A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Explorer Reference 214270

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5 жыл бұрын

For the full review, go to: www.hodinkee.com/articles/rol...
Be it in the greater world of watches or just within the context of Rolex, the Explorer is a known quantity. It's long-standing, straightforward, and, even among its much-loved siblings, it is iconic. The Explorer is one pure unit of Rolex sport watch. The Explorer's timeline establishes it as a category-defining model, and while the Explorer has evolved over the past half-century, the core formula is one of everyday versatility, thoughtful simplicity, and steadfast reliability. This remains true from its mountain-top roots to several fun and collectible references the emerged over the decades. Today's Rolex Explorer is officially known as the M214270-0003, but from remote Himalayan peaks to a Midtown boardroom or a weekend in the backyard, we all know it just as the Explorer.

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@BrockMcGoff 5 жыл бұрын

Dangerous video, Hodinkee. Very irresponsible. I was *saving* that money for retirement...

@tjbender5728 5 жыл бұрын

The Modest Man www.fogcityvintage.com/g-serial-explorer-39mm

@shineoncoffee4772 5 жыл бұрын

The Modest Man just cashed my savings for this watch.

@BrockMcGoff 5 жыл бұрын

@@shineoncoffee4772 the 36 is one of my grails. One day...

@shineoncoffee4772 5 жыл бұрын

@@BrockMcGoff agree. I just like the vintage ones and they are way out of my range. I just settled for the BB58. I'm pretty happy about that. :)

@alejandrocanela691 5 жыл бұрын

@@tjbender5728 Is this price new or used?

@Chris_BQ 5 жыл бұрын

Must have watched this like 50 times since this was released. Bought myself a 214270 as a consequence, few months later this now pops up in my suggestions again and here I am... again...clicking on it (while wearing it). This is how beautiful this watch is!

@lucasxlacerda 13 күн бұрын

Are you haply with the 32 caliber?

@astronautsingh8793 5 жыл бұрын

The Explorer is the multi-tool of all watches. From the streets to Everest, swim trunks to tailored suit, it's never out of place.

@beyakhad 5 жыл бұрын

Well said! It's an amazing watch.

@YouTubeAIbot 3 жыл бұрын

Very true, checks the boxes for almost everything someone would look for in a watch

@cturley82 Жыл бұрын

Except (and I own one) these reviews are usually by 150 pound dudes with a BFA degree and their idea of use is walking somewhere with it - this piece is capable of so much but most these reviews are the more ‘gardener in a war vice warrior in a garden’

@marc7983 7 ай бұрын

True, plus 36mm is the most comfortable watch to wear all day, for me

@martinbmx7 5 жыл бұрын

Normally I like vintage rolex watches, but this is the only model that makes my heart beat faster from the first time I saw it. After years of dreaming I finally bought it. 4 months later and still can’t believe how beautiful this feeling is of owning one

@checksix_TC 5 жыл бұрын

This video really sells the watch like no Rolex ad can do. James is 6 degrees cooler than ice! How about another one featuring Jack with a Grand Seiko?

@florianhess 5 жыл бұрын

T C Lim Oh, yes please! Maybe featuring a sub-5k model like the SBGJ017.

@Qieqi 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see Jack doing something fun like reviewing a GS spring drive diver!

@BarkandJack 5 жыл бұрын

I love my 36mm Explorer but somehow you guys have made me like the 39mm Explorer! Great video, love the outdoor shots.

@asiandatu 5 жыл бұрын

Bark and Jack your video comparing the 36mm and the 39mm is what lead me to buying the 39mm- with you saying there’s basically no flaws with it lol.. Great video and love the watch!

@seanc5718 5 жыл бұрын

eh 36mm still has better proportions, though may wear a little small on some people.

@rehturded5050 5 жыл бұрын

36 is a woman’s watch

@asiandatu 5 жыл бұрын

Sean Cirillo yeah I have 7.25” wrist usually 36 is a little small for me 39 is just perfect

@zenosdiary 5 жыл бұрын

@@rehturded5050 36 is a proper size for many people. Don't compare sizes with the sexes as any watch can be worn by anyone if they're confident enough to pull it off.

@aushafabyan7177 5 жыл бұрын

The amount of times I watch this video isn't healthy

@milesf4626 5 жыл бұрын

Same here Aushaf.......

@HHIto 5 жыл бұрын

How many of you owned the 114270 upsized to the 2114270?

