Another great episode Cheyne and thanks for the shoutout Sir! Our video will be going live Saturday morning on 6/29, looking forward to sharing your collection story, cheers!

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Thank you! That was a lot of fun. Looking forward to see it, Cheers

@ianness8277

Ай бұрын

How fun, can't wait for this!!

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@ianness8277 Was a fun experience

Had my Explorer 40 for a couple of months now. Such an amazing watch. I find myself looking at it even when I don't need the time. I understand how you struggle to express why it's so good. It ticks every box.

@cheynewalls

5 күн бұрын

It is an amazing versatile watch. Cheers

I own this watch and I love it. It’s simple not too flashy just a do all do anything watch. The proportion are perfect I really like how slim it is. Keep up the great videos!

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Couldn't have said it better myself. Cheers

Great review and what a great use of light in all of your videos!

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Thank you for that, Cheers

Nice! Thanks. If they ever make a 42 I’m all over it. Enjoy

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Cheers

Great video as always, really appreciate your in depth opinion style.

@cheynewalls

26 күн бұрын

Cheers, Thank you for that, much appreciated.

Great video Cheyne! Love hearing you get philosophical about the rolex explorer, it is part of being a watch collector. P.S very much enjoyed the Simpson references in the middle and at the end of this video. Made me laugh, cheers

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Thanks Ian, Yeah the video wasn't intended to go down that rabbit hole, but it was a fun outcome. Cheers

@ianness8277

Ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls Most definitely, great outcome!

Hey Cheyne, great video as always. I really enjoy your watch content...and your nature photography is cool too. We have very similiar taste in watches. You have the Submariner in black and I have the DEEPSEA in black. You have the Explorer II polar and I have the Explorer II in black. Now you have your new 40mm Explorer and that's the watch that's on my short list for next watch! I'd be curious after a few months in how your rotation settles in. I feel like you jive the most with the Explorer II, but watches are funny in that you never know which one you'll gravitate to over time.

@cheynewalls

3 күн бұрын

@@mikemush9741 Thank you, indeed you have a great taste in watches 😄. My most worn watch is still by far my Rolex Explorer II, probably about 50% of the time and my Explorer 40 and Submariner split the other 50%. I foresee the Explorer 40 becoming more my daily wear with how comfortable it is. Cheers

I got it few months back and love it

@cheynewalls

20 күн бұрын

It is an amazing timepiece

Position of the watch at night, will affect how fast or slow is per day. So actually if you do experiments and figure out which position gives you + or -, and how much per day, you can actually keep it damn accurate!

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

I'll give that a try, test it out and see what happens with the accuracy on these watches.

@Dr_LK

Ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls this watch is amazing. Since I got it in February hasn’t left my wrist. Accurate, pretty, versatile, anti shock, anti magnetic, 70 hrs power reserve, etc… hat more can ask? 👍🏻💪🏻

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@Dr_LK a 100% an amazing watch.

@nemomilo333

Ай бұрын

I was going to mention that as well - my Tudor movements, both 3 hander and GMT, would gain when resting face up and lose time when positioned crown up (on its side). This is kind of a hack to always have your watch accurate. Btw, I learned this from the Rolex manual and it does reflect onto Tudor manufactured movements as well

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@nemomilo333 Interesting, Thank you for sharing this information. Cheers

I could wear the 39mm explorer everyday and be happy

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

I right there with you. Cheers

@tanvirrahman9504

Ай бұрын

same, i have that and it's the BEST in between

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@tanvirrahman9504 100%!!

Cheyne, the movement in this watch is literally the base movement in your other watches, they are all the same movement but with added complications. The fluctuations may not happen with another Explorer, every watch is unique.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Yes, It was just interesting to me to the that. I have no problem with it being a bit fast one day or a bit slow, my other watches just have never functioned that way. It is such an amazing and simple well designed movement. I'm nothing but impressed with this movement. Cheers

@phildo864

Ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls does it fluctuate on your wrist? Or is it overnight depending on how you leave? E.g. crown up, crown down etc.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@phildo864 It never left my wrist over those 7 days. Since I was camping I just left it on. I'll test it in different sitting positions overnight, see if that changes it. Cheers

I got mine June last year..... And love it, although I wish I could be more like you and not care about the scratches.... They freak me out. I got this because of its simple elegant design. But also because my Dad is a huge Bond fan..... And although the Bond of today is Omega..... Ian Fleming wore a 36mm 1016 Explorer and it's believed when he had Bond wearing a Rolex in Dr No it was the Explorer he had in mind. So it's the OG Bond in my view.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Very Fun! Yeah it is a great watch. Have you ever tried to polishing out the scratches on your Rolex Explorer?

