I have a 36mm op with black face too I may say it is simply beautiful rather than boring. Every time I hold my watch I will remove my short sight eye glass (I am 60+) and look at it closely- there are so many details to enjoy except the back cover
I must say, I find your content refreshing. I subscribe to many watch channels (many are acquaintances of yours), and yours stands out the most. Keep up the brilliant work.
My first Rolex was a Gold Shell OP date that I purchased back in 1984. It was my daily driver for 33 years, before I started to get more serious into my Rolex collection. On another topic it's shocking to hear how serious your accident was. You seem like you are back to 100% now,, which must bee a huge relief. So glad you and your OP survived to continue to bring us great watch content!
Not sure I’d call any watch boring but mine is the Omega Aqua Terra 38mm with dark blue dial. I have my name down with my local AD for a 36mm Explorer but I’m not sure if all the boxes aren’t ticked by the AT already
@@BrittPearceWatches although it was a pain trying to take the bracelet off, I couldn’t do it until I bought a Bergeon tool! To me, it was worth it though
Have this 124200 in bright blue. The inky blue dial is amazing. I’ve got a 6.3” wrist and the 34mm is about perfect. Only thing I might slightly change is slightly thicker lugs. Like 19 to 15mm taper. Instead of the 18mm to 14mm here.
I went with the OP over a Milgauss and Exp2 because it is the PUREST expression of what makes a Rolex great. The brand is practically built on the self-winding, waterproof masterpiece; all you have to do is look at the dial of any of their more “coveted” models and you’ll see OYSTER PERPETUAL. ❤ There’s almost pretentiousness associated with it - it’s simply a durable and accurate timepiece that can be relied on for a lifetime! 😊 Mine is a 2018 116000 with the eggshell dial.
I love that they're still doing the 34mm classic size Rolex.. I have a couple of bigger watches, but keep going back to my old oysterdates and OPs.. Perfect size for a watch in my opinion.. 🥰
The two-tone Oyster Perpetual is probably the most beautiful Rolex made. The Pepsi GMT Master II is a classic, but the steel and gold OP is very nice on the eye.
The dial looks identical to the Milgauss but scaled down. Would look less boring with the lightening bolt second hand. I wear my watches 24/7 doing anything with them on my wrist
Bought this exact watch as my first luxury watch, celebrating my first promotion. As a man with roughly 6.75 inch wrist, I sometimes feel it’s a bit small and boring, but as you said - it’s absolutely timeless. It never feels out of place with any outfit, exactly BECAUSE of it’s size. It’s something gentlemen wore 70 years ago and no one bat an eye. Maybe it is the most “stealth wealth“ luxury watch from the prestigious brands. Not a day has gone by that I didn’t wear it and I still love it, 8 months later. This one will be my heirloom to future kids.
Whaaaat! TWINSIES!!! Biggest congrats EVER on owning this watch! And you’re absolutely bang on here! It’s not in your face or anything horribly flashy. I’m exactly the same, wear it every day and still loving it! Biggest congrats to YOU! 💕💕💕🎉🎉🎉 may there be many more promotions and many more watches to celebrate!
I bought the explorer 114270 and sometimes it feels a bit too small and a bit boring, but that is also what makes it so versatile and under the radar, which I love.
There is no stealth wealth wearing a Rolex, you wear a Rolex to flex pretending to be rich and announce to the world you are a douche. Stealth wealth is wearing a JLC or A lange sohne for the love of the mechanical movement, where 99% of the population have no idea what it is
Am on the waiting list still for my OP41 and it’s now been 18 months and no call. So I went grey market paid 1k over list but at least I have my watch and I love it . Find I wear all the time as is so comfortable.
You make a good case for a steel watch with a black dial.But if you want an affordable alternative that will match every color in every outfit, try the Rolex Daytona Rainbow.....
I love my OP's. Very comfortable and great proportions. I have the Turquoise and Coral Red so not really everyday watches or me but super fun. I know you're not into the colorful dials but I'd have every color if I could get them.
Im a guy with a 6.5in wrist and I absolutely LOVE 34mm watches. In fact I usually won’t go over 36mm for a watch unless it’s a dive watch. I hate when company’s try to gender their watches by size. I think people really miss out on some great watches that way. Your OP looks awesome and it really makes me want to get a 34mm blue one that I’v been eyeballing. The only thing I wouldn’t agree with you about is the gentleman, monta, and Nomos as being alternatives because they wear way bigger than a 34 or 36mm OP.
I recently bought a OP41 in Tiffany blue and it is now my all time favourite watch. Unfortunately if you want that colour with that size there is no other option than paying over retail 😢
First, I want to say that I'm glad to see that the recovery is going well for you Britt!! Second, the snobbery is what holds me back from getting a Rolex. To judge someone for their choice of a material item is insane. In addition, mocking someone's financial status for what they bought is just plain pretentious. Third, the Rolex OP is like a well tailored navy suit. It's boring on the surface but it will stand the test of time. Finally, my boring and unsung hero in my watch collection would be the Vaer D4 Solar Diver. A black, no date dive watch is a textbook example of a boring watch. However, that design has stood the test of time. It is versatile and will never look out of place.