@milesf4626 5 жыл бұрын

@HH Ito Interesting one. I never had the 114270, if I did I probably would have stuck with it because I tend to hold on to my watches these days. As it stands the current 214270 is the one for me, the 39mm proportions suit me better. I love everything about it. I badgered my wife for months and to my surprise it became my 50th birthday present....

@borjastick 4 жыл бұрын

I bought one and still watch this video!

@ASX2 4 жыл бұрын

im at 12 today

@mshaf8543 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video probably 15 times and finally, tomorrow, the explorer will be in my hands. Not my first rolex, but one I have anticipated getting for a long time.

@jmeleika1 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought this exact model. It’s breathtaking. The feel, the finish, the simplicity, the symmetry. It’s my second high end watch and I have ZERO regrets.

@MarkMphonoman 5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan M i totally agree with you. The more you look at it, the more beautiful it appears. 👍

@milesf4626 5 жыл бұрын

V P You’re in the driving seat so you don’t have to have a high opinion of the brand and I’m sure that a lot of people would agree with you for their own reasons.Each to their own. For me the availability/high grey market pricing is crazy and does over value many of the watches. Patience with the ADs is the key for those who want one.What I do believe is that your tier placement is a little off, this being said with respect of course..

@Ced_GT 5 жыл бұрын

Almost a year on the wrist with my explorer and I love it. The perfect everyday watch.

@icemandl6 5 жыл бұрын

That watch is my daily wearer but I still can’t stop watching this video over and over again! One heck of a watch & one heck of a video James!

@BurnTheGas 3 жыл бұрын

I love my explorer, no amount of research or drooling over videos can stand up to trying on watches and seeing how it makes you feel. This was the one watch I knew I needed.

@muds1123 4 жыл бұрын

Best watch ever made. Can’t wait to pass mine on to my boy.

@offroadaaron 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the best Explorer video's I've seen, so simple and shows it off perfectly.

@fobudomh 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best A week on the Wrist episode . Great work by James .

@s0nglyr1cs 5 жыл бұрын

The quality of James' videos is great! This piece was really good but the GMT review was even better :)

@JonasSorensenDK 5 жыл бұрын

The Rolex sports watch that will last for a lifetime. I enjoy watching this video with my Rolex Explorer on wrist.

@JonasSorensenDK 3 жыл бұрын

ray h. Hi Ray, appreciate the comment. If I was seeking validation I properly would have opted for the Sub or another more hyped model. I’m just a humble fan of the video and the watch/xoxo

@michaelgladman9087 3 жыл бұрын

Jonas, I’m with you . . . Doing the same thing right now, with a bourbon in hand. I got my Explorer on a lark and can’t get over how much I ended up loving it.

@actnaturally388 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe it’s discontinued!

@fvrs3411 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, the 214270 will go down in history as their sporty, classy watch. But the new release with the 36mm sizing goes back to the explorer's roots. And in my honest opinion, that's where it belongs.

@angusmacleod1692 2 жыл бұрын

Think I was one of the guys who could never get away with the 36mm. I'm a 6ft 3 in hammer thrower! Loved the 39mm iteration and hence bought one. The 36mm is probably now back where it belongs but so glad Rolex gave us big guys 11 years of production.

@M4NA5 5 жыл бұрын

This is my rolex of choice. Better than Datejust and Submariner imo. The original bond watch.

@Ferien7 5 жыл бұрын

It's not as loud either. I'd feel safer walking around with the explorer than the submariner.

@sergezerkin 4 жыл бұрын

Ferien7 Bro you need to then beef up and. Do some martial arts ...

@williamstalvey6920 3 жыл бұрын

This particular Watch cant hold a candle with a Submariner, smooth bezel is not attractive. Got to have a bezel, got to be beach worthy.

@walkeralexanderjames 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not the original bond watch though. Submariner in Dr No 1962 was the original.

@whereRbearsTeeth 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamstalvey6920 explain how a sub is more “beach worthy” than an Explorer...

@Halfmoon67 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video ! Was an immense pleasure to watch ! Thanks hodinkee ❤️

@onemoresi 5 жыл бұрын

My daily for the last few years and it hasn't skipped a beat. I've taken it swimming in the sea, two Glastonbury festivals and numerous stag do's, it's still looking in great nick after a quick wash.

@NikonFM2n 4 жыл бұрын

The thought of selling all my watches to get this one just crossed my mind. It's would make a great one watch collection. This piece is perfectly perfect. 💯%

@mannycalavera2335 4 жыл бұрын

Hodinkee makes the best commercials.

@insideactionplayer 4 жыл бұрын

I bought mine after this video. And ever loved it since, this case is the perfect size to my wrist.

