Thanks for this video. It’s my daily watch, my first Rolex, and I am still loving it after all these years. More videos like these please!

You talk of the “short production span” as though it is a benefit of the mark 1. In reality though, the mark 1 had a longer production span than the mark 2.

Hated now, loved later. Mk1 my words…

T-rex❤

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I own the MK1 for years now and love it. It’s a collectors item now.

Thank you, very useful. I have the same watch and spent am age spinning the screws before looking for help. The strap came with a link to the Oris website, but the page is no longer available 🤬. When paying this sort of money for a strap, I'd have expected instructions and the proper tools. I stumped up for the strap change tool, but you actually need another screwdriver as well! I love to strap, but Oris really should try harder to provide instructions and the right tools for the job.

Any idea where i can buy this particular rubber strap from?

where did you buy the rubber strap from?..gr8 video btw

The Perfect Explorer

I think the branding on the strap almost ruins it. And the limited options due to the integrated design diminishes what I think is the best dive watch under $5k

thx for the video! i'm not sure to choose mk1, mk2, or 2021 36mm model (why so small?). the hands on the 2021 one are perfect in length. but at 1:55 you said something that catched my interest in the mk1 :-)

Spot on with every single point.

May I know how much did you pay for it?

I think for a 39 explorer, this would be my preference. I honestly worried about the t-Rex hands until this video. Thanks so much for sharing. I own the airking 116900. Same story, they lumed the numerals thereby removing charm and light play of the solid gold. It cleans up the dial very nicely imo. I imagined (not actually having seen a Mk1 in person) that this would be an amazing matte dial. I may actually pull the trigger on getting one. I own a 36mm explorer and Would appreciate the distinguished , unlined features of the mk1 that I enjoy with the airking.

Very nice video. Great points made.

Awesome, thanks!

its called 'The Fleming'

I really like the solid gold 3, 6 & 9 as well. Love the size of the hands. Thanks for the video.

wonder why youtube reduced the volume to unintelligible?

Just bought one with a red strap but it doesn’t smell of vanilla, is this right ?

Mk 2 is far superior in every way,only those who are stuck with the Mk 1 prefer it,end of story.

can you get the original rubber straps online?

I'm guessing this procedure is for the pre Y head springbar screws?

I believe the new Aquis Date Calibre 400 has a easy strap change feature, like a quick release, as well as a 5 day run time on a full wind.

I love the branding on the strap

Why would you need to defend anything? You just like it or not.

Where do I get the strap?

I have this mk1 it’s gorgeous really cool it’s for life.

Nice review. This and the Air King are the best bang for buck that Rolex offer.

Great video mate Got the same watch! Getting serviced at Oris at the moment (thought I'd better after 8y). Am considering getting a new replacement rubber strap and retaining the original clasp (got the push button titanium one). Oris want A$500 for the entire strap/clasp. Cheers

I laugh at all the gobshites that criticise this watch most of them don’t even own a Rolex

Suberb watch, the white gold numbers and the way the hands merge with the numbers is just beautiful

This watch is superb, whoever says the handles are too short has not seen it in person, they are the perfect size to “merge” with the white gold numbers, incredible. Now the Mk2 does the opposite and covers them. It is just perfect!

So if I don’t have the tiny screwdrivers, I can use a toothpick??? How ‘bout glue or tape?

I've got the Mark 2 but this watch is super cool. Maybe a slightly less sporty or bit more dressy depending how you see it. It's got a touch more of that retro flavor that I believe they both share. Long live the Explorer 39 mil

Thanks a lot!!

Hey man, nice job trying to convince yourself that this one actually had some thought behind it rather than just cost cutting 😀

Is that a special screw driver because it doesn’t seem like a regular little screw driver?

I like my Mk 1. Great for me.

Oris is so underrated. I've always loved the branding on the strap.

Don't Rolex change the hands if asked to when servicing?

White gold numerals more than make up for the short hands, if it would have had chroma blue lume, it would have been perfect.

Swiss seiko I like it

The white gold 3, 6 and 9 looks better than the lumed numerals. I never thought about the blending of the short hands so now I can further appreciate mine more. Is the balance spring antimagnetic as well?

Stuff the internet watch commentators, Its a beautiful watch period. I have a MkII myself but I like them both and I do think anything with a short production run in steel sports from Rolex will gain good value after a decade or so. That'll shut the vloggers up.

Don't understand why people hate on the mk 1 so much. Check out my vids as I have the exact same watch!

The prodigal son returns

Freeze it facing down.. wanna see it working within the ice...