Rolex Explorer 40 : Week on the Wrist
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- After a week on the wrist with my Rolex Explorer 40 am I going to keep it? The Rolex Explorer 40 has its pluses and minuses. Can this tool watch handled the rouged life of a Nature & adventure photographer? Rolex Explorer 40 Reference Number 224270.
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Another great episode Cheyne and thanks for the shoutout Sir! Our video will be going live Saturday morning on 6/29, looking forward to sharing your collection story, cheers!
Thank you! That was a lot of fun. Looking forward to see it, Cheers
How fun, can't wait for this!!
@@ianness8277 Was a fun experience
I got it few months back and love it
It is an amazing timepiece
Great review and what a great use of light in all of your videos!
Thank you for that, Cheers
Nice! Thanks. If they ever make a 42 I’m all over it. Enjoy
Cheers
Great video as always, really appreciate your in depth opinion style.
Cheers, Thank you for that, much appreciated.
I own this watch and I love it. It’s simple not too flashy just a do all do anything watch. The proportion are perfect I really like how slim it is. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you. Couldn't have said it better myself. Cheers
Position of the watch at night, will affect how fast or slow is per day. So actually if you do experiments and figure out which position gives you + or -, and how much per day, you can actually keep it damn accurate!
I'll give that a try, test it out and see what happens with the accuracy on these watches.
@@cheynewalls this watch is amazing. Since I got it in February hasn’t left my wrist. Accurate, pretty, versatile, anti shock, anti magnetic, 70 hrs power reserve, etc… hat more can ask? 👍🏻💪🏻
@@Dr_LK a 100% an amazing watch.
I was going to mention that as well - my Tudor movements, both 3 hander and GMT, would gain when resting face up and lose time when positioned crown up (on its side). This is kind of a hack to always have your watch accurate. Btw, I learned this from the Rolex manual and it does reflect onto Tudor manufactured movements as well
@@nemomilo333 Interesting, Thank you for sharing this information. Cheers
Great video Cheyne! Love hearing you get philosophical about the rolex explorer, it is part of being a watch collector. P.S very much enjoyed the Simpson references in the middle and at the end of this video. Made me laugh, cheers
Thanks Ian, Yeah the video wasn't intended to go down that rabbit hole, but it was a fun outcome. Cheers
@@cheynewalls Most definitely, great outcome!
Cheyne, the movement in this watch is literally the base movement in your other watches, they are all the same movement but with added complications. The fluctuations may not happen with another Explorer, every watch is unique.
Yes, It was just interesting to me to the that. I have no problem with it being a bit fast one day or a bit slow, my other watches just have never functioned that way. It is such an amazing and simple well designed movement. I'm nothing but impressed with this movement. Cheers
@@cheynewalls does it fluctuate on your wrist? Or is it overnight depending on how you leave? E.g. crown up, crown down etc.
@@phildo864 It never left my wrist over those 7 days. Since I was camping I just left it on. I'll test it in different sitting positions overnight, see if that changes it. Cheers
High horology is probably precious metals and hand finishing etc. and movements with complications like perpetual calendars and stuff like that.
I have the 36mm version of this watch and it’s perfect.
“Tool watch” is different for each person. A g shock is probably more of a tool than any Rolex. An Apple Watch is most likely a more useful tool on a day to day basis for most people. For me this is a piece of jewellery that just gets out of the way of whenever I’m wearing it, but whenever I check the time I have that feeling of “wow that’s beautiful”.
Good points, everyone has different opinions. That is a fun thing about watch collecting.
@@cheynewalls exactly! Lovely photography by the way
I got mine June last year..... And love it, although I wish I could be more like you and not care about the scratches.... They freak me out. I got this because of its simple elegant design. But also because my Dad is a huge Bond fan..... And although the Bond of today is Omega..... Ian Fleming wore a 36mm 1016 Explorer and it's believed when he had Bond wearing a Rolex in Dr No it was the Explorer he had in mind. So it's the OG Bond in my view.
Very Fun! Yeah it is a great watch. Have you ever tried to polishing out the scratches on your Rolex Explorer?
I’m on the waiting list
You will love it! If you don't mind can you keep me updated on how long you wait? There seems to be a big different, depending on the AD and the area. Hopefully you get the call soon. Cheers
I could wear the 39mm explorer everyday and be happy
I right there with you. Cheers
same, i have that and it's the BEST in between
@@tanvirrahman9504 100%!!