High horology is probably precious metals and hand finishing etc. and movements with complications like perpetual calendars and stuff like that. I have the 36mm version of this watch and it’s perfect. “Tool watch” is different for each person. A g shock is probably more of a tool than any Rolex. An Apple Watch is most likely a more useful tool on a day to day basis for most people. For me this is a piece of jewellery that just gets out of the way of whenever I’m wearing it, but whenever I check the time I have that feeling of “wow that’s beautiful”.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Good points, everyone has different opinions. That is a fun thing about watch collecting.

@polygoncoco

Ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls exactly! Lovely photography by the way

When you ran out of words I think you were trying to say it’s a versatile piece. It’s a solid tool watch with a level of sophistication when you combine it with a suit

@cheynewalls

12 күн бұрын

Indeed, the perfect word for the Rolex Explorer 40, versatile. Cheers

Hi Cheyne The Explorer is a true classic watch and I think it is a watch that really is for the wearer and not for show as it just is right

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Very well said! Cheers

I’m on the waiting list

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

You will love it! If you don't mind can you keep me updated on how long you wait? There seems to be a big different, depending on the AD and the area. Hopefully you get the call soon. Cheers

Is the Explorer 40mm that much smaller than your Sub 41mm? I recall seeing the Sub measuring at 40.5mm. Thanks for the vid.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Thanks. Wells it is only bit smaller, but in all measurements. A bit smaller in diameter, thickness, lug to lug and weigh. Making it feel significantly smaller. Cheers

@georgetown8986

27 күн бұрын

@@cheynewallsyes. It is significantly smaller than a Sub 41.

@maitrehg

25 күн бұрын

The new Explorer 40mm is smaller than the old 39mm. Just like the Datejust 41 is in reality a 39mm watch.

@cheynewalls

25 күн бұрын

@@maitrehg the Explorer 40 is slightly bigger diameter than the outgoing 39mm. Also it’s a “ heftier more substantial watch, bigger lugs, thicker, heavier and dial has be changed.

@maitrehg

25 күн бұрын

@@cheynewalls I invite you to watch the video by Hafiz J Mehmood concerning the differences between the 40 and the 39. We learn among other things that the 2 have a diameter of approximately 38.5mm but that the 39 has 1 mm more in lug to lug. He says the 39 wears bigger on wrist.

Fellow owner of the Rolex Explorer (39mm) and Rolex Explorer II (black dial). Watches are a funny game. I wear my Explorer II for a week or so and then switch over to the Rolex Explorer and it takes a few days to feel like the Explorer is not too small. Then, when the brain shifts, I love the Explorer and it feels perfect and I don't want to take it off. And, yes, it is the most comfortable watch on a steel bracelet I own. And, yes, I wear this everywhere, including out to dinner as a dress watch. Nothing like the simplicity of a three-hander.

@cheynewalls

25 күн бұрын

Well said, I'm still trying to get use to switching between the Rolex Explorer 40 and Explorer II. Like you said the Explorer II is either look big on my wrist or the Explorer 40 is looking small, but only for that first hour or or so. Cheers

@maitrehg

25 күн бұрын

Imagine 36mm Explorer 😮

@cheynewalls

25 күн бұрын

@@maitrehg yeah it would be a bit to small for me.

Just newly minted to the waitlist for this and the airking (very different models by case and length) AD gave his #, we text, is that typical?

@cheynewalls

28 күн бұрын

His cell phone? I don't have contact with my AD Rep through a personal cell phone. I talk with them through the Boutique's phone and via email. They will text me, but again through the Boutique's business phone.

@nonspecific_thought

27 күн бұрын

@cheynewalls upon review, it may be my specific AD sales persons' buisness cell phone? But it is specific to the one sales associate at the AD whom I have built a relationship, albeit a new relationship. I just was not sure if this was common, given many note that they stop by the AD...but I can just text

@cheynewalls

27 күн бұрын

@@nonspecific_thought Very good, I'm sure it is different between ADs, Cheers

Agree with you about the shiny bezel. Anyone where actually wears the watch daily will have scratches on the bezel, and it doesn't really ever look like patina, it always just looks like scratched shiny metal. A tool watch should look good no matter how much it gets banged around.

@cheynewalls

9 күн бұрын

I think if you get the metal with a lot scratches will start looking pretty good, but I agree a few scratches (like I have now) doesn't look the best. Cheers

I find the smooth polished bezel useful because I sometimes use a sharpie to place a dot on the bezel to mark time, then later I can easily wipe it off due to the smooth polish (with a moist thumb or small alcohol swab).

@cheynewalls

13 күн бұрын

Oh wow, interesting use for the smooth bezel. I guess if that works.