@Robert.Dickson 5 жыл бұрын

Put simply, this is a watch that nails it on every conceivable level.

@oliverelfort4096 5 жыл бұрын

This review and video is perfection! Will be picking one up soon, this made me more hungry for it !!

@JorgeBordam1 5 жыл бұрын

I love James Stacey, Also, the shots in this video really makes you look how it wears. I hope theres more of this style of videos to come!

@peterburghar6022 4 жыл бұрын

This style of videography is great. It really gives an idea of how the watch wears.

@An-Islander 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a "Week on the Wrist" video the way it needs to be! Ample wrist shots doing daily things and outside the stuffy bookshelf-background room.

@umbrollo 3 жыл бұрын

Best review I have seen so far. Perfect length of filming. Great quality and great concise summary of the a beautiful watch.

@magicmike7066 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best hands down!

@OrangeCaramelNANA 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing watch . This is my one watch for everyday

@23macca23 4 жыл бұрын

James Stacey is the best watch reviewer out there. Been watching him since his ‘Watch Report’ days. I even bought a watch off him on a forum once, a Benarus, I believe. Really nice guy!

@royjones59344 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites from Rolex. Great video.

@jordan771 4 жыл бұрын

If I’ve never owned a Rolex, this video would have sold me.

@SuperAgnish 5 жыл бұрын

The lume is so beautiful.

@ecommerce.empire.builders 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I absolutely love my explorer. I purchased mine about a year ago now and have worn it every single day!

@BobLorrimer 3 жыл бұрын

Superbly photographed essay of the Rolex Explorer - a pleasure to look and listen.

@AllecFN 5 жыл бұрын

Had it for 2.5 years, will keep it for life :)

@indocars1784 5 жыл бұрын

I had the mark I for 6 years and thought the same. but then traded it for a royal oak 37mm. no regrets.

@AllecFN 5 жыл бұрын

@@indocars1784 might add a 37mm royal oak in the future, thats an amazing watch.

@martinbmx7 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Dude sure they are. But who cares. Its just part of the explorer :)

@bobbydazzler1780 4 жыл бұрын

This is the great white shark of the Rolex collection. Evolved to perfection. I can’t really see how they can improve this watch other than under the hood with a 70 hour power reserve. But if you’re wearing this piece daily this is a non issue. Set. Forget. Go.

@koochie88 4 жыл бұрын

nicely presented / edited. Great shots of the watch ( still / moving)... I'm SOld! Now I need to find one.........

@Minntality 5 жыл бұрын

Probably my favorite or second favorite watch in my collection. Picked mine up at the beginning of this year in the secondary market at $4600 from a Pre-Owned AD in Minneapolis. Couldn't love it more. So refined and no nonsense👌

@thesaint8400 5 жыл бұрын

You look weak. You wouldn't be able to fight off a mugger

@Minntality 5 жыл бұрын

@@thesaint8400 🤔🧐

@izzythomas848 4 жыл бұрын

$4600? That's a great price. Is it this model in the video? Cheers.

@krfrench55 5 жыл бұрын

Favorite watch of all time, honest time only. Understated, Looks like a Sieco 5 and will go unnoticed which is nice

@benjameshodges 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Top notch production and presentation.

@mkhidir93 5 жыл бұрын

I'm probably gonna be able to afford only 1 Rolex later in my life. The Explorer is gonna be it.

@j.taveras8447 4 жыл бұрын

This is how a video should be done. You display the watch in perspective, how it looks as it's worn and used. Close ups are good but holding a watch in front of the camera doesn't really tell the story. Great job on this one Hodinkee.

@omax1023 5 жыл бұрын

Rolex leaving some room for improvements on the latest offering and not change the reference # is something to be explored! This is great news for a explorers like myself with large wrist sizes! Great mention, and review!

@Luca1844 4 жыл бұрын

If rolex comes out with a new 36mm option of the 214270 version that’d be just amazing

@fraserdoverty1545 3 жыл бұрын

Wish granted

@kevinpepin5304 3 жыл бұрын

this aged very well

@marknlim1 2 жыл бұрын

Plus two tone :)

@Luca1844 2 жыл бұрын

@@fraserdoverty1545 the joy is surreal

@masqueman01 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, James. Also whoever shot this video hit a homerun. It’s beautiful camera work.

@Jasongy827 4 жыл бұрын

I have my father Rolex Explorer 114270. Honestly, I do everything with this watch. People always say that Rolex is, "overstated." There is a reason why, their steel is just amazing withstanding so many guys, I don't know I like my Explorer to have scratches and dings.

