And the other thing....The old thinner font is just so elegant.

"I don't [make] videos for you. I don't even know you, man." These are the best lines from the video. Youre Terrific is a truth-teller.

I also bought a Rolex from Chrono24 for a " milestone birthday." I chose a 36mm oyster perpetual with white dial. I like it for the same reasons: it's perfect size, it's classic, it can be worn for many occasions, and it actually flies under the radar (nobody has ever asked me "is that a Rolex?" Great vid.

Not me shouting “seven inches” from a public bathroom stall.

I adore the 36mm Explorer. The proportions are just right for a field watch. Im on the list for a 124270 myself. Its just timeless and elegant.

Your videos were one of the reasons I got my explorer. Mine is the 124270 and love it

I only ever wanted one Rolex, and that was the 36mm Explorer. I put my name down at a local AD and to my surprise they called me 6 months later and it was mine! I’ve worn it daily since and I genuinely don’t feel like I need another watch. Sure I have other watches, but 9 days out of 10 I reach for the Explorer.

Great video. I love my 124270. Rolex oyster 36mm cases fit such a wide variety of wrists.

your first video on the 114270 inspired me to get one for myself from '02. and its barely come off my wrist since. it is far and away the most comfortable bracelet ive ever worn.

Oh my god. I can't believe I just found your channel. I love this video.

I love the elegance of the 36 but I picked up the Explorer 40 just after my wedding and I absolutely love it. I’d tried on the 36 several times in the months leading to my purchase, but I just fell in love with the 40 and it’s been my daily wear ever since. From surfing to business meetings - it’s never not been the right thing to have on my wrist. Not too flashy, not too casual, I’ve not regretted picking it up or wished I’d purchased any other watch. Though I still want a Santos at some point…

Perfect timing for this video to come out. Just as I've been re-watching all your other Rolex Explorer videos and browsing Chrono24 all day looking at 36mm Explorers 😄

I have the 14270 and every time I put it on think, I should wear this more often. It is exceptionally comfortable for every day wear. Thanks for the video.

Great video as always. It’s a beautiful watch. I went for the new 40mm version and wear it on a black RubberB strap, and I can see the watch staying in my collection for years to come.

Recently picked up the explorer 40 and decided to sell all of my other watches. Always preferred 36mm Rolex but the 40 is perfect FOR ME.

Pound for pound best scripts on KZfaq. Great video.

Got my 114270 a month ago and it's an instant classic for me. Loved this video

Thank you for this beautiful trilogy on the 36mm Explorer.

This is the watch I should have bought back in 2004. Instead, I bought a TAG Heuer 2000 auto & saved a few bucks. My TAG’s been a great watch, but man…I wish I had bought the Explorer… Great video! I love a dry sense of humor.

Thanks so much for posting this. I’m interested in the new -ish 40m 224270. It’ll be a future semi-retirement piece. No matter how I drift in my preferences, there is just something magical about this watch.

There was no AR coating on those old references so that would explain your complaint with it! Great video as always Mr Terrific.

I hadn't noticed the white in the numerals until you pointed it out. Rolex is such a tease for that and NOT having that be lume. Thanks for giving a long term owner report.

A 36 is the perfect size. Loving the watch with you.

I love the Explorer, and have tried three side by side (36mm, 39mm & 40mm) at a RedBar event. All lovely, but the 40mm worked best for me, and love the new lumed numerals. So when the opportunity came up recently to get one at retail, I got… an Air King 126900 🤣All the Explorer vibe, plus that quirky dial… I love it 😍Keep up the great work on your channel, great videos and my kind of humour 👍

114270 owner here, who also dailies a 45mm FF. This watch is just perfect, and works so well at this size.

I like the older thinner font too. The new ones look ok in video, but just seem gaudy in person. The uke in the background greatly increases my appreciation of your commentary.

Totally agree on the size!! I see watches like shoes, one size might fit or be liked by one, and hated by others, there is no RIGHT size, only right size for YOU

I’ve owned a 114270 for several years now, bought as a treat for myself, and I love it. Cool, simple and elegant. Still good value to buy today.

