Still wearing my 36mm Rolex Explorer 1016,purchased new in january 88,still a beautiful watch for all occasions
@mrnonews Жыл бұрын
36mm is just the best size for explorers. Arguably, for all models as well.
@maitrehg3 ай бұрын
For girls maybe.
@maitrehg22 күн бұрын
@@danielleblanchett5383 Totally agree with you. It's just that I have a problem with those who claim that 36mm is the best size FOR EVERYONE. Not all men have the wrists of anorexic girls.
@Shavenuw129 Жыл бұрын
I have a 39mm Explorer. Lovely, simple watch. Great addition to my Polar Explorer and Submariner.
@Thomas-vq5pb Жыл бұрын
Would be great to have a video comparing the 39 vs the 40, just to see how significant the changes are!
@BarryDalton17 күн бұрын
They’re actually very alike, in that the 39mm isnt 39 and the 40mm isn’t 40. 😂 Is it a weird Rolex thing? No idea. But it’s still my fav Rolex.
@slater1949 Жыл бұрын
39mm..none gloss, to my eye, dark chocolate grayish dial, “Explorer” on the bottom of the dial where it just looks right. Perfect sized bracelet. Mark II version was just perfect IMO
@ScaredCops Жыл бұрын
Have you seen the new one?
@slater1949 Жыл бұрын
@@ScaredCops yes, it’s awesome..I’m on the list for one at my AD
@ScaredCops Жыл бұрын
@@slater1949 oh okay. Seemed like your fave was the 39.
@JustinWang83 Жыл бұрын
my 36mm 124270 with its tapered bracelet is just perfect for my 16.5cm wrist. Absolutely love it!
@KK-zg2cr3 ай бұрын
Explorer is a beautiful watch. 36mm or 39mm or 40mm it's all beautiful
@ninjesus4079 Жыл бұрын
The explorer size was and always will be 36. However I am glad that those with bigger wrists can now enjoy this watch in 40mm.
@atl36309 ай бұрын
Love that they went large! 40mm all day
@wikster6630 Жыл бұрын
My favorite Rolex model and so glad they bumped it up to 40mm. Dropping the 39mm and going to 36mm didn't make sense to me at all. Just wish I could actually get one.... Cheers
@sdfilmproductions4193 Жыл бұрын
In Ian Flemings novels James Bond wears a 36mm Rolex.....I rest my case....You can't argue with Bond, James Bond.
@PaulCorrea-vd1zm Жыл бұрын
I doubt he'd wear a 36mm today.
@VincentAmari10 ай бұрын
@@PaulCorrea-vd1zm he doesn't :-)
@dllemm6 ай бұрын
Ian Fleming wrote in the 1950s when women wore one piece swimsuits.
@user-ir5jq1yk4w Жыл бұрын
I snapped at the chance of buying a 39mm 214270 mk 2 and whilst I can understand your view on the bracelet size , it wears so well. 36mm is elegant but a tad small but I can see how you can grow to love the subtlety. In conclusion go for the one which you feel best with!
@deanwaller8283 Жыл бұрын
It no longer matters which you "prefer" the argument ended the moment they made two sizes available,it's now a watch for everyone, regardless of your tastes or size
@Watch.HighTower Жыл бұрын
36!!! 👌🏾
@joseluisesguevaespino206 Жыл бұрын
Explorer 39mm ❤
@JoeySparks Жыл бұрын
Would’ve dug them adding crown guards like they did for Air King to reinforce the sports watch identity
@Bisley110 ай бұрын
Hell no, thank god they didn’t! Why ruin the classic lines of the watch, even if it would make sense for durability, but realistically it is a dressier sports model. I also loathe the added crown guards on the Air King. Sure, it would reinfurce the sports identity, but how “sports” and “utility” is the AK really with its single lume plot at 12 o’clock and being the, well, Air King. It’s more like a more playful Explorer or Oyster Perpetual for folks who want a simple design, but like a little splash of color. I personally really dig the yellow and green font and green hand. Anyway, those are my thoughts
@Angry_Gnome Жыл бұрын
Sticking with the OG 36mm
@mofo99008 ай бұрын
thats fine if you have girl sized wrist
@sprocastersprocaster8 ай бұрын
@@mofo9900 smaller watches are better looking regardless of wrist size
@mofo99008 ай бұрын
lol ok@@sprocastersprocaster
@canadianwatchmonkey39928 ай бұрын
The 36mm is just classy
@mofo99008 ай бұрын
you must be a chick @@canadianwatchmonkey3992
@kyrilkaplan5011 Жыл бұрын
Waoooooow....i am impressed by rolex innovation capacities and your ability to pander to those radical changes !