Fellow owner of the Rolex Explorer (39mm) and Rolex Explorer II (black dial). Watches are a funny game. I wear my Explorer II for a week or so and then switch over to the Rolex Explorer and it takes a few days to feel like the Explorer is not too small. Then, when the brain shifts, I love the Explorer and it feels perfect and I don't want to take it off. And, yes, it is the most comfortable watch on a steel bracelet I own. And, yes, I wear this everywhere, including out to dinner as a dress watch. Nothing like the simplicity of a three-hander.
Well said, I'm still trying to get use to switching between the Rolex Explorer 40 and Explorer II. Like you said the Explorer II is either look big on my wrist or the Explorer 40 is looking small, but only for that first hour or or so. Cheers
Imagine 36mm Explorer 😮
@@maitrehg yeah it would be a bit to small for me.
Hi Cheyne
The Explorer is a true classic watch and I think it is a watch that really is for the wearer and not for show as it just is right
Very well said! Cheers
I'd be curious about your thoughts if you experience Panerai some day. I've had many Rolex's and a few Panerai's. I like all the Rolex's I've owned, but I've loved the Panerai's. They are such a beautiful unique design, super comfortable for their size, and extremely well made/finished timepieces.
I once had a Panerai Submersible and would like to try again with the brand in the future. I didn't have the best experience with the reliability of the watch, but from what I have heard, I think I got a one off and I just had bad luck. I really like the unique design of the new Submersible Luna Rossa. Hopefully one day. Cheers
Glad you're liking the Explorer - brilliant aren't they? They just grow and grow on you, then next thing, you find yourself with no need for other watches..! Personally, I do prefer the classic 36mm, which just tones down the shine and slips under the radar as well as cuffs and gloves. It never snags or catches. Mine's 3 years old and almost unscratched despite forestry, farming and the outdoors. As for robustness, well they're really just the same as each other, beyond water resistance. I suppose at the extreme, E2s, Subs, Sea-Dwellers and the Deep-Sea have a thicker case, but for that to be significant in an impact you'd be more worried about your arm! They can be fully re-polished (re-butchered...) more though... Ultimately, the Sub's bezel can jam (sand, mud, wood chip) and break off (as with most divers) and the ceramic can crack or chip and the E2's 24hr hand adds complexity. That said, both those watches are slightly more legible, but as my E36mm's dial is the same size as my 40mm Sub and Sea-Dwellers, its not such a big deal.
The Rolex Explorer 40 definitely has a lot going for it. It is going to be interesting to see when I put it against my Rolex Explorer II ans Submariner. All have their plus and minus, but you are right, with my current watch collection I probably won't ever need to get another watch.
The 36mm variant is perfect.
I'll down to personal preference.
If it was good enough for Ian Fleming and his 007 alter-ego....it's good enough for any man. 😂 People associate the Sub with Bond because of the Connery and eary Moore films, but when Fleming created the character in his books, he gave him his own watch. The Explorer. In one of his best novels, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Bond uses it as a knuckle duster and shatters it against a bad-guy's chin. He is reflecting on what he will replaces it with, and decides "probably another Rolex," partly because he appreciated the bright luminous 3, 6, and 9 for legibility. It really is a do-all watch.
haha, thank for this! Great background information. Cheers
@@cheynewalls Yes sir! And BTW, there are plenty of pictures of Fleming wearing an Explorer whilst swimming, spear-fishing, and WRITING the Bond novels at Goldeneye, his Jamaican retreat. 😎👍
@@007Chancellor Oh cool, I'll take a look for those. Cheers
It’s a beautiful watch but I prefer the airking
Both great watches.
I have the explorer 40 (first Rolex). It’s a beautiful watch. I do find it a bit small as well. Very versatile piece. Hoping to get the call for a Sub!
I waited 3 months for the explorer. Not bad!
Indeed a great watch and so versatile. Keep me posted on your wait for the Rolex Submariner, Hopefully you get the call soon. Cheers
Is the Explorer 40mm that much smaller than your Sub 41mm? I recall seeing the Sub measuring at 40.5mm. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks. Wells it is only bit smaller, but in all measurements. A bit smaller in diameter, thickness, lug to lug and weigh. Making it feel significantly smaller. Cheers
@@cheynewallsyes. It is significantly smaller than a Sub 41.
The new Explorer 40mm is smaller than the old 39mm. Just like the Datejust 41 is in reality a 39mm watch.
@@maitrehg the Explorer 40 is slightly bigger diameter than the outgoing 39mm. Also it’s a “ heftier more substantial watch, bigger lugs, thicker, heavier and dial has be changed.
@@cheynewalls I invite you to watch the video by Hafiz J Mehmood concerning the differences between the 40 and the 39. We learn among other things that the 2 have a diameter of approximately 38.5mm but that the 39 has 1 mm more in lug to lug. He says the 39 wears bigger on wrist.