"Boring" = Feature. You are SO RIGHT! I personally think the OP is Simply Fabulous for its clean, direct design. I'm hatching a plan to get 114300 in black, full indices; to me, it's the best GADA out there. Thanks for your video.
Y'know the phrase "poor man's Rolex" ... No, if you are paying full-fare-new for an OP (or a Boxster * ) you are not a "poor man". And what about if I don't *want* to pay more just to prove I can? Boring? No, *elegant*. ( * OK so, OTOH, at least the Porsche dealer *will sell you* a Boxster if you show up with the money...😅 ).
OP is not boring, it is the explorer that I find boring. I am not financially well off to obtain a Rolex OP yet but I have a Pagani Design PD 1690 in Orange and that is a homage for OP orange. Whenever I look at I feel happy. It is symmetrical , no dates, no numbers , no headaches and it gives you that head space to feel peaceful and to admire the beauty of simplicity. Looking at my Orange OP homage is like looking at the painting " Flaming June" Sir Frederic Leighton while listening to the song " Flaming June" by BT. Just a wonderful experience. Love it. May you be well and happy.
How about the OG BB36 as a perfect alternative. I got the OG BB36 not as an alternative but a more serviceable watch that won’t kill me to service or hurt me when I scratch it. I love me and has accompanied me through a lot and my wife likes to wear it from time to time. Maybe she will steal it for good and I’ll get an OP36 😂
After a 3 year wait on "The List" my AD emailed me 3 days ago, "I would like to follow up with your Rolex request letting you know we haven't forgot about you. I hope to be calling you soon with good news about this." I am on the list for an OP 41 Black Dial. This watch could be the photo for the definition of "wristwatch" in Webster's Dictionary.
At the beginning of the video I was not very interested until ... you mentioned your accident. Suddenly that watch has been infused with meaning and life experiences. While not for me it is an important watch for you. I am now very impressed with it.
I have the amazing 34mm 2019 white dial and love it. I have 7.5 inch wrists and everyone who has ever noticed it and who knows about watches has thought it was the 36mm. I have had access to other Rolexes through the AD including a Mint green DJ 36 at the peak of difficulty to get. That's gone and the OP 34mm remains. Great vid
Britt, I own the Submariner, if I had the opportunity to add a Rolex, it would be the OP. It’s the classic go anywhere everyday watch. Glad yours survived.😊
Love the Rolex OPs. Top quality all around and they can be worn anywhere. You’re absolutely right about how hard it is trying to find non-quartz movements in smaller watches for women. I was hard pressed to find something for my wife under 35mm that was automatic. Lots of quartz.
RIGHT?! If you have smaller wrists, you simply just have to make friends with quartz. 😅 (sadly!!!) Rolex is one of the few companies that doesn’t do us ladies dirty! They don’t shrink it, pink it and quartz it!
Thank you for mentioning the Nomos club neomatik, it’s by far the closest alternative but with its own personality. 200m of water resistance, exhibition caseback, automatic, under 9mm. It’s just a great sports watch with its own flair but hits all of the boxes that the OP so good.
I agree with you, the OP is a gem. And yes, I like it way more than the datejust because it is so much cleaner and simple. I am falling so much in love with the air king bloodhound dial. That would be my favorite boring watch right now.
I’m so glad you are healing from your harrowing accident. I love your content, love seeing a fellow female watch nerd, and I really enjoy your content. Thank you! Oh, and I would love to get my hands on an OP!
It s the Levi's 501 of watches in my opinion. Works best for casual clothing, otherwise you will take a better watch on the mountain or at the sea with more functions. Good taste you have, highly appreciated, you re spot on. Simplicity is the ultimate complication
I just love both the Explorer and OP. Very understated but classy sports watches. Since I consider both Rolexes well outside my price comfort zone, I scratched my Explorer and OP itch by purchasing a very nice 34mm Hamilton Jazzmaster with black dial and an excellent Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic with a Soprod P024 auto movement. Both well within my price comfort zone. I am content knowing that I can still afford a half-caff-decaf venti vanilla bean latte topped with gluten free organic whipped cream while admiring my Super Antarctic and Hamilton Jazzmaster.
I have the same OP with black dial but the 39mm version Rolex released in 2018 I think. It is such a comfortable, easy wear it has rendered the rest of my watches mostly obsolete. I wear it all the time, it is part of me now. I prefer it to the explorer tbh. Great video
And the cayman is an amazing car…so good that P reduce the motor to 4 cylinders to prevent clients to move from the 911 to the cayman. Share your view on the OP, although datejust for me.
I picked up my first rolex in june an explorer 40mm it was a close call between the OP or the explorer if the OP had been in 39mm still then id of take the OP. Plain simple versatile what more do you want.