Short story- mid 2015, my late dad and me are checking out watches, Seiko off course 🤷🏼‍♂️. I am blown away by the Astron Sse060, yet I’m mumbling “ahh, too expensive, this will never happen”.. Start of 2016, I’m on a hospital bed in the cardiac intensive care, after having a full heart attack, and a life saving procedure. My dad sits on the bed and says two things- first, “you’re a bum and that’s why it happened to you”. (I’m not, honestly😉) Secondly, “I bought you a watch for your 40th birthday”, and he showed me on his phone what he ordered for me. My dad is gone now. That watch is my most prized material possession. That’s the piece that ignited the passion, and starting a collection with that piece was my way to respect and continue his passion.

Love the new video style ❤

You've forced me to look at more neo-vintage pieces now. Thanks, 7" Evan.

This has nothing to do with watches, but your voice seems to be the only thing that puts my baby to sleep. Take that as you will. Thank you, thank you, thank you

That style of Explorer is a classic and classy wear everywhere watch. Great choice.

Good one. Also your sense of humor is great :)

I've had the new 36mm Explorer for two years. Its perfect size and I get compliments. Love it. It looks fine on you with the strap and bracelet.

Rolex Explorer. As timeless as cargo shorts.

Love your videos. I have this watch and love it and my wrist is 7.5”. I never take it off the bracelet which is perfect. I also have the same Panerai you have. Keep up the tremendous work.

Thanks for the subconscious song recommendation at the end of the video!

I bought my 214270 (the 39mm version) back in 2018 on a trip to Japan; love it now as much as I did when I first tried it on. But your point about sizing is spot-on; it’s entirely a personal thing as to what size you prefer. If the newest 36mm had been available at the time I bought my 39, I would have gone back and forth, but I love how that particular watch looks ON ME. That being said, I think THIS video helped me realize that my next purchase is going to be the Medium Cartier Santos when I go back to Japan this year; that’s the one my heart is telling me is the one for me.

Timeless watch. This Rolex and Casio is all you need.

Another great video 👏 I also love my 114270❤

Brilliant looking watch, well done

I bought it for my 39th birthday last year and still in love with it.

I am about 6 months or maybe 1 year older than you. This watch has been on my mind for many years now. My wrist is a half inch thinner than yours and I have really enjoyed other 36 mm watches on my wrist. I might purchased a 114270 one of these days. Great video as always.

My dady bought one NKUWAN and he loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when he went out with it.

I've been captivated by the Explorer since I first saw the 1016. There is something about the 3-6-9- dial. I went to my AD the day the 124270 was announced. Still waiting...

Great video 👏🏻 After a looonf time looking for the one watch to keep my choice fell on the Explorer 36. Now I wait (and wait) until the AD calls 😅 Perhaps soon the second coolest dude in the room 💪🏻

I got the new 40mm last year, and couldn't be more in love with it. To me, it's a perfect watch. Keep up the great videos!

Great video! I too have a 7" wrist and I'm saving up for my Explorer. Just wondering, would you think about using an Oysterflex on your Explorer? May be a great alternative since pass-through straps are not an option. Have a good day!

I recently bought (then returned) a 114270. Your video’s definitely encouraged me at the time I was looking into one. Ultimately I let it go because it wasn’t in the condition I wanted (too overpolished). However, I noticed some things that bother me. It’s not really a strap monster like people say. The lug holes are SO close to the case there’s no way to easily fit 3rd part straps. Sure you could get angled spring bars but I felt like the angle of the spring bar tips would eat away at the lugs over time. Also, there’s basically no AR like you said. Lastly, it’s a bit plain, which I know is the selling point for symmetry lovers. After a month with it I let it go, but videos like yours sure make me reconsider!

I bought one of the new 36mm Explorers a few months ago after a 6 month wait. Love it. I have to force myself not to wear it so that my other watches don’t get too sad. My only minor gripe is timekeeping. My other watches are Omega and they all only ever gain 1-2 seconds a day. My Explorer loses 1-2 secs a day, which feels significant compared to the Omegas. I find myself constantly checking how “slow” it is when in reality it’s irrelevant.

beautiful watch brother.

The „old“ box is beautiful.

