I have the same size wrist as you and we’re pretty close in age. I’ve owned the 124270 for 1.5 years. In that time, it completely reshaped what I value in a watch - comfort. I’ve come to appreciate the Exp1 124270’s bracelet as the best feature of the watch. At first it felt dainty compared to other bracelets in my collection. But, the reduced width translates to increased comfort. Comfort is more important to me than appearing 1mm larger. And if we are being honest, 1mm of difference is completely invisible to anyone but the most discernible wearer. About 6 months into ownership I recognized just how special the watch is. That was the sign to start selling off my collection. I went from 8 watches to 3, and in doing so, I recouped the cost of the Exp1 plus some extra $$$! I would now describe myself as a recovering watch enthusiast because I’m totally satisfied with where I’m at. Maybe I’ll pick up something special down the line, but I don’t have the insatiable urge to buy anymore. I've certainly matured beyond the urge to buy based on social content and hype. This watch showed me what I like and value in a timepiece, and now I can see when those qualities are absent in other watches. Of course these are my personal opinions and everyone is different, but I wanted to share because I love this damn watch so much!

Love the explorer. I totally agree, bracelet is the best option.

Great review/week on the wrist vid on the more under appreciated modern Rolex. I got this watch for my dad for his retirement/60th birthday last year and it's a really classic Rolex without screaming Rolex to people's faces and it's so damn versatile.

I recently bought a 114270. Very similar to this watch obviously.. the explorer can look plain in photos and videos but when you see the black glossy dial in person and the white gold numerals/hands.. there’s just enough flash to make it not boring

Great video - love this exact kind of content

I’m on the waitlist for the 124270. I’m still on the fence as to whether or not I’ll stick to it or a couple others I have in mind. Trying to discern between about 3 or 4 for my 30th birthday/masters graduation present to myself. In a couple years but this is literally a perfect watch in my opinion.

Excellent review! I like your take on it.

3 years on the wrist here. Concur 100%. My best fitting watch by a mile. Mine runs 0.5s per day. Wild.

Couldn't agree more. Excellent review. Cheers.

I have almost 100 watches and the Explorer 40 gets the most wrist time. For my 7-1/4” wrist, the 40 is where Rolex perfected the Explorer. I almost never wear it on the bracelet - looks great on a NATO but best on a black sailcloth strap!

Dream watch. Awesome review.

The 124270 is my favorite watch at this point. Love the smaller size

Luv the watch and the hat!

Great watch, great video! Please do more „a week on the wrist“

Love the explorer. Like the hat too.

This is the best one watch collection watch period end of story… classic, understated, and appropriate for any situation.

I love my explorer and I think the 39 is best size for me, the 36 is a bit too small and the 40 felt bulkier than it needed to me. Bracelet all the way, Rolex in my opinion makes the best bracelets

Great review.

Thank you for sharing how great this watch is 🙌🏾

Agree with your point on legibility. Not sure why exactly, but this is the easiest watch to read in my collection. It's overall a pretty subdued/restrained watch due to its size and colour, apart from the super shiny bezel.

Great video man 👏 BTW the curved spring bars solved that issue for me on my 114270 👍🏼

If I was only allowed to get one watch, it would likely be an Explorer I. Difficult to find a timepiece so versatile---suit and tie, jeans and a t-shirt, it goes with everything.

Good comparison of BB Pro "T-fit" clasp and Explorer clasp

I came for the watch but im more mesmerized by how you're recording outside but there's no noise from the background (wind, etc), how?

I currently have only one watch, the 214270 39mm mark 2, imo the best version. I almost want to buy a second one as a backup in case something happens, especially since there’s very little appreciation in the secondary market. It’s THAT good

Watch review videos outside are so much better ! I personally make mine outside for the sheer purpose of natural nature background & it gets me out of the house. Even if I went down the street to a park. With that being said, this was such a good video ! Leaves in the background ruffling & the Rolex on the dirt shot was amazing ‼️

Your videos on the explorer are a step above the rest. Great stuff

I like the CZ hat.

I have the 40mm one. But I think the lume last a very short time… How long can your last ?

I want to try an homage before pulling the trigger on it or a tudor ranger, I currently use 45mm dive watch and it looks Ok on my wrist. Guess 36mm will be too small

we think the same bro! , I really want a gmt, but other than that , its either a Wimbledon fluted 36 or the explorer36, I'm finding the green op 36 vey cool now, I think I would be okay getting that as well .

Just got my 36mm Explorer. You wont regret it

Enjoy. It does a look a little small on the wrist.

You’re making me want to trade my 6 piece collection for the Explorer 40. I have a flat, wide, 7” wrist and regardless of proportions, on my wrist the 40 is the version I’ve been waiting for. I’m just afraid of being bored without other daily option. Maybe I’ll just save up. You’re totally right, something about it is just P E R F E C T

great video.. just looking to buy one my self.. two years ago I bought a moonwatch. when my first son was born, now I would like to add a rolex to my collection as well.. :-) btw are you from the czech republic??

How long does the lume last? For me it only lasts about an hour

It definitely could be a "one watch collection." It is an ideal watch for a minimalist. And the 36mm size is over-criticized. I think for anyone with a wrist 7.25 inches or less it looks great. It looks perfect for wrists at or under 6.75 inches. I don't own this model, but the earlier model, 114270. Also 36mm. It is my daily.

A real dream watch. It is the perfect everyday watch. For me there is only one watch that is visually very similar, and that is the JLC Polaris No Date with Black Dial. It is only about 5 mm wider. Maybe you might like this one too. But I don't know of any other watches than these two where the time can be read so perfectly in every situation. And when it comes to accuracy, Rolex did that 40 years ago. Back then, my Rolex was still working to the minute after a month. Interestingly, you touched on all the points that were crucial to me. And that also includes the choice of bracelets. The only thing that annoys me about Rolex is that they don't give their wearers the option to change the bracelets.