I'd be curious about your thoughts if you experience Panerai some day. I've had many Rolex's and a few Panerai's. I like all the Rolex's I've owned, but I've loved the Panerai's. They are such a beautiful unique design, super comfortable for their size, and extremely well made/finished timepieces.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

I once had a Panerai Submersible and would like to try again with the brand in the future. I didn't have the best experience with the reliability of the watch, but from what I have heard, I think I got a one off and I just had bad luck. I really like the unique design of the new Submersible Luna Rossa. Hopefully one day. Cheers

If it was good enough for Ian Fleming and his 007 alter-ego....it's good enough for any man. 😂 People associate the Sub with Bond because of the Connery and eary Moore films, but when Fleming created the character in his books, he gave him his own watch. The Explorer. In one of his best novels, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Bond uses it as a knuckle duster and shatters it against a bad-guy's chin. He is reflecting on what he will replaces it with, and decides "probably another Rolex," partly because he appreciated the bright luminous 3, 6, and 9 for legibility. It really is a do-all watch.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

haha, thank for this! Great background information. Cheers

@007Chancellor

Ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls Yes sir! And BTW, there are plenty of pictures of Fleming wearing an Explorer whilst swimming, spear-fishing, and WRITING the Bond novels at Goldeneye, his Jamaican retreat. 😎👍

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@007Chancellor Oh cool, I'll take a look for those. Cheers

Glad you're liking the Explorer - brilliant aren't they? They just grow and grow on you, then next thing, you find yourself with no need for other watches..! Personally, I do prefer the classic 36mm, which just tones down the shine and slips under the radar as well as cuffs and gloves. It never snags or catches. Mine's 3 years old and almost unscratched despite forestry, farming and the outdoors. As for robustness, well they're really just the same as each other, beyond water resistance. I suppose at the extreme, E2s, Subs, Sea-Dwellers and the Deep-Sea have a thicker case, but for that to be significant in an impact you'd be more worried about your arm! They can be fully re-polished (re-butchered...) more though... Ultimately, the Sub's bezel can jam (sand, mud, wood chip) and break off (as with most divers) and the ceramic can crack or chip and the E2's 24hr hand adds complexity. That said, both those watches are slightly more legible, but as my E36mm's dial is the same size as my 40mm Sub and Sea-Dwellers, its not such a big deal.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

The Rolex Explorer 40 definitely has a lot going for it. It is going to be interesting to see when I put it against my Rolex Explorer II ans Submariner. All have their plus and minus, but you are right, with my current watch collection I probably won't ever need to get another watch.

I had a no date sub but the case thickness was just too large for me. Hoping this is a little more comfortable of a wear when I get the call!

@cheynewalls

11 сағат бұрын

In my opinion both watches are comfortable, however the Rolex Explorer 40 is an easier everyday watch and the smaller proportions make it a bit more enjoyable on most peoples wrist. You will love it, Cheers

I have the explorer 40 (first Rolex). It’s a beautiful watch. I do find it a bit small as well. Very versatile piece. Hoping to get the call for a Sub! I waited 3 months for the explorer. Not bad!

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Indeed a great watch and so versatile. Keep me posted on your wait for the Rolex Submariner, Hopefully you get the call soon. Cheers

I got a submariner date yesterday at long last. I also have the Explorer 40 and of the two watches the Explorer is my favourite. It is sleek, stealthy and just looks and feels so damn good. The sub is great but is more muscle and less elegance.

@cheynewalls

7 күн бұрын

Congrats! I know feel the same way, both great watches, but the Explorer 40 is elegant and sleek the Submariner is the muscle and work horse. Cheers

Rolex... Where is the white dial?.. and for the 40mm version, please move the Explorer text back to the southern part of the dial right above the superlative chrono writing. Yes, just like the previous 39. Thanks for the vid, man.

I have an Ex1 39mm. I'm considering purchasing the EX2 you have. Is the EX2 much larger and heavier when worn? Feel to very much? My wrist is 18cm (7.1inch). EX2 is 42mm, but on the other hand it is thin - 12.5mm. Theoretically, it should be ok. I know that EX1 is an ultra-comfortable watch, but if it were a bit larger (diameter) I wouldn't have a problem with it.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

The Rolex Explorer II is a bigger watch, but still I think it is very comfortable. The new propositions of the Rolex Explorer 40 make it a very easy watch to wear on almost any wrist, the Explorer II, with your 7 inch wrist should fit well, I also have a 7inch wrist.

Nice pick up…when it comes to design the explorer is truly balanced with alittle bit of Rolex panache 3-6-9 indices and Mercedes handset. Tolerances are amazing, execution and proportions are great….along with the submariner no date these two pieces are PURE no thrills works of art

@cheynewalls

19 күн бұрын

Well said, I love when beauty and function good hand and hand. Cheers

It’s a beautiful watch but I prefer the airking

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Both great watches.

Beautiful watch! Isn't the 3 seconds fast outside of the Rolex standard?

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Indeed, love this watch. 3 seconds fast over 8 days.