@theeverydayguy2 ай бұрын
Hi Adrian looking to purchase an explorer; what do you feel is the best year for a 36mm as far as movement and luminosity? Subscribed to your channel and AFT.
@wisamal-hakim5531 Жыл бұрын
Depends on your taste and wrist size
@dukes7011 ай бұрын
Just got call from AD for 40mm (4 month wait). Absolutely love it! Had Smiths 36mm Everest to try that size and while watch was fine, way too small for my taste. 40 much better
@wqsnsr8 Жыл бұрын
39mm is best choice
@ScaredCops Жыл бұрын
Have you seen the new one?
@Wu.Tang.Financial5 ай бұрын
I have my dad’s old gmt and I have a newer sub, yet I still feel an explorer shaped hole in the stable when I see one in the wild. Definitely the line where the old Rolex still lives on a bit
@rhgrabowski3855 Жыл бұрын
I would be extremely pleased to have a 36mm Explorer. It would be my one, perfect watch. No collection beyond that one.
@yusufbest4475 Жыл бұрын
Which one would you choose.. 114270 or 124270?
@Bisley110 ай бұрын
@@yusufbest4475get the latter. While I prefer some things on the old 114270* the new one has it beat in: - anti reflective coating (big plus) - fantastic lume - lumed 369 numerals - slightly larger, better proportioned 369 numerals - technically better, more solid bracel and clasp *things that are better on the old 114270 and they’re really all related to the bracelet: - less aggressive taper (my main gripe with the new one. I really don’t like the tiny 14mm clasp) - (very subjective) though the old bracelets and clasps are flimsy, they wear really well. They have just that little extra play that makes them comfy and the stamped clasps are very flat and don’t get in the way as much while typing on a lap top or things like that. And I like that you can micro adjust the bracelet via the clasp with a toothpick while on holiday etc. - 20mm lug width makes for plenty of strap options and most straps work better with the older, more sturdy lugs. Plus there’s room for them. On the new model the spring bars are very close to the case making it too tight for many nato and leather straps. And because of the new, more delicate lugs you really need a very simple, thin and elegant leather strap so as not to overpower the case. (The new 36 explorer case is in fact less beefy than the DJ and OP36) That being said, i wear the new one and it brings a smile to my face whenever I look at it and I absolutely love the fully lumed dial!
@spazz27 Жыл бұрын
As is the case today, a Rolex has 1 base caliber that they add modules to for different functions. So that 3000 caliber movement is the same as the caliber in the Submariner of that era, and it’s the same as the DateJust of that era with the added date wheel etc… today it’s the 3200 caliber family and same thing… the explorer has the same movement as the submariner etc… so if that was a crappy movement, essentially all the 3000!caliber family were crappy… it was more of a clone of the 2892 though, which is not crappy…
@svaz2006 Жыл бұрын
36mm. Anything more would be uncivilized.
@Thomas-vq5pb6 ай бұрын
Size depends on wrist and personal taste. There is no right or wrong as long as it’s an Explorer. I personally love the 39mm… not sure why but it works for me. Best daily watch.
@seranadesongs Жыл бұрын
40mm case size, perfect!
@marcfromearth3 ай бұрын
I’m loving my 36mm (124270), but I’d definitely give a 40mm a go. 😊
@quickerthandrawing282211 ай бұрын
love my 39 mk2
@BennyLlama Жыл бұрын
On the bigger Explorers, do they change the size of the dial text/indecies to keep the same proportions the same as the smaller ones? Or does the 40mm have more negative space in proportion?
@michaelanderson001 Жыл бұрын
I have already linked to one of Adrian's other videos where he talked enthusiastically about the 39mm version (214270). He likes whatever he is reviewing the best?
@BarkandJack Жыл бұрын
Such an odd comment. You're saying if someone speaks positively about something, when it's update, they aren't allowed to prefer the new version, that didn't exist when the previous version was spoken about?
@michaelanderson001 Жыл бұрын
@@BarkandJack I don't think my comment is odd, it's just an observation of your (previous) views. It is not a critisism. You are allowed (and encouraged) to voice your opinions on watches. Just out of interest, my local AD (where I collected my 39mm, after having had it regulated, and who gave me a free watch pouch) have the opposing view to yours and said the only improvement the saw was the movement with its increased power reserve. We all have different views which are all equally valid (providing they are constructive).