I tossed away my 38mm gold Bvlgari Diagono watch in crocodile leather strap and replace it with my first ever 34mm Rolex Date! I could not agree more with you--OP might be the most boring Rolex but if I will have just one watch to wear forever--it would be my OP Date! I can wear it in office or even if I'm doing some sports-very versatile! And by the way though it's not a flashy watch, it gets a lot of attention! :)
So, a few weeks ago I was finally able to buy my coveted blue DJ36, the idea being it would be the perfect everyday watch. Turns out, fluted bezels and jubilee bracelets don’t exactly fly under the radar😂. While I absolutely adore my DJ, I feel like an Explorer 36 or a black OP36 would be a much better daily wear… or just an excuse to start planning my next purchase! God, it’s a disease 😂😂😂
Same here!!! I feel like when I wear my DJ41 with Jubilee it becomes a distraction because it’s so flashy. I only wear for special occasions now. This is where my OP39 comes in handy as my daily driver.
I find mine a bit hard to read in black. I bought it because it isn't too obvious, but I wanted to have a Rolex once in my life. Well if youi first name is Lex, that's a given :)
Outside of the ice blue daytona which I can’t afford or will ever get an allocation for, this is the only rolex that actually interests me, a blue dial OP. Basic, probably boring, but the only rolex I look at and think, yeah I want one.
When the watch is too fancy in any way, it can become annoying as the time goes... This is the magic of the classic watches like OP. It's simple, technically perfect, it doesn't scream loud any kind of emotion but you'll love them still more and more :) One little note, If I can... if I were you I'd clean my watch with toothbrush and soap more often :) there are noticeable some residues of dirt or something on endlinks as they connect to the watch case...
Totally agree, "Esse non videri". Love my blue 124300 Glad to see that you have healed, I felt so sorry for you when i watched the first videos after your accident.
Love love love the 124300!! Do you like the proportions of the 41mm?! It’s of course too large for me, but it looks sooo cool on a larger wrist! Omg. I was looking at one of my videos from a while back while I was healing and I thought “WHY WAS I MAKING VIDEOS OMG!!” 🤣🤣🤣 gosh! I was just soooo bored! Hahaha. But it’s amazing how quickly the body heals! Now you wouldn’t even know that 3 months ago I was quite immobile!
@@BrittPearceWatches I think it fits perfect on my 18cm wrist. And i love how the blue color plays with the light. I´m glad you posted those videos while you were healing, because we like to hear your opinions on watches and things around our "hobby" :) It could have ended really bad for you with this accident, it´s a thin line sometimes.
Im kinda torn, because i love the OP, but i hate getting the cheapest option / version of any given product. If money was no object, I'd probably get a Datejust or Sky Dweller (i dont care much for the other models) but the OP would still be up there! The Explorer is nice too, but I'd only be interested in the 2-tone.
I agree @Britt Pearce. Hankered after the 39mm Explorer 1 for ages but couldn't bring myself to pay over retail, so had my name down for the 41mm OP black dial. When the 40mm Explorer was announced I changed to that - expected a long wait, and my impatience very nearly turned me back to the OP. I was fortunate to get a call on the Explorer much sooner than expected, but even on collection day I started second guessing myself over the OP! Stuck to my guns and love the Explorer, for all the same reasons you've given for the OP - understated, simple, classic, and can easily be a one watch collection. If that's boring, I'll take it!
I much prefer the black OP39 to the 39mm Explorer. The explorer is too shiny, the bezel is flat and sharp... and the numerals I also found too in your face. The OP39 black is THE one and only strapmonster. I wear it on a military green sailcloth strap and it looks like a field watch... then I put in a black alligator strap and it's literally a dress watch ❤
I have a black face 41 fluted dj on a joob and its my fav watch. My first rolie and prob my last. Im not into the colors and gimmicky hulks, starbucks, never a pepsi fan 🤷🏻♂️. My tudor 54 is really close 2nd
Pretty much agree. It is the best watch. Used watch market agrees. These command much higher prices than versions with thin indexes outside of 3,6,9,12 because they are much more balanced.
I have been wanting to trade my sub 114060 for the 36mm . The problem is it's still hard to find from AD It's great, but not on the gray market.. . it's only a great watch for list price not a penny more. I like it better the the 36mm explorer, the bracelet is too small (19) on the explorer and its actually closer to 35mm when you measure it.
So you have a 34mm OP, and despite what a lot of people think 34mm is a very wearable size for a wide variety of wrists! I wear 34mm and I have a 7.5inch (19cm) wrist. Now depending on the other case dimensions a 34mm may look disproportionate but on an OP it’s not too bad.
If some Chad doesn't like your choice of watch for an ignorant reason, then I'd say it's a good choice! I am at a crossroads where I can addord an OP or I can afford an Explorer. I love them both and I have no idea what to go for. I love the Explorer because of the Mercedes hands, the design of the numbers and its classic appeal. I love the OP because it's simple yet elegant and versatile. I also like that the Rolex crown logo is placed rather than printed like it is on the Explorer (correct me if I'm wrong there). I would enjoy them both immensly. The price isn't becoming a factor in this for me as I'd rather get the one I want more but it is however a nice benefit to the OP considering I'd be equally proud to own it.
I think the black dial OP is the perfect daily driver. I'd probably choose it over my BB58 even. I just wish the 39mm was still in the line up. 36mm is a little small for my 8 inch wrist and 41mm is just a little bigger than I want most days. Maybe a 40mm Explorer is the answer. Hmmm...