@Dr_LK

Ай бұрын

Rolex standard is +/-2 sec Per Day! So you can imagine after 8 days you could have a wort case scenario of +16 or -16 sec. So +3 over 8 days is bloody good! Calculate how many second overall in 8 days and then see what percentage of the total is 3 seconds!

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@Dr_LK Oh yeah it is very good, this is a very accurate watch.

@LuxLooks

Ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls ahh got it, that’s awesome! I mistook it for 3 sec fast per day. Sorry about that. Congrats on the watch!

@LuxLooks

Ай бұрын

@@Dr_LK 100% and thank you! I mistook him saying it was 3 sec fast per day. My mistake!

I have the 36mm version and I love it. I have two issues with it. First, it always runs slow by about 1.5 secs per day. I have to keep reminding myself that it doesn’t matter and that only nerds like us stare at their watches to check their accuracy. Second, the size is great but it makes my 38mm Aqua Terra look huge for a day or so before I get used to it.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Yeah, that is the many reason why I went with the 40mm. Even with the 40mm it still makes my Rolex Explorer II look massive on my wrist. 1.5 seconds off per day is still very good tho.

My .2 cent thought, It's depend how's the rest position when you not wearing it, usually Rolex little fast come from the factory, Try different rest position it will correct it self.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

Oh it’s already perfect. It is 3 seconds fast over 8 days. That is very good.

@cmichael2005

Ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls After My Buddy at the RSC adjust my watch, It keeps perfect time, Not gain or loose time in over 2 month. main thing's the rest position.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@cmichael2005 thanks for that, Cheers

What’s your wrist size bro?

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

7 inches

@dazlarg

Ай бұрын

@@cheynewalls that’s interesting that you say it feels small on you , I have a 7.25-5 wrist… so do u think it may wear too small on me ?

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

@@dazlarg I'm just use to my 42mm Rolex Explorer II and 41mm Submariner. Also those watches are thicker and more substantial. The Rolex Explorer 40 sizing is growing on me. I think it would fit your wrist well.

But did you smash it with a sledgehammer?

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

It was on my wrist while using a sledgehammer.

The 36mm variant is perfect.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

I'll down to personal preference.

The explorer 1 is not meant to be worn as a 39mm. It's proportions are off completely and it just doesn't seem right. The 36mm is the historically accurate explorer and how it is meant to be worn and appear. It is suppose to be unseen and hidden under the cuff. It's there when you need it and that's that - not the opposite of where you feel it's presence and trying to be luxurious. It's purpose is subtlety without the craziness of a true luxury Rolex watch such as daytona or a blingy OP etc. You may want to try the 36mm for a month and see what people mean why 36mm is the way it is suppose to be worn. If your wrist is big it may detract from your experience slightly but small watches is the norm back then and it shouldn't be any different now. That is the explorer and what it is, that is why it is special, and that is why it is the quinticencial watch.

@cheynewalls

Ай бұрын

I understand what you are saying and I get the original proportions of 36mm is classic, its just my personal preference to wear the 40mm. I did try my friend's 36mm on for a week and it was just a bit to small. I still feel the 40mm has all the attributes of the classic 36mm. It, like you said "It is suppose to be unseen and hidden under the cuff." It doesn't matter the proportions, its a quite luxury timepiece that is also a roughed tool watch.

@Explorer40mm

Ай бұрын

Relax dude, you can still buy the 36, not to mention a ton of the older 36 models to go around. Such size queens. OP36 is the best current 36mm Rolex in my view

@liquid_metal

15 сағат бұрын

I hear this childish and pathetic "argument" across various forums about how the 36mm is the "true" original. The actual watch that ascended mt Everest was a British-made Smiths De Lux that had a 33mm case and an 18mm lug width. Thus, not only is the 36mm Explorer 1 not a "historically accurate" reproduction (35.5mm with 20mm lug width) , nor is the 40mm (38.9mm with 21mm lug width). The original also had a leather strap and not a metal bracelet, so your definition of "historically accurate" is deeply confused. Since the EX1 is simply based on the SDL 'Everest' watch - of which it looks nothing like the original if you can be bothered to even research your puerile claims - and since 99% of Rolex wearers aren't mountaineers, you want your reproduction to suit your actual lifestyle. That's where the 40mm comes in. The 36mm is dainty and for women. That's how Rolex is positioning the two sizes and is also why they bought back the larger 40mm (which is nearer 38mm) - because no one was buying the 36. But ultimately, buy what you personally like. As for the "proportions are off completely", you have just convinced yourself of that where you've convinced yourself the 36mm is "historically accurate", which it absolutely is not. If the 36mm never existed, you would not be describing the Explorer 1 40mm as having "proportions (that) are off completely". What exactly is "off" about the proportions - and how do equivalent watches from the likes of Omega, GS, etc compare - are their proportions "better"? Just deeply misinformed, cringeworthy groupthink.