@khizarbinaadam Жыл бұрын
Hey Adrian! Please do a video on the new Blackbay 36!
@jbyrne453111 ай бұрын
I have an 8 inch wrist, i tried on a 36mm, and it was like a child's watch on me. So I tried a 39mm and it just felt so much smaller than the 40mm, so now I know what works and I tend to stay at 40mm or above.
@TheWatchDoggg9 ай бұрын
You're an outlier. But people with a 6-7.25 in wrist tend to love 36mm. If i had your wrist I'd be rocking a panerai
@yusufbest4475 Жыл бұрын
40mm is the perfect size for the submariner.. 36mm is perfect size for explorer
@johna797 Жыл бұрын
Any updated pics of the 40 on wrist as I think some were missing from the video review?
@MikePlantus14 күн бұрын
36 FOREVER 😇
@ajgross67 Жыл бұрын
I really don’t like how you said Rolex “landed” on 40mm since they are offering the 36mm and 40mm at the same time. I’m glad options exist, but I absolutely love my 36mm Explorer
@andrewbarnes58024 ай бұрын
So apart from a crap movement, dire bracelet and non existent lume...... apart from those things, you love it!
@MrBacchus18 Жыл бұрын
I only have experience with the 39mm it’s a great size. I think on my 7.5 inch wrist a 36 is a bit small
@russellalfonso2962 Жыл бұрын
36 all the way
@tomthompson7400 Жыл бұрын
I wear an explorer ,, all it needed was a slightly larger crown and it would have been perfect ...
@OPDcompany Жыл бұрын
Whichever I can get.
@KeepingWatchUK Жыл бұрын
39 or 40. 36 wears far too dainty for me personally.
@edrader Жыл бұрын
but your girl could wear it
@mschwanitz Жыл бұрын
40mm but make a 44mm for those of us with Neanderthal wrists (8” here). 36mm is a child’s plaything on my wrist.
@mofo99008 ай бұрын
I have a 7 5/8 inch wrist, i wouldnt touch anything less than 40mm
@dinamiena6186 Жыл бұрын
Explorer only 36
@elymarshall2871 Жыл бұрын
Just buy a Sinn 556
@deanwaller8283 Жыл бұрын
Genuinely a real alternative to the Rolex,in fact I'd say it's more of a real tool watch than the Rolex is
@wikster6630 Жыл бұрын
Eyeing that model right now! Have the 104 st sa model and it's a very well buit.
@user-xn2sg3tg1t11 ай бұрын
Hi thank you for you doing
@josephjohnmurray Жыл бұрын
Shame it was a Smiths watch that reached the peak of everest and not a Rolex. So many years of marketing!
@eddiifuentes929817 күн бұрын
If only I can get one from an AD 😢
@hardy14162 ай бұрын
Wear what you like 🥃
@explorerjlc1743 Жыл бұрын
why didnt you get the 114270, much better movement and bracelet has solid endlinks
@yusufbest4475 Жыл бұрын
Cause it will be valuable as it gets rarer..
@explorerjlc1743 Жыл бұрын
@@yusufbest4475 14270 had a longer production run than the 114270 though... so the 114270 generally should be more valuable in the future.
@rolexdatejust2015 Жыл бұрын
36 ❤
@Albdentist6 ай бұрын
On my 7” wrist the 36 is just too small. I purchased a 39 and think that this has the best proportions…. 39mm
@MegaBlackley9 ай бұрын
40mm. 36 looked like a woman's watch on my wrist and I had to sell it.
@wristopia41012 ай бұрын
Can you measure them all because the Explorer 40 is not 40mm ; ) Its 38.5mm so what are the others? You also need to talk about lug width if yo are going to mention case size ("Rolex getting proportions right")!
@diegom.8773 Жыл бұрын
39 or 40 for me, maybe the 40 couse the movement. But 36 is too small for men
@ninjesus4079 Жыл бұрын
Say that to all the men who wore and rocked the 36mm until the 39mm not long ago... Including James Bond father, Ian Fleming or Don Draper in mad men
@diegom.8773 Жыл бұрын
@@ninjesus4079 I have shared my appreciation. That important people have used things that I would never use has nothing to do with the theme.
@tirrelldaveport3671 Жыл бұрын
36mm is too small for you... not men
@diegom.8773 Жыл бұрын
@@tirrelldaveport3671 for me is too small 4 men 🤣
@mofo99008 ай бұрын
yep thats a chick watch size
@rwATR_USN Жыл бұрын
What makes the 14270 movement terrible?