BRITT! STAY ALIVE! You bring entertainment to my life! I think all my watches aren't boring. Objectively, maybe my Grandseiko SBGN027 or my Swatch Full Black SkinIron (it's so black, even the hands are black.... so I can't really tell the time)? But none of my watches are boring, they all have sentimental value to me :)
I see that argument online a lot, that the OP is the one you only buy because you couldn't get anything else. For me it's only one that my tastes don't disqualify. I don't like cyclops date magnifiers and I don't like the mercedes hour hand. The only Rolex sport models left for me to choose from are the Daytona and the Oyster Perpetual, and I like other chronographs more than the Daytona. I wouldn't get it because it was the only one I *could* get, I'd get it because it's the only one I would *want* to get.
My favorite Rolex are the OP 39 mm (discontinued 😢) and DateJust 36 mm. The Explorer in 39 mm IMO looses some proportion and equilibrium compared to the 36. But the small Explorer just looks too small on me. The OP in white and black are my favorite
5:30 *takes Britt's advice* *shoots Desert Eagel at range repeatedly wearing an automatic tool watch* *watchmaker discovers the clutch is fried when servicing*
#teamboring FTW - I’m a big fan of the Tudor Ranger. I especially like it because most people don’t. Also the Boxter is a brilliant car, which many prefer over the 911.
To be honest, any Rolex is likely to be the least interesting option in its category and that's, as you say, a feature not a bug. As for the Boxster comment - my partner drives a Boxster. At one point she bought a 911 to replace it, but ended up flipping it and keeping the Boxster because it was legitimately the better car to drive. Anyone who makes that kind of comment knows nothing about either watches or cars.
What about the air king? My wife’s favorite is an air king concentric, but the black dial looks almost exactly the same as OP, and hers is a 34, not sure if that size is still available
really surprised at the roman numerals, actually a nice and very subtle detail I missed on the OP! another affordable alternative, and very on the nose design, is the Christopher Ward Sealander range
Got the 114300 Rhodium dial. It just disappears on the wrist. Goes with everything. My grail is 14060M 2006-2010 model but I think my next boring Rolex will be 36 mm Explorer.
Love the OP and the Explorer. These are the 911. Timeless and minimalistic. Submariners, daytonas, etc are the Lamborghinis, ferraris and other flashy cars ☺️
Nah it's definitely the Datejust. Basically the same but includes one of Rolex's most significant contributions to horology and (depending on options) is more recognizably their look. Right now, polished bezel and oyster bracelet are in style but in reality jubilee and fluted bezel is far more recognizably Rolex.
Love this video! Absolutely love the OP ❤ managed to finally get a navy one for myself earlier this year, what’s your thoughts on protective sticker thought?
Well now after your accident with that watch. That is now YOUR watch and you cannot let it go anymore as it survived with you though your accident and when you were in your recovery period. Honestly I hope you are alright. Ps I am a new follower 😅
I think it's a beautiful watch. Having a small wrist as well 6 inches, I'd go the OP 36mm with the red dial. But hey, that's just one guys opinion. I'd also need the $. The only Swiss watch I own and absolutely love is my Tissot PRX 35mm. All my other watches are Seikos. Love your videos and reviews. Always look forward to them, down here in Australia. Kind regards Rikki
I have a 36mm op with black face too I may say it is simply beautiful rather than boring. Every time I hold my watch I will remove my short sight eye glass (I am 60+) and look at it closely- there are so many details to enjoy except the back cover
Yes, it is a very boring watch, come to think of it, it isn’t very well made. Please send them to me for proper disposal.
I must say, I find your content refreshing. I subscribe to many watch channels (many are acquaintances of yours), and yours stands out the most. Keep up the brilliant work.
My first Rolex was a Gold Shell OP date that I purchased back in 1984. It was my daily driver for 33 years, before I started to get more serious into my Rolex collection. On another topic it's shocking to hear how serious your accident was. You seem like you are back to 100% now,, which must bee a huge relief. So glad you and your OP survived to continue to bring us great watch content!
Not sure I’d call any watch boring but mine is the Omega Aqua Terra 38mm with dark blue dial. I have my name down with my local AD for a 36mm Explorer but I’m not sure if all the boxes aren’t ticked by the AT already
I have a 36mm OP with a red grape dial and I absolutely love it. Looks great on leather, too!
I need to put mine on a leather strap!!! I’ve never done it!
@@BrittPearceWatches although it was a pain trying to take the bracelet off, I couldn’t do it until I bought a Bergeon tool! To me, it was worth it though
Have this 124200 in bright blue. The inky blue dial is amazing. I’ve got a 6.3” wrist and the 34mm is about perfect. Only thing I might slightly change is slightly thicker lugs. Like 19 to 15mm taper. Instead of the 18mm to 14mm here.
I went with the OP over a Milgauss and Exp2 because it is the PUREST expression of what makes a Rolex great. The brand is practically built on the self-winding, waterproof masterpiece; all you have to do is look at the dial of any of their more “coveted” models and you’ll see OYSTER PERPETUAL. ❤ There’s almost pretentiousness associated with it - it’s simply a durable and accurate timepiece that can be relied on for a lifetime! 😊
Mine is a 2018 116000 with the eggshell dial.
