Been wearing my 214270 MKII for almost 3 years -- I'm almost embarrassed to say just how much I'm still madly in love with the thing. On a simple nylon nato, it's discreet, perfectly sized to my wrist, and still holding steady at +1.15 sec/day. I'd buy one again in a heartbeat if ever I had to.

Just bought the new explorer 36mm. Absolutely love it!

The mk1 is superb, the handles are perfect size to merge with the white gold numbers

It's nice to always hear people in the watch industry sing such Hugh praises for such a simple watch. The 114270 is the model to get it has the updated movement and the solid end links that's characteristic of a modern Rolex with serial in the rehout.

I purchased the Mark 2 and a ceramic no date Sub last year and love them both. I go back and forth with which one is my favorite. You can’t go wrong with either one.

I've owned both a 36mm and the latest 39mm. Size, weight and comfort are the main differences. The 36mm has perfect proportions and is light and comfortable to wear. Especially on a small wrist. The 39mm is more durable, heavy and more modern and looks great on a large wrist. The true weight is 100g for the 36mm and 140g for the 39mm. Forget what Rolex writes about case size, the actual case sizes are 35mm or 40mm (39.8mm) Best buy at the moment is the 114270 from 2008 or 09. They have the engraved glass and rehault. Not many were sold due to it being released at the same time as the financial crash of 08

Just got my mark 2 for Christmas and loving it

The new 124270 incorporates the classic 36mm styling with a modern movement and a bracelet that is an improvement over the 114270. Interested in how available they will make it and whether consumers will appreciate the move back to the 36mm size.

Hey, the best is the Rolex Explorer 114270 . I have one from 2006. Great.

What on earth had happened to the 2 o'clock marker at 0:51 onwards? The WG surround looks like it has been through the wars...

Bought my 1016 in September 1973....been through hell and back.... unfortunately it is under the weather and needs major tune-up....thanks for the video

This watch strikes the right balance of elegance and grace while never out of place. If you don't have the Rolex Explorer, just buy it you won't regret it.

I want one, the 114270 is absolutely outstanding!

The 36mm Ref 114270 is my daily wearer! It's got some nicks and scratches, but since I don't ever plan on selling it, for me those just add character and make it feel that much more personal. 😁😁😁

Yes. I agree. But then again I would given that I am sitting here sporting the 214270 new in May this year. I wanted a Sub but like many people found them unavailable in Ads and too expensive second hand. I then saw a couple of vids on youtube and was sold on the Explorer. I got it at a smidgen over list second hand in immaculate condition from London with all boxes and papers. I love it! Possible the best thing about it is the amazing bracelet. It is so well made and wonderfully comfortable. The Oysterlock sizing system is just brilliant. I still want a Sub but am prepared to order one and wait. I bought the Rolex thinking I would rotate it with another watch to ensure it didn't get bashed. I don't. It sits on my wrist all day every day and when I need to do some DIY or gardening etc which would be dangerous for the watch I just leave it on the table. It's a great watch which I think would be improved by beefing it up a little in case depth. But overall it's a winner and keeper.

214270 MKII is the best Explorer ever released. That said, given the history of the Explorer line it makes sense why a lot of buyers would shop the 36mm, but I'm quite confident down the line the MKII is going to have a very serious following.

I just bought a 14270 x series yesterday. OMG! It is beautiful and fit my 6.5in. wrist perfectly.

Thanks for an informative and useful video. One thing that you somehow missed is that Hillary was not wearing a Rolex when he climbed Everest, he was wearing a smiths. Tenzing was wearing the Rolex.

Very informative video, really enjoyed it. 39mm model for me, modern clasp and bracelet play also a big role when dropping so much cash.

Fantastic concise review of an iconic Rolex. Five thumbs up. 👍👍👍👍👍 p.s. I own the latest 39mm version.

Right on brother. I love my 39mm. 👍

Just got my Explorer 40 and love it!!!

Absolutely love the 36 mm version of the watch, saving up right now for the 14270 on your site. Eventually going to upgrade to the 1016 but that’s a little out of my price range at the age of 19 lol

I bought an Explorer II from you last year and I am going to buy a two tone DJ this year from you.

Great review told me what I wanted with no pretentiousness many thanks well done

The only change I would prefer in the 39mm version is the 12 o'clock marker upside down to emulate the summit of Everest. As a climber that would be the perfect touch and separate it from the rest of the models.