@BarkandJack Жыл бұрын
It has a flat balance spring, balance cock rather than full balance bridge and a very delicate winding mechanism, so delicate that it shouldn't really be wound by hand.
@micksumo Жыл бұрын
I have the 36mm new reference. But my ideal would be a 38mm... 36 still feels too small
@mac7276 Жыл бұрын
39mm = perfect 🤟
@mikeliangliang6920 Жыл бұрын
I like it
@denisdaly1708 Жыл бұрын
Will have to be a San Martin for me, 38 mm.
@flyingrocket3879Ай бұрын
Got mine on rn
@darrenfry4695Ай бұрын
39.
@Agent-vj3ns7 ай бұрын
Invicta Gladiator is better than any Rolex
@almichaelshefer2232 Жыл бұрын
I like it myself if you are doing your own shopping, or just out, nothing official, this in my perfect wear.
@g43654 Жыл бұрын
40mm for the obese Americans. 36mm for the rest of the world 😅
@ScaredCops Жыл бұрын
Muscle doesn’t make You obese
@g43654 Жыл бұрын
@ScaredCops1527 there's no muscle in the wrist.
@ScaredCops Жыл бұрын
@@g43654 maybe not in yours, lol
@jamesyoo477910 ай бұрын
@g43654 not really, but for a big enough guy with enough muscle and height the 36mm will be too small compared to his overall proportions.
@o0MadHouse0o4 ай бұрын
Perfect one is none of them. The sub is.
@pammoore89636 ай бұрын
36!! ❤❤❤
@robbertzuidervaart1006 Жыл бұрын
I dont get 39 and then going up to 40mm. Just keep 39 then. But if you’re lets say, certina and you have a 38 and a 43mm.. 40 does make sense. Would buy a 40mm ds action today if they made it.. but 36 is to small for me. And although i consider 40mm to be my perfect size I dont see the point in making it if you already have 39mm.
@alexanderbogander26713 ай бұрын
Got to be 36!
@robd85772 ай бұрын
36-39-40-36 and each move heralded by the watch reviewers as an inspired choice. The hobby of the shallow person surely.
@metro2171 Жыл бұрын
The 39 is the perfect size with the 40 following closely . The 36 is for tiny wrist people
@jeffreykunz3379 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the white face explorer 2
@andrewyoung51264 ай бұрын
Did you use explorer and interestingly in the same sentence? 🤣
@paulkerr2548 Жыл бұрын
A 40mm Explorer is the optimum size for me and looks fantastic!
@edrader Жыл бұрын
36mm = unisex. make mine 40mm
@K_2_konscience Жыл бұрын
Explorer has to be 36 The other diameters are non-sense
@nickinportland6 ай бұрын
Kinda seems like you’re getting cheated with the non functional bezel.
@jemmygho59009 ай бұрын
39
@callumjohnston4310 Жыл бұрын
36
@vidjoe8320 Жыл бұрын
So which is the best? 36, 39 or 40?? You didnt say. (I think ANY modern Explorer is great. Holding on to crappy Rolex watches is like sticking with a relationship which has long died but you're living on the memories. Move on).
@mikesomerset6338 Жыл бұрын
I suggest that from now on the black dial Rolex Explorer 14270 be nicknamed "The Adrian".
@tinmetal9 ай бұрын
Isn't the Explorer 40 closer to 39mm than 40?
@Explorer40mm3 ай бұрын
38.6
@darrenk73932 ай бұрын
Answer D, none are the best, when are going to be done of this brand?
@_sr Жыл бұрын
The real OG explorer will always be 36mm. I find both 39 and 40 to be weird and empty. A drift away from aesthetics. Sorry..
@josephkelly1909 Жыл бұрын
40? Have we? Check again
@edmunddantes4757 Жыл бұрын
Mmmm could it be because the bracelet compares to the folded bracelets to a fare tough. Old rolex...let it all in.
@kingrexmma4387 Жыл бұрын
Need a date
@kLeo20Toes Жыл бұрын
My potna got a bussdown version doesn't make any sense 😂
@user-ht1qp3ii8k4 ай бұрын
“A loud in your face Rolex”, you mean most of the watches on your channel and the rest of KZfaq???! 🤦♂️
@LVIS-a Жыл бұрын
Tritium dead? Try that again with a Geiger Counter and lets here you say again how dead it is
@SugarKalamay Жыл бұрын
36 of course. Idk why people like pancakes nowadays