I love that they're still doing the 34mm classic size Rolex.. I have a couple of bigger watches, but keep going back to my old oysterdates and OPs.. Perfect size for a watch in my opinion.. 🥰
The two-tone Oyster Perpetual is probably the most beautiful Rolex made.
The Pepsi GMT Master II is a classic, but the steel and gold OP is very nice on the eye.
The dial looks identical to the Milgauss but scaled down. Would look less boring with the lightening bolt second hand. I wear my watches 24/7 doing anything with them on my wrist
Bought this exact watch as my first luxury watch, celebrating my first promotion. As a man with roughly 6.75 inch wrist, I sometimes feel it’s a bit small and boring, but as you said - it’s absolutely timeless. It never feels out of place with any outfit, exactly BECAUSE of it’s size. It’s something gentlemen wore 70 years ago and no one bat an eye. Maybe it is the most “stealth wealth“ luxury watch from the prestigious brands. Not a day has gone by that I didn’t wear it and I still love it, 8 months later. This one will be my heirloom to future kids.
Whaaaat! TWINSIES!!! Biggest congrats EVER on owning this watch! And you’re absolutely bang on here! It’s not in your face or anything horribly flashy. I’m exactly the same, wear it every day and still loving it! Biggest congrats to YOU! 💕💕💕🎉🎉🎉 may there be many more promotions and many more watches to celebrate!
I bought the explorer 114270 and sometimes it feels a bit too small and a bit boring, but that is also what makes it so versatile and under the radar, which I love.
I love the Omega Aqua Terra for mostly the same reasons, except it's just a little bit more interesting both in design and movement-wise.
Wait wait 6 3/4 inch wrist, britt another one trying to big up his wrist size like your husband 😂
There is no stealth wealth wearing a Rolex, you wear a Rolex to flex pretending to be rich and announce to the world you are a douche. Stealth wealth is wearing a JLC or A lange sohne for the love of the mechanical movement, where 99% of the population have no idea what it is
Am on the waiting list still for my OP41 and it’s now been 18 months and no call. So I went grey market paid 1k over list but at least I have my watch and I love it . Find I wear all the time as is so comfortable.
I have the yellow one. I love it. Classic, simple, flexible. I would actually buy another.
THE YELLOW!!! What a great choice!!! I want a colourful dial one ! I want the Tiffany blue 😭 but I can’t get my name on the register! (Boo!)
Hot take: I do not like the Explorer. IMO the numerical markers cheapen it.
You make a good case for a steel watch with a black dial.But if you want an affordable alternative that will match every color in every outfit, try the Rolex Daytona Rainbow.....
Don’t think it’s quite as versatile but it’s a good alternative.
It’s not boring, it’s simple. And simplicity is beauty.
I love my OP's. Very comfortable and great proportions. I have the Turquoise and Coral Red so not really everyday watches or me but super fun. I know you're not into the colorful dials but I'd have every color if I could get them.
Im a guy with a 6.5in wrist and I absolutely LOVE 34mm watches. In fact I usually won’t go over 36mm for a watch unless it’s a dive watch. I hate when company’s try to gender their watches by size. I think people really miss out on some great watches that way. Your OP looks awesome and it really makes me want to get a 34mm blue one that I’v been eyeballing. The only thing I wouldn’t agree with you about is the gentleman, monta, and Nomos as being alternatives because they wear way bigger than a 34 or 36mm OP.
The green goes hard
I recently bought a OP41 in Tiffany blue and it is now my all time favourite watch. Unfortunately if you want that colour with that size there is no other option than paying over retail 😢
First, I want to say that I'm glad to see that the recovery is going well for you Britt!!
Second, the snobbery is what holds me back from getting a Rolex. To judge someone for their choice of a material item is insane. In addition, mocking someone's financial status for what they bought is just plain pretentious.
Third, the Rolex OP is like a well tailored navy suit. It's boring on the surface but it will stand the test of time.
Finally, my boring and unsung hero in my watch collection would be the Vaer D4 Solar Diver. A black, no date dive watch is a textbook example of a boring watch. However, that design has stood the test of time. It is versatile and will never look out of place.
"Boring" = Feature. You are SO RIGHT! I personally think the OP is Simply Fabulous for its clean, direct design. I'm hatching a plan to get 114300 in black, full indices; to me, it's the best GADA out there. Thanks for your video.
Y'know the phrase "poor man's Rolex" ... No, if you are paying full-fare-new for an OP (or a Boxster * ) you are not a "poor man". And what about if I don't *want* to pay more just to prove I can? Boring? No, *elegant*.
( * OK so, OTOH, at least the Porsche dealer *will sell you* a Boxster if you show up with the money...😅 ).
OP is not boring, it is the explorer that I find boring. I am not financially well off to obtain a Rolex OP yet but I have a Pagani Design PD 1690 in Orange and that is a homage for OP orange. Whenever I look at I feel happy. It is symmetrical , no dates, no numbers , no headaches and it gives you that head space to feel peaceful and to admire the beauty of simplicity. Looking at my Orange OP homage is like looking at the painting " Flaming June" Sir Frederic Leighton while listening to the song " Flaming June" by BT. Just a wonderful experience. Love it. May you be well and happy.