@lamaludwig1470 4 жыл бұрын

I'm on the fence regarding this watch for years already, luckily I own the Sinn 556i which is no Rolex of course, but that is not only a disadvantage. Great video btw!

@likeris2 4 жыл бұрын

nice shots in video, but you must to hold this watch in your hands to see all that beauty. perfect watch.

@julienlegris1 5 жыл бұрын

The only Rolex I would consider. Great video! Nice to put a face on the voice of The Grey Nato podcast.

@likeris2 5 жыл бұрын

I have bought it today. one more happy men!

@frizzanteable 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this superb review!

@dhruvchawla6500 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent videography!

@xuuuuuuuuuuuu 5 жыл бұрын

This and 216570 are modern image of Rolex to me: no ridiculous mark up, heritage in sport, simple and elegant.

@cecedabo 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought one last month, and adore it! Great video

@jnoemi225 5 жыл бұрын

Same here...2 months ago...unbelievable watch...wearing it as I write this actually :P

@milesf4626 5 жыл бұрын

Mine’s here in a couple of days can’t wait......

@cecedabo 5 жыл бұрын

M F You will love it. Never sell it an wear it in good health!

@milesf4626 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cėdric Conter same to you.....

@irish0625 5 жыл бұрын

Only Rolex I would ever buy!

@logwind 5 жыл бұрын

Was cool seeing the watch as you would in the wild.

@dopekrn Жыл бұрын

I am in love with this piece...

@eric106071 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job James. I do hope they never issue an Explorer with another dial color.

@NialH95 4 ай бұрын

Buying the 214270 Mk2 dial was the worst purchase I’ve ever made… now it’s the only watch I wear and nothing else gets the time of the day🤣

@SuperAJ360 5 жыл бұрын

The scene on the train is spot on, as my explorer is the only rolex I feel comfortable wearing during commute in my country. It does not scream "Rolex!"

@shino8854 5 жыл бұрын

Hell no, the louder it screams Rolex the better, I wear my 18k Yellow gold President day date whilst wearing my Rolex cap and 'I am wearing a Rolex' tshirt on.

@danko2me 5 жыл бұрын

I just purchased this watch 2 days ago .. i put it on a black Everest band ..and for me its perfect !! Its elegant, understated without being showy andt with a great reliable movement .. The perfect watch !!

@mattshafran1415 2 жыл бұрын

This video still bangs. Love it

@mt24Carson 5 жыл бұрын

Great overview. Watched while drinking morning coffee w/my 14270 on wrist. The simplicity of the Explorer I among today's sports watches (Rolex or otherwise) to me is unbeatable.

@denizillin 5 жыл бұрын

Very very nice Video and nice shots! I love this watch!

@blueshirtbuddah1665 5 жыл бұрын

I have an Explorer 214270 Mk 1 and i absolutely love it. It flies under the radar and can be both sporty and dressy. For me it is almost the perfect watch.

@blueshirtbuddah1665 5 жыл бұрын

There isn’t anything that I don’t like about it, however I don’t think there is one perfect watch. But the Explorer is pretty damn close.

@blueshirtbuddah1665 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve never have had that problem with mine.

@jonathanl2748 5 жыл бұрын

So nice to see classic design vs bling. Give me the Explorer and the JLC Reverso and I can die happy.

@izzythomas848 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting comment. I picked up the Explorer about a week ago. Can't believe it's on my wrist. Today I watched a video on the JLC Reverso. Not sure what's happening but I am being drawn to much more simple and classic watches. They just make more sense to me.

@tantu2395 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite model, sporty with class.

@simpson-qk6yd 4 жыл бұрын

exactly sporty class, but unfortuantely super super underrated and considered as beginners rolex and not increasing much in price

@MarkMphonoman 5 жыл бұрын

Great description. 👍

@smr32061 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video review. Love the Explorer but ended up with the Datejust 41mm with white dial and smooth bezel. Also have a Submariner from 2000. They are the perfect combo to rotate back and forth but would love to add the Explorer to my collection. Perhaps one day.

@andrewholt3849 5 жыл бұрын

Have heard comments about sharp lugs and noisy winding mechanism being seen to under 5-year warranty. I have always liked the Explorer. Rolex went from 36mm to 39mm in Baselworld 2010 and bizarrely removed the fluorescent coating from the Arabic numerals and corrected this 6 years later in Baselworld 2016. I have read the Walt Odetts Time Zone article about it the previous generation Explorer who basically said all the high cost of the watch went into the dial.