My .2 cent thought, It's depend how's the rest position when you not wearing it, usually Rolex little fast come from the factory, Try different rest position it will correct it self.
Oh it’s already perfect. It is 3 seconds fast over 8 days. That is very good.
@@cheynewalls After My Buddy at the RSC adjust my watch, It keeps perfect time, Not gain or loose time in over 2 month. main thing's the rest position.
@@cmichael2005 thanks for that, Cheers
Just newly minted to the waitlist for this and the airking (very different models by case and length) AD gave his #, we text, is that typical?
His cell phone? I don't have contact with my AD Rep through a personal cell phone. I talk with them through the Boutique's phone and via email. They will text me, but again through the Boutique's business phone.
@cheynewalls upon review, it may be my specific AD sales persons' buisness cell phone? But it is specific to the one sales associate at the AD whom I have built a relationship, albeit a new relationship. I just was not sure if this was common, given many note that they stop by the AD...but I can just text
@@nonspecific_thought Very good, I'm sure it is different between ADs, Cheers
I have the 36mm version and I love it. I have two issues with it. First, it always runs slow by about 1.5 secs per day. I have to keep reminding myself that it doesn’t matter and that only nerds like us stare at their watches to check their accuracy. Second, the size is great but it makes my 38mm Aqua Terra look huge for a day or so before I get used to it.
Yeah, that is the many reason why I went with the 40mm. Even with the 40mm it still makes my Rolex Explorer II look massive on my wrist. 1.5 seconds off per day is still very good tho.
Beautiful watch! Isn't the 3 seconds fast outside of the Rolex standard?
Indeed, love this watch. 3 seconds fast over 8 days.
Rolex standard is +/-2 sec Per Day! So you can imagine after 8 days you could have a wort case scenario of +16 or -16 sec. So +3 over 8 days is bloody good! Calculate how many second overall in 8 days and then see what percentage of the total is 3 seconds!
@@Dr_LK Oh yeah it is very good, this is a very accurate watch.
@@cheynewalls ahh got it, that’s awesome! I mistook it for 3 sec fast per day. Sorry about that. Congrats on the watch!
@@Dr_LK 100% and thank you! I mistook him saying it was 3 sec fast per day. My mistake!
What’s your wrist size bro?
7 inches
@@cheynewalls that’s interesting that you say it feels small on you , I have a 7.25-5 wrist… so do u think it may wear too small on me ?
@@dazlarg I'm just use to my 42mm Rolex Explorer II and 41mm Submariner. Also those watches are thicker and more substantial. The Rolex Explorer 40 sizing is growing on me. I think it would fit your wrist well.
But did you smash it with a sledgehammer?
It was on my wrist while using a sledgehammer.
The explorer 1 is not meant to be worn as a 39mm. It's proportions are off completely and it just doesn't seem right. The 36mm is the historically accurate explorer and how it is meant to be worn and appear. It is suppose to be unseen and hidden under the cuff. It's there when you need it and that's that - not the opposite of where you feel it's presence and trying to be luxurious. It's purpose is subtlety without the craziness of a true luxury Rolex watch such as daytona or a blingy OP etc. You may want to try the 36mm for a month and see what people mean why 36mm is the way it is suppose to be worn. If your wrist is big it may detract from your experience slightly but small watches is the norm back then and it shouldn't be any different now. That is the explorer and what it is, that is why it is special, and that is why it is the quinticencial watch.
I understand what you are saying and I get the original proportions of 36mm is classic, its just my personal preference to wear the 40mm. I did try my friend's 36mm on for a week and it was just a bit to small. I still feel the 40mm has all the attributes of the classic 36mm. It, like you said "It is suppose to be unseen and hidden under the cuff." It doesn't matter the proportions, its a quite luxury timepiece that is also a roughed tool watch.
Relax dude, you can still buy the 36, not to mention a ton of the older 36 models to go around. Such size queens. OP36 is the best current 36mm Rolex in my view
I have an Ex1 39mm. I'm considering purchasing the EX2 you have. Is the EX2 much larger and heavier when worn? Feel to very much? My wrist is 18cm (7.1inch). EX2 is 42mm, but on the other hand it is thin - 12.5mm. Theoretically, it should be ok. I know that EX1 is an ultra-comfortable watch, but if it were a bit larger (diameter) I wouldn't have a problem with it.
The Rolex Explorer II is a bigger watch, but still I think it is very comfortable. The new propositions of the Rolex Explorer 40 make it a very easy watch to wear on almost any wrist, the Explorer II, with your 7 inch wrist should fit well, I also have a 7inch wrist.