How about the OG BB36 as a perfect alternative. I got the OG BB36 not as an alternative but a more serviceable watch that won’t kill me to service or hurt me when I scratch it. I love me and has accompanied me through a lot and my wife likes to wear it from time to time. Maybe she will steal it for good and I’ll get an OP36 😂
After a 3 year wait on "The List" my AD emailed me 3 days ago, "I would like to follow up with your Rolex request letting you know we haven't forgot about you. I hope to be calling you soon with good news about this." I am on the list for an OP 41 Black Dial. This watch could be the photo for the definition of "wristwatch" in Webster's Dictionary.
At the beginning of the video I was not very interested until ... you mentioned your accident. Suddenly that watch has been infused with meaning and life experiences. While not for me it is an important watch for you. I am now very impressed with it.
“It’s like vanilla icecream” must be the best way to describe a boring but amazing watch that can do it all.
I have the amazing 34mm 2019 white dial and love it. I have 7.5 inch wrists and everyone who has ever noticed it and who knows about watches has thought it was the 36mm. I have had access to other Rolexes through the AD including a Mint green DJ 36 at the peak of difficulty to get.
That's gone and the OP 34mm remains.
Great vid
Britt, I own the Submariner, if I had the opportunity to add a Rolex, it would be the OP.
It’s the classic go anywhere everyday watch. Glad yours survived.😊
Love the Rolex OPs. Top quality all around and they can be worn anywhere.
You’re absolutely right about how hard it is trying to find non-quartz movements in smaller watches for women. I was hard pressed to find something for my wife under 35mm that was automatic. Lots of quartz.
RIGHT?! If you have smaller wrists, you simply just have to make friends with quartz. 😅 (sadly!!!) Rolex is one of the few companies that doesn’t do us ladies dirty! They don’t shrink it, pink it and quartz it!
My Traska Commuter (no date) is my OP equivalent/boring watch in my collection.
My brother bought me an OP as a present many years ago. I wore it for 11 years everyday. It still keeps perfect time.
The OP is my favorite Rolex too Britt. Although I would purchase it in 41mm and Blue. It's simple and elegant and a true GADA watch.
Thank you for mentioning the Nomos club neomatik, it’s by far the closest alternative but with its own personality. 200m of water resistance, exhibition caseback, automatic, under 9mm. It’s just a great sports watch with its own flair but hits all of the boxes that the OP so good.
I agree with you, the OP is a gem. And yes, I like it way more than the datejust because it is so much cleaner and simple. I am falling so much in love with the air king bloodhound dial. That would be my favorite boring watch right now.
I’m so glad you are healing from your harrowing accident. I love your content, love seeing a fellow female watch nerd, and I really enjoy your content. Thank you!
Oh, and I would love to get my hands on an OP!
It s the Levi's 501 of watches in my opinion.
Works best for casual clothing, otherwise you will take a better watch on the mountain or at the sea with more functions. Good taste you have, highly appreciated, you re spot on.
Simplicity is the ultimate complication
I just love both the Explorer and OP. Very understated but classy sports watches. Since I consider both Rolexes well outside my price comfort zone, I scratched my Explorer and OP itch by purchasing a very nice 34mm Hamilton Jazzmaster with black dial and an excellent Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic with a Soprod P024 auto movement. Both well within my price comfort zone. I am content knowing that I can still afford a half-caff-decaf venti vanilla bean latte topped with gluten free organic whipped cream while admiring my Super Antarctic and Hamilton Jazzmaster.
I have the same OP with black dial but the 39mm version Rolex released in 2018 I think. It is such a comfortable, easy wear it has rendered the rest of my watches mostly obsolete. I wear it all the time, it is part of me now. I prefer it to the explorer tbh. Great video
And the cayman is an amazing car…so good that P reduce the motor to 4 cylinders to prevent clients to move from the 911 to the cayman.
Share your view on the OP, although datejust for me.
I picked up my first rolex in june an explorer 40mm it was a close call between the OP or the explorer if the OP had been in 39mm still then id of take the OP.
Plain simple versatile what more do you want.
The OP is awesome! Super choice Britt!
The watch is a lovely watch and I am genuinely pleased your getting back to full health and good job by your hubby on making sure the watch was safe
I tossed away my 38mm gold Bvlgari Diagono watch in crocodile leather strap and replace it with my first ever 34mm Rolex Date! I could not agree more with you--OP might be the most boring Rolex but if I will have just one watch to wear forever--it would be my OP Date! I can wear it in office or even if I'm doing some sports-very versatile! And by the way though it's not a flashy watch, it gets a lot of attention! :)
So, a few weeks ago I was finally able to buy my coveted blue DJ36, the idea being it would be the perfect everyday watch. Turns out, fluted bezels and jubilee bracelets don’t exactly fly under the radar😂. While I absolutely adore my DJ, I feel like an Explorer 36 or a black OP36 would be a much better daily wear… or just an excuse to start planning my next purchase! God, it’s a disease 😂😂😂
Same here!!! I feel like when I wear my DJ41 with Jubilee it becomes a distraction because it’s so flashy. I only wear for special occasions now. This is where my OP39 comes in handy as my daily driver.
