and 41 options.

👌🏻

I was on a list for the 36 mm, but when I heard it was actually 35.3, I took my name off the list. It is a very nice watch, but that is too small. Even for my 6.5" wrist.

@georgiebungle2252

2 жыл бұрын

No it’s not ! The face is really large, as large as a Rolex submariner dial, maybe a little larger

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgiebungle2252 For the ladies or very effeminate men only.

36 mm is to small

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine 35mm. The real size of the ladies version of the Explorer.

Looks like 'his 'n hers' sizes. For me I would take the man-size watch, the 39mm. Of course, I realise some men have thin wrists and would suit the dainty version.

I'll wait for 39 again and hope they don't jump to 41 lol

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

I hope a 41mm version for real men.

@wildaboutwatches

2 жыл бұрын

@@maitrehg want variance

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

@@wildaboutwatches a 41mm Explorer will be perfect for real men. I have a Tudor BB41 and it is pure perfection on an alpha male.

@hjwscott

6 ай бұрын

@@maitrehg41mm for douche bags, 36mm for gentlemen

Hands down! The 36mm is superior to the 39mm on virtually all wrists. The blending of case & bracelet is superior, the movement is superior, the proportions are superior. That said, if you have wrists like Brock Lesnar, go for the 39mm :-)

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

35mm Explorer is for the ladies or very effeminate men only.

@omgwtfpwnd

2 жыл бұрын

@@maitrehg No, it's for people with smaller sized wrists, but more appropriately, the size it was supposed to be and originally. There's a reason they made it the size it was.

36 mm to small ! 39 mm Perfect 👍🏼 for men

No no no. Neither Hillary nor Norgay wore a Rolex. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Sell the 39 and keep the better watch :p

@TheDubaiExpat

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@omgwtfpwnd

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDubaiExpat 39mm sucks.

36 look better for your wrist.

36mm so... small

The 36 is a womans watch for sure

@maitrehg

2 жыл бұрын

For the ladies or very effeminate men only.

The 35mm is too small and girly for your wrist… rolex is smart in not wanting the explorer cannibalise the OP and the other non-bezel sport models. Brilliant move.

36mm is a better proportioned and looks better on your wrist. 39mm looks too big.

It looks like the 36mm one it's more like for girls and the 39mm more for men.

36mm is way too small

The 36mm version (35mm to be honest) is for the ladies or very effeminate men only. 39mm is pure perfection for real men.

@felleritaly1903

2 жыл бұрын

Whatttttttt , if you have more watches in your collection it s nice to have one 42 one40 one 36 or even smaller …. Tu non capisci un cazzo fidati..

36mm definitely looks better on You

Just don t buy these 36/39 Rolexes ,40 is still small go for a minimum 41 , best of Them all is a 42 period