Agree: Perfect! 36 for my 6.5” works.

wait how did u fit a 1.4mm thick nato between the spring bars and case of the 124270. I’ve tried a 1.25mm and it doesn’t fit

A couple days ago I saw you reviewing a handgun I was interested in and now I’ve found this channel through my other hobby lol.

I’ve had this on the wrist for 2 years now and as a watch enthusiast it’s given me a headache as I reach for this nearly every day

Agree 100%. Despite being a strap monster the lug and case design is not conducive to straps. Luckily, the bracelet looks and feels as good as you say ! And yes, it is insanely accurate. After 180 days on wrist mine gained all of three second 😮.

Try the explorer two tone

What camera you are using to record? Its great video !

Awesome video, the heart wants what the heart wants, I love the explorer in theory, but I cannot get bananas about it, the Ranger though, it got my heart beatnik faster when I saw it, and I bought it.

I agree man! I love my Explorer 124270. It’s my favorite watch. Mine isn’t that accurate though. Probably 1 second per day, which isn’t that bad. Question though. Would you say you love the fit of the Explorer over the SMP 300? I’ve been thinking about getting the SMP 300 after watching your videos on it, but always worried about the large size. Great video man!

I am the same the Explorer has killed my desire for all other watches, it's saving me money. Also it just belongs on that bracelet 👍🏼

I also love the Explorer. This watch is so good. But the price tag is just too much for me. So I went with the Tissot Gentlemen instead. Another great option is the Longines Conquest (the older version with 12, 3, 6, and 9 on the watch. But I’ll buy Rolex Explorer one some day. That's a fact.

Ian Fleming had it right and so did Broccoli. To me the Sub and Explorer are the best all around watches full stop. No date, no extra BS. Tells the time and can be worn everywhere whether humid, wet, cold, dry and hot. And it is only 36mm where it’s at. I don’t care for the 41mm sub or maxi case. Those don’t fit like a sub at all.

I have the same watch, bought new about 6 months ago. Looks great on my 6.2” wrist and makes what I thought was my ideal size watch (the Aqua Terra 38mm) look huge. My only beef is its accuracy. My Omegas never lose time, instead gaining about 2s a day. My Explorer loses about 2s a day. Only a watch nerd thinks about these things but it makes it feel like the Explorer is losing 4s a day. I just set it 1 minute ahead so I don’t worry about being late for something.

I got my Explorer 40 in June last year.... My first ever Rolex. And it's perfect, however I don't wear it as mu h as I should be cause I hate scratches.... And that polished bezel freaks me out lol

I thought you were going to say Bark & Jack for the straps 😂

Did you buy this new or pre owned?

I tend to disagree that it’s better on the bracelet although i do know Rolex make the best bracelet, it’s so boring when I look across social media and everyone are wearing it on bracelet. A true explorer lovers know it’s a strap monster and that’s what makes it so wonderful and joyful to wear. I was once tempted to get 124270 but got put off by its poor designs between those lugs. 😅

People who like natos have complained about modern Rolex not being nato strap friendly for some time now. It's because the holes for mounting the springbars are too close the case. Tudor doesn't do this; Rolex does. Not sure why Rolex made this decision. I suppose they believe you should wear their watches how they sell it.

I went through many rolex models before settling for the 36mm day date. I had the explorer too, and my personal take is that, you take the logo off and it's nothing but a very simple, and "boring watch". Similar with the sky-dweller, take the rolex logo off, and you have a pretty cluttered, confused identity piece in your hands.

Bracelet is nice. No need for anything else.

It is on my short list. Agree with you on it being as perfect as a watch can get. It would be even sweeter if they made it in some Day Date or OP colors.

How many links you removed?

You should do a collab with Christian from Theo and Harris someday

36mm OP (126000) is another awesome option, if not even better, and a grand cheaper also.

The comments about the 36 vs 40 related to proportions …are so stupid. They are in scale to the dial size. If your wrist is less than 6.75” than the 36mm looks good. Over 7” and it looks like a woman’s watch. My wrist is 7.3”. The 36mm looks ridiculously small. The 40mm even is smallish but better.

36 or 39mm?

Now you know why a Rolex Explorer I is a true working mans watch....

NOS 14270. End of story.

Six and a half inch wrist

I mean you cant fault the watch because its incredibly basic. Black dial, indices. period. Not much you can fuck up on it now.

36 is too small in person... I think it's actual size is 35.5 or something .. this looks much better

I've noticed that after about 1-3 years, people flip the explorer for being too bland and boring so give it time.

36mm is the right size. ❤❤❤

it's too small, it is 35,4mm. Any other brand would get negative comments.

Superrep clean factory 39mm, my daily for $400 with Swiss 2824, 2sec fast. Love it! Not worth it buying gen.

rolex explorer. how original

you’re literally my comfort person i love you #nkuwan !

Its a boring watch though? No?

It’s a nice Rolex for a lady or a guy with a girl sized wrist. Otherwise, the 39 mk2 is far better.

Looks like a Seiko 5. 😂

The only reason you love this watch is because it has a Rolex logo.

No one wants an explorer

Bro, that's a girl wrist watch.

When it comes to fine imitation watches, nkuwan delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.

I have “real” watches and a lot of them. I have a friend who buys the #nkuwan we put them side by side and guess what ?! It’s unbelievable!!! I am at the Rolex boutique with her and no one can tell he has a fake

I can’t wait to get mine!! 36mm is 🤌🏽