Got the new 36mm to celebrate getting engaged… go back and forth between thinking it’s too small or wears well for my 7.25” wrist but something just cool about the design and proportions of the 36mm version

Recently purchased the 40mm Explorer. Really enjoy wearing it. Thanks for not going on about correct proportions of negative space and bracelet to lug ratios. Blah Blah. And how your version of the Explorer is the only one anybody should own... Enjoyed the video.

I have this one, I completely love it. This, my Tudor date/day prince 2tone gold dial, and my Blue Breitling super ocean 42. I am finally relaxed about my collection. (Lots of seikos and Casios on top) but, my collection is feeling pretty right for a few months now. Whew lol.

The quintessential watch! You may not know me, but I’m getting to know you, and I appreciate your work. Thanks!

Good stuff, Evan.

Great video, agree with all your points. Chose the 114270 last year for all the same reasons.

I'm currently on "the list" for the new Explorer 40mm, eagerly anticipating the call from my authorized dealer any moment now. Upon trying on the 36mm variant in-store, I found it to be too small for my wrist, which measures 7.2 inches in circumference. While I acknowledge that the ideal watch size is largely subjective, I personally find that the 36mm model appears disproportionately small on many wrists. Additionally, for individuals with a taller and more robust physique (such as myself), a slightly larger watch tends to complement the wrist more harmoniously - again, this is my subjective assessment. Anyways, regardless of size, I adore the Explorer. It epitomizes the perfect everyday watch, and anyone fortunate enough to own one should count themselves truly blessed. Thank you for the excellent video, it's always a pleasure to listen to your insightful (and funny) comments.

Came for the watches. Stayed for the humor. Regards from Germany!

Your style of humor, it's hilarious 😂

Brilliant video 🤝

Thanks for explain.

Great video...its about you and what you want out of you're watch...I bought my 1016 new in 1990 and have worn it 24/7 95% of the time since...its on a rubber strap most of the time as i where it as it should be ...swimming, hiking, tobogganing, running mud heroes, riding both my mountain bike and motorcycle....and yes even have worn it playing ice hockey...the thing about sports watches needing to be larger?! if I'm wearing a watch playing any sport i want it to be out of the way but clearly legible ... i.e. a 36mm Explorer! Wear your watch, Enjoy your watch!

It’s crazy how much smaller the case looks on a strap compared to the bracelet.

Awsome video. The Explorer is pretty much my dream watch. Like you say, the elegance and versatility of the Explorer is simply outstanding. Stealth wealth. The only thing that would make it better (for me) would be a cyclops-free date at 3'oclock, but I doubt Rolex will ever do that.

Perfect watch

Cool. I love Rothko's work.

When you’re referring to accuracy, how do you measure that? Is it an average per day over X amount of days or weeks? Because over time (no pun intended) these watches typically “smooth out” their accuracy. This compared to the volatility of the first day or so when freshly wound. Also do you find wearing it keeps it more accurate and when first wound it runs faster than let’s say 2 or 3 days in?

These days I’m not sure why anyone buys a Rolex… style, snobbery, well made? I ended up with a used Explorer back in the 80s when a customer of mine was showing off his new Rolex (don’t remember which one) and he wanted to sell his old explorer and I bought it, box and all. I had a GMT from the mid 70s but didn’t wear it much and the explorer didn’t stick out as prominently as did the GMT. I wore the explorer constantly until one day it just disappeared. Don’t know what happened to it but it’s gone. These days I wear anything that keeps decent time and I’m not afraid of banging it up. The GMT was recent serviced for twice what I paid for it! It stays stored for safe keeping. I like the fact that Rolex has maintained a rather conservative approach to change- I really can’t tell how old most Rolex’s are anymore. I guess my real reason for owning a Rolex is their ruggedness, and being honest, James Bond wore one in Dr. No… I think!

Well simply, thanks mate!

Great video! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

My explorer 114270 is running 2sec a day with amplitude of 340. Does it need service?? I just bought it. Im so in love with it i really hope i dont need to service it

I had to wind back to check whether you said "30" or "40"...so you're doing something right 👍😉

I'd like to see a video just like this with your original purchase of the GMT and maybe why you got rid of your Sub.