I like the OP and as crazy as this sounds Day Date is my favorite Rolex.
I find mine a bit hard to read in black. I bought it because it isn't too obvious, but I wanted to have a Rolex once in my life. Well if youi first name is Lex, that's a given :)
Outside of the ice blue daytona which I can’t afford or will ever get an allocation for, this is the only rolex that actually interests me, a blue dial OP. Basic, probably boring, but the only rolex I look at and think, yeah I want one.
When the watch is too fancy in any way, it can become annoying as the time goes... This is the magic of the classic watches like OP. It's simple, technically perfect, it doesn't scream loud any kind of emotion but you'll love them still more and more :)
One little note, If I can... if I were you I'd clean my watch with toothbrush and soap more often :) there are noticeable some residues of dirt or something on endlinks as they connect to the watch case...
Totally agree, "Esse non videri".
Love my blue 124300
Glad to see that you have healed, I felt so sorry for you when i watched the first videos after your accident.
Love love love the 124300!! Do you like the proportions of the 41mm?! It’s of course too large for me, but it looks sooo cool on a larger wrist!
Omg. I was looking at one of my videos from a while back while I was healing and I thought “WHY WAS I MAKING VIDEOS OMG!!” 🤣🤣🤣 gosh! I was just soooo bored! Hahaha. But it’s amazing how quickly the body heals! Now you wouldn’t even know that 3 months ago I was quite immobile!
@@BrittPearceWatches I think it fits perfect on my 18cm wrist. And i love how the blue color plays with the light.
I´m glad you posted those videos while you were healing, because we like to hear your opinions on watches and things around our "hobby" :)
It could have ended really bad for you with this accident, it´s a thin line sometimes.
Im kinda torn, because i love the OP, but i hate getting the cheapest option / version of any given product. If money was no object, I'd probably get a Datejust or Sky Dweller (i dont care much for the other models) but the OP would still be up there! The Explorer is nice too, but I'd only be interested in the 2-tone.
Simplicity is class. The batton hands are pure win.
The boring Rolex might me the most popular type of Rolex…but the “best” Rolex to me bar none is the Sky-Dweller
That's a beautiful watch. My one and only Rolex is a 36mm OP blue sunburst dial. I love it so much.
I agree @Britt Pearce. Hankered after the 39mm Explorer 1 for ages but couldn't bring myself to pay over retail, so had my name down for the 41mm OP black dial. When the 40mm Explorer was announced I changed to that - expected a long wait, and my impatience very nearly turned me back to the OP. I was fortunate to get a call on the Explorer much sooner than expected, but even on collection day I started second guessing myself over the OP! Stuck to my guns and love the Explorer, for all the same reasons you've given for the OP - understated, simple, classic, and can easily be a one watch collection. If that's boring, I'll take it!
I much prefer the black OP39 to the 39mm Explorer. The explorer is too shiny, the bezel is flat and sharp... and the numerals I also found too in your face. The OP39 black is THE one and only strapmonster. I wear it on a military green sailcloth strap and it looks like a field watch... then I put in a black alligator strap and it's literally a dress watch ❤
The OP is actually my grail. Especially the 34mm with silver dial and gold hands. Classy, capable and well made without being flashy.
I mean, the Porsche Boxster is a perfect car, nothing is wrong with it. Just like the OP.
It does what people need a watch for ... it tells the time. Sometimes the beauty is in the simplicity.
I think it's a wonderful watch, a wonderful alternative is the Tudor Black Bay 31/36/39/41 - also class and easier to get new.
I have a black face 41 fluted dj on a joob and its my fav watch. My first rolie and prob my last. Im not into the colors and gimmicky hulks, starbucks, never a pepsi fan 🤷🏻♂️. My tudor 54 is really close 2nd
Pretty much agree. It is the best watch. Used watch market agrees. These command much higher prices than versions with thin indexes outside of 3,6,9,12 because they are much more balanced.
I have been wanting to trade my sub 114060 for the 36mm . The problem is it's still hard to find from AD It's great, but not on the gray market.. . it's only a great watch for list price not a penny more. I like it better the the 36mm explorer, the bracelet is too small (19) on the explorer and its actually closer to 35mm when you measure it.
So you have a 34mm OP, and despite what a lot of people think 34mm is a very wearable size for a wide variety of wrists! I wear 34mm and I have a
7.5inch (19cm) wrist. Now depending on the other case dimensions a 34mm may look disproportionate but on an OP it’s not too bad.
I like the OP, my Wife get a OP 31 Tiffany last Month......i wait for the OP 36 Celebration ❤
If some Chad doesn't like your choice of watch for an ignorant reason, then I'd say it's a good choice! I am at a crossroads where I can addord an OP or I can afford an Explorer. I love them both and I have no idea what to go for. I love the Explorer because of the Mercedes hands, the design of the numbers and its classic appeal. I love the OP because it's simple yet elegant and versatile. I also like that the Rolex crown logo is placed rather than printed like it is on the Explorer (correct me if I'm wrong there). I would enjoy them both immensly. The price isn't becoming a factor in this for me as I'd rather get the one I want more but it is however a nice benefit to the OP considering I'd be equally proud to own it.