Just got the explorer 40 last week

Thanks for the video. I prefer the new OP 39mm.🤷‍♂️. The Explorer is an amazing watch for sure. Nice to see a video and comment without dealing with all the negative of Rolex haters. They are everywhere these days.

yes. its perfect rolex and perfect watch of all time.

It definitely is the best steel sport Rolex.

What does “solid link” mean?

My favorite Rolex Explorer is the Longines Conquest 39mm in Black. 😉

Very nice watch, but having the no date sub. I went with the OP 39mm black dial.

How does one choose which Rolex to get. I cannot believe how many different references that Rolex has made in the past. I don’t know if I should mention this but I see on another KZfaq channel that an Explorer was made with two 9’s on the dial.

Please. Can you scuba dive with latest explorer? Thanks.

Is there a big reason other than looks to get the updated Explorer instead of a simple Oyster with a smooth bezel?

the 1016 was released in 1960 Ian fleming owned one

real question, is the Lume of the explorer supposed to be blue or green?

Yep!

I'm thinking of getting this as my day/daily watch. The recently acquired Rootbeer Rolesor is a perfect after the shower bring on the nighter and I think this might make a great companion to it. The most recent reference is in my sites as I see it going 41, new movement, and AR very soon.

Hey sir I have a question. Does the 14270 get tight when you are winding it and stop after a out 30-40 turns? Everything I read says they are supposed to have a slip clutch that protects it from over winding, and the crown just keeps turning. But I'm wondering if this feature started with the cal 3130?

Explorer or A daydate?

What does he mean by "it tells time"? That's the basic function of all watches. I know he means it's a time only with no complications but still I find it to be an odd selling point.

I ve the hulk and a Fed omegas (gmt and moonwatch) but the explorer 39 mm is “unique”

What's this *rehaut* that everyone is referring to from the early 114270?

2:05 wind forward to 2021... upon old school demand the 36 mm Explorer is back as fashion fades but real style is forever ! 4:29 best argument = Famous non-brand ambassadors Rolex Explorer 1016 inlude: American actor Robert Mitchum, British author Ian Fleming and Sir David Attenborough !

Nice vídeo! Please keep it up

Great video. I have an 8 yr old Rolex Explorer 214270 mk1 which is (over)due for a first service and am toying with the idea of updating the dial and hands whilst I’m at it. Any views?

I think the best model if you can't afford the ref.1016 (because the price is skyrocketing) is the ref.14270 with the tritium because it will patina

Thanks for this.

YEAH YEAH YEAH, tell us something we don't know.

🤦🏻‍♂️ FFS. No! there was no Rolex atop Everest that year. Rolex have not claimed as much since being corrected by SMITHS in 1953. It was only Smiths who had watches atop Everest that year. Hillary wore the A409 - a modified A404.

You totally missed out the 5500 34 mm

Smith?

Maybe change the angle during mid shots its a little freaky to be starred at for so long

36 mm 124270 ❤

I some years this watch will be the price of a datejust or maybe even a sub no date. At retail

People are so funny with nicknaming things… T-Rex 😂

The GMT is what I prefer, DATE is a Must Have!

Try just one vid without the goofy background music and add some type of warm setting or background. Try u will like

Of all the references, I like the 214270 Mark II the most. But $6550, list, for a steel three-hander? No, thank you. And that people pay a premium beyond the list on the used market? Absolutely insane. I guess for some people status trumps all.

Hey guys question. If you own a Rolex with the Mercedes hour hand should you own a Mercedes Benz as well ? I figure they would go together and I’m looking at spending a total of 40k.

first thing to know, you cant buy one.

There are 3 things to remember: 1) It costs a lot of money 2) Rolex makes the best watches on earth 3) People will be justifiably jealous of you These are well-documented scientific and technical facts that can’t be horoligicaly disputed.

1. have money 😅

Overlooked??? No!

Mark 1 all the way

Explorer is just an OP with 369. In fact it was an OP that deserves the glory of the true Explorer .

Why should I buy an explorer instead of a 3 6 9 Oyster Perpetual?

I prefer mark1

I disagree. The best sports model?

Mark 1 is the best

This Rolex is almost as good as it’s other models however it need to be in a 40-42mm

Mark 2 is too much flashy, I like mark 1

and on top of all that, you won't get stabbed when being robbed for this! all the stabby stabby is reserved for the Submariners/datejust and Daytona's!

Overpriced.