I like how the lume has aged a bit in contrast with the white paint on the numerals

I just became recently infatuated with the explorer and watched Britt Pearce' videos about it! I think they definitely look a tiny bit bigger on bracelets because of the end links and really makes the full lug-to-lug width more pronounced on top of the wrist. With the same strategy, larger case sizes can feel a tiny bit slimmer on a strap too. (like with 42mm-44mm divers and chronographs)

It’s timeless 👍

Great review of a great watch. If I could buy one, I would probably go for the older 14270 because I prefer female end links.

the explorer is like the perfect rolex for me. i’m definitely buying one within a few years

For me the perfect size the 214270 39mm because well it's the one I own and I think it's amazing for me!

Which one would you purchase now if you had to choose, 114270 or 124270 ?

Was wearing my 124270 when I ran across this video, which is not shocking because there’s a 90%+ everyday that it makes it’s way on my wrist. I love it! It’s by far the most comfortable watch I own (well…except a smaller G-Shock I own…) Regarding the bracelet on the newest 36mm reference, a lot of people fail to mention that the CLASP is 16mm…yes the bracelet tapers to 14mm, but the CLASP is still 16mm. So, logically, if you have a watch that has a bracelet which has, say, a 20mm to 16mm taper (which basically everyone loves…) with a butterfly deployant clasp…well that is going to wear the same as the bracelet on the 124270, except around the articulation creases of your wrist it’s 14mm, which only enhances the comfort IMO, but stops short of looking “odd” regarding proportions. Watch nerds comments. Yes.

"Sizing the bracelet, and finally putting it on. It just felt right on my 7 INCH WRIST" Love how you always how to point that freaking wrist size out xD Great video as always Evan!🤩 I love my BB 54 and also my DJ36 on my 7,2 inch wrist! Even tho people often comment they are "small"

Love the snark! Best reveiwer on the ytube

Best video of 2024! (For me)

I recently picked up one from 2005 and the only con I have is that I don’t want to wear anything else in the collection. I’m familiar on the honeymoon face but this watch is so perfect that it seriously makes me reconsider having anything else. Do you find yourself gravitating towards it more than other watches after having it for 3 years? Greta video!

I have a Sarb033, feels VERY similar for a fraction of the cost. The difference for me, my personal taste and eyes, is almost unnoticeable. For 95% of the population looking at you, they will never know the difference. If you need to impress someone, the Rolex is definitely the way to go. If you just want a great watch that looks great, go with the Sarb033. I honestly like the size and hands on the Sarb033 much more. Personal preference, but I’m super happy for this guy if he loves his watch. That’s all that matters.

Thank you for your video, I am getting as my graduation gift to my self.😀

I have the new 36mm and really like it. It’s my only “smaller” watch, but personally I would never consider taking off the bracelet for a strap. I like the Rolex bracelet too much

Not big on Rolex personally, but nice watch. Curious as to your choice to feature directly in the videos now, similar to some other channels making that change. Is it to build your brand or personal profile? Or for events recognition perhaps? Ps it would be helpful if you told everyone your wrist size...😅

That's a lovely petite watch for dainty wrists.

I’ve had a 2005 version for 7 years now, which is crazy considering I’m always getting new stuff and selling old ones. The Explorer just has a charm that is hard to explain. Also, I only wear it on the bracelet. It feels… weird and out of place when I don’t.

How much is w Rolex service run at an Indy watchsmith? In any they are very close on price to Rolex you’re just paying for a faster turnaround time

Good to see this video. I bought my 114270 after watching your previous videos several times along with Adrian Barkers. I hadn't seen it in person and probably would have not bought it if I had seen it in a store before I met up with the seller. He had my deposit so I figured f*ckit. My first reaction was "wow, that's small." I've been wearing it for a few months now and it's really growing on me. I have the same 7 1/8 wrist and while it takes time to adjust after I've been wearing a 42mm Oris flieger daily for the past 11 years, I love how it just disappears on the wrist. Simple and understated. I never thought a bracelet could be so comfortable. Thanks for the great content. I'm looking forward to the next update.

Love the 30 Rock reference.

Its fantastic....in have a the current steel 36mm version....catch myslef admiring islt very often....your lucky to have that watch....May you enjoy if for many more years ti come

I got the 39mm explorer, i like it

Sold my speedy...i want this Explorer....it is too good