I think the black dial OP is the perfect daily driver. I'd probably choose it over my BB58 even. I just wish the 39mm was still in the line up. 36mm is a little small for my 8 inch wrist and 41mm is just a little bigger than I want most days. Maybe a 40mm Explorer is the answer. Hmmm...
Greatest everyday automatic watch of all-time. Casio Gshock square is the digital twin
Love the OP! Also didn't know you had a Daytona! Wear them in good health and keep cycling! I wear my good watches cycling all the time.
BRITT! STAY ALIVE! You bring entertainment to my life!
I think all my watches aren't boring. Objectively, maybe my Grandseiko SBGN027 or my Swatch Full Black SkinIron (it's so black, even the hands are black.... so I can't really tell the time)? But none of my watches are boring, they all have sentimental value to me :)
🤣🤣 don’t you worry! It takes more than that to kill the gringa! And this was all so well said! I couldn’t agree more. 💕
That new bubble dial...thats the ultimate summer watch....
I see that argument online a lot, that the OP is the one you only buy because you couldn't get anything else. For me it's only one that my tastes don't disqualify. I don't like cyclops date magnifiers and I don't like the mercedes hour hand. The only Rolex sport models left for me to choose from are the Daytona and the Oyster Perpetual, and I like other chronographs more than the Daytona. I wouldn't get it because it was the only one I *could* get, I'd get it because it's the only one I would *want* to get.
what a beauty... definitely on my wish list for 2024-25 as my first Rolex!
0:30 the Explorer 36mm is more iconic and as simple
My favorite Rolex are the OP 39 mm (discontinued 😢) and DateJust 36 mm.
The Explorer in 39 mm IMO looses some proportion and equilibrium compared to the 36. But the small Explorer just looks too small on me. The OP in white and black are my favorite
Have always thought about getting a white OP, or maybe a not date sub. But as I much prefer white dials over black, I'm still thinking OP is the go!
5:30 *takes Britt's advice*
*shoots Desert Eagel at range repeatedly wearing an automatic tool watch*
*watchmaker discovers the clutch is fried when servicing*
Explorer has the name, and the heritage.
Not as much as the OP.
#teamboring FTW - I’m a big fan of the Tudor Ranger. I especially like it because most people don’t. Also the Boxter is a brilliant car, which many prefer over the 911.
To be honest, any Rolex is likely to be the least interesting option in its category and that's, as you say, a feature not a bug. As for the Boxster comment - my partner drives a Boxster. At one point she bought a 911 to replace it, but ended up flipping it and keeping the Boxster because it was legitimately the better car to drive. Anyone who makes that kind of comment knows nothing about either watches or cars.
Wow glad you’re okay
What about the air king? My wife’s favorite is an air king concentric, but the black dial looks almost exactly the same as OP, and hers is a 34, not sure if that size is still available
really surprised at the roman numerals, actually a nice and very subtle detail I missed on the OP! another affordable alternative, and very on the nose design, is the Christopher Ward Sealander range
Got the 114300 Rhodium dial. It just disappears on the wrist. Goes with everything. My grail is 14060M 2006-2010 model but I think my next boring Rolex will be 36 mm Explorer.
Love the OP and the Explorer. These are the 911. Timeless and minimalistic. Submariners, daytonas, etc are the Lamborghinis, ferraris and other flashy cars ☺️
Personally, would love to own the white or silver dial. Not boring
OP в диаметре 34 всем хороша, но факт использования механизма-огрызка удручает. Стоило раскошелиться на модель в диаметре 36, а, Бритт?
Le quedas perfecto a ese reloj!!!! Encajais muy bien... 😂😂
I would get the op if they had more solid colors instead of the sunburst colors.
Couldn't agree more, beautiful watch and good for every situation. Very nice review. Thank you Britt!
Nah it's definitely the Datejust. Basically the same but includes one of Rolex's most significant contributions to horology and (depending on options) is more recognizably their look. Right now, polished bezel and oyster bracelet are in style but in reality jubilee and fluted bezel is far more recognizably Rolex.
The OP was for a long time the only Rolex that I wanted.
Sadly then I couldn't afford it and now I can't buy one ...
I own 7 Rolex watches and my OP is always my go to
I love how people talk like the OP and the explorer are two completely different watches. lol.
Love this video! Absolutely love the OP ❤ managed to finally get a navy one for myself earlier this year, what’s your thoughts on protective sticker thought?
Whaaaat! NO WAY! Biggest congrats ever! Wear it in good health! 💕✨✨🎉 as for protective stickers… I don’t use them! 🙈 but I really should! Haha!
Well now after your accident with that watch. That is now YOUR watch and you cannot let it go anymore as it survived with you though your accident and when you were in your recovery period. Honestly I hope you are alright. Ps I am a new follower 😅
…like your way talking about watches.😊
I think it's a beautiful watch. Having a small wrist as well 6 inches, I'd go the OP 36mm with the red dial. But hey, that's just one guys opinion. I'd also need the $. The only Swiss watch I own and absolutely love is my Tissot PRX 35mm. All my other watches are Seikos.
Love your videos and reviews. Always look forward to them, down here in Australia.
Kind regards Rikki