@MH-eu9iw 4 жыл бұрын

I love it! Gonna Buy mine soon

@MrWallexxx 5 жыл бұрын

I wanna see a week on the wrist with a no date sub! Love those real day in the life wrist shots! Gives a great idea on why the watch really looks like

@rolexandrealestate 4 жыл бұрын

Nice editing on this video 👍

@philipsdefreville6138 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video! Your photography makes the watch look better than in the flesh since you avoid the glossy nature of the dial. Watch would be better with a matte dial, IMHO.

@JuanGarcia-gu4oe 5 жыл бұрын

Dude you nailed it 🏆very nice video

@diogeneslantern18 4 жыл бұрын

It took me quite a while, but one day I just "got" the explorer design. As a daily no nonsense beater it is absolutely perfect

@scotty88lp 5 жыл бұрын

Do a video on the oyster perpetual range for a week on the wrist

@danielgillrup9518 3 жыл бұрын

I will certainly own this watch sometime in the future

@AndrewsOpinion15 4 жыл бұрын

great a week on the wrist: rolex watch explorer reference !!!!

@borjastick 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. And stop the vid at 1:20 to see just how perfectly crafted this watch is. I'm at the AD in a week's time to order one...

@milesf4626 4 жыл бұрын

borjastick Hope you manage to get one sooner rather than later. You’re gonna love it...

@wincrasher2007 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Mk 1 version. It's simply divine.

@80sruler 4 жыл бұрын

Yep - one of my favorites - under 40, brushed not bling - don’t see as many adorning wrists as subs, gmts and Daytona’s

@OneUnoEin 2 жыл бұрын

The price of the explorer mark 2 has now almost doubled in price since this video. It's crazy, and since its now discontinued im curious to see how the price will change in the future.

@JohnConnor12 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch. Not there yet, but the Explorer will be my first Rolex.

@Hiluxtaco 5 жыл бұрын

Great watch. Great review, James!!

@jonathansacks7894 5 жыл бұрын

Tons of new watches in the last 3 years and the focus is on a 2016 Rolex basic sports model. Truly shows the state of the industry as there really only being 1 (maybe 2) relevant brands in the industry at the moment.

@2deep5u 5 жыл бұрын

This industry has been slowly dying since the quartz crisis. Don't expect it to get any better when the next recession strikes, either.

@Ljet600 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same since June 2019. :)

@TimG-- 4 жыл бұрын

Purest! Nice video mate

@pasquale78 5 жыл бұрын

If I had the cash and if it had to be a Rolex, this would be it. Rolex’ best offer in the 1 watch ‘collection’. Sporty, but also dressy.

@siamrahman1409 Ай бұрын

Definitely getting an explorer as my next Rolex. I disliked this watch for quite some time because it seemed like an inferior OP and Datejust, but after looking at it more and more, I'm slowly falling in love... This will be my next watch.

@whereRbearsTeeth Ай бұрын

How could it possibly be an “inferior OP” ??

@everysingleguitars 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm....... the explorer is slowly growing on me........ never thought I’d see the day.... 😂

@razikfareed1 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I bought one and I love to wear it everyday. Rolex might upgrade the size to 41 mm next year with the new movement as they did with the new oyster perpetual

@ChameleonsFan 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts. I am glad to own it myself.

@ZainSharifComedy 3 жыл бұрын

Hope that happens -- the 39mm will probably get the "Hulk" treatment

@pound4poundko701 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing watch. Less is more. Possibly the perfect Rolex

@DaIsland904 5 жыл бұрын

The cinematography was on point, but some of the shots and dialogue felt a bit too calculated.

@jamesshives5679 5 жыл бұрын

Ryan S Agreed, some of it could have been more natural. Still good overall though, I like this presenter for the wotw series.

@Zanpaa 5 жыл бұрын

1:55 onwards was painful.

@2deep5u 5 жыл бұрын

That's just the hodinkee style. It's what's hip with the yuppies nowadays, I guess.

@naughtynightlifeasia7317 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. FFS how can a watch be “thoughtful”???

@xekret 5 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the call from my AD since I watched this video haha

@wudemaya 4 жыл бұрын

Any luck getting one from the AD?

@xekret 4 жыл бұрын

K H Oh yeah, waited like 3 weeks. I’ve had it for a year now, love it!

@austinzizzi1142 Жыл бұрын

I understand that the bezel needed to be that thick because the size of the dial was already large but it needs to be brushed if it’s going to be so thick