Warning!! Do not buy anything from Nivada! I purchased two watches from them, an F77 and Chronomaster, the Chronomaster developed an issue with its chronograph within two weeks. It was sent for warranty repair. Just before I get to the point, their service department is an absolute joke! Good luck getting a response from them! They just ignore your emails! So I’ll cut to the chase……. 1 month later I receive a parcel supposedly with my repaired watch…. It’s an empty Nivada box and no watch inside!!! the case is with PayPal….. Be aware they are fraudulent!

The best g-shock period. In order to have a complete Casio collection you only need three watches to be a God F91 - Slim, cheap, iconic, low profile GW-5610 - Solar, atomic time, best looking shock imho. Probably the best bang for your buck watch period. LCW-M170TD-7AER - Its solar and atomic like the 5610 but is an all titanium analog/digital watch that wears incredible and can be dressed up and down.

WARNING: The watchbands have cheap dye that will stain your shirts.

I'm waiting for my green dial to come in the mail. Correct me if I'm wrong.And I love citizen watches. But the watch they're calling Yellow looks more like a light colored pumpkin to me.!! This is yellow.😮

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Just ordered the SRPE61, with the brushed bezel and cheap NATO strap. With a new two-piece I also ordered (for nearly the price of the watch, which I got very cheap) it's going to be a killer. Can't wait!

Got the Tiffany Blue. Great looking watch. Forgot to size it at the store though.

Thank you!

Lots of watch reviewers out there, but the writing here is outstanding!

Went on the list on the 2nd September and got the call today.

Will it fit on my 6 inch wrist?

Rolex is even more scarce here in Australia but I got the call 5 months after ‘expressing interest’ in 3 watches, including the Explorer 40. 2 visits, 2 phone calls to the very polite and respectful salesman. They want to ensure you’re not a flipper (or a*hole!). I’m surprised how completely entranced I am with it!

Love the video. I put my name and my 7.5 inch wrist on the "list" with my local family owned jewelry/Rolex AD almost 12 months ago. No purchase history, just a watch guy. Frankly, i was a watch guy who previously had been turned off by Rolex and was intent on building a collection without the brand. I guess i was turned off by the many non-watch guys who bought Rolex's because they were status symbols and those guys had money. Then the 40mm Rolex Explorer 1 started to pique my interest a little over a year ago, something about it's incredible versatility and the beautifully simple and refined design language. Another random development happened around that time, my father's cousin had been doing research on our family tree. My father's mother's maiden name was Shakelton and there was always a family intrigue whether we we related to the great explorer himself. Turns out my grandmother's grandfather was Sir Ernest Shakeltons fathers older brother and there was a fairly solid lineage of our family. While i won't pretend to carry on any sort of greatness myself, its a tremendous boost of pride to have such a relation. That sealed the deal for me, i was going to be patient and acquire my Explorer whenever i received the call. A month ago i decided to play the game. My 7th wedding anniversary is coming up and i had had a good year financially, so i went to the AD and purchased a very nice jewelry set for my wife. Black sapphires and silver, to match my explorer, should i get that call. Not coincidentally, after purchasing a little over $3k US in fine jewelry for my wife, two weeks later i received the call! Ive had it for 5 days and i can say, this is the perfect watch. Which isn't to say everyone must love it, or other watches are somehow bad or wanting. But, this particular design, with the beast performance a Rolex has-- is A perfect watch for those who appreciate it. There are certainly other perfect watches out there (looking at you blue dial Overseas date). But this is one of those perfect watches. Cheer's 🍻

Mine came today. $54 on Ali. I'm very impressed by the quality.

What does the ER designate?

Umm no you don't "round up" on the strap width. LOL

I've never heard of this ghost crime position . Yes ghost date positions should be a crime .😊. It cant be that hard or costly to scrub that .

My AD is a family jeweler who builds multigenerational relationships. It’s a pleasure to give them my business, and “Yes, I happily purchased my Rolex Explorer from them”.

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I just got the call for my 36mm! After over 3-4 years on the waitlist. 🔥 congrats

A manicure at an Asian salon costs 10-20 euros. A worthwhile investment if you show your hands in videos

Too much text on the dial all crammed up.

Love your review. Beautifully done. Watched a dozen times.

Drilled lugs and Acrylic crystals are a huge miss

Really nice looking watch❤.

Nah. The OG is GW 5000U 1JF 👑

The hidden compartment is also a carrying case

I got a datejust after a days wait. Diamond dial 126233 champagne dial two tone. I love it.

The seamaster looks great!!!!!

I love military style watches, I may order one of these as well.

I've had this watch in my G Shock collection for 3 months now. And it's in my top 5 for my favorite ones.

Interesting, I always thought the hole was just for air to get in and not allow any moisture to build up into the box. Never thought of it for charging cables, you learn something new.

Rolex executives are brilliant and understand the market better than any one of us. However, the rapid pivot from accessible to a long waitlist (/impossible to buy at an AD) may have somewhat backfired on Rolex. I purchased a GMT-Master II 116710LN in 2012 from my local AD for a price 20% below retail (tax included), when ADs were able to do this for Rolex clients. Luckily, I am still able to get ahead of the line since I am a long-term customer of the AD and have not flipped any watches purchased from this AD. That said, a rather wealthy friend who is new to watch collecting has expressed interest in buying a Rolex (and this person can afford anything he wants, and I mean anything). He waited for 3 years before he could get his Daytona but bought a Vacheron Constantin fifty-six, Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, and a Czapek while waiting (and spending about $90K CAD on those three watches combined). This $90K could have all been in Rolex's pocket if they obliged his thirst for many of their sport models. He may be only one person, but think about the hundreds of thousands of people that have the money to spend like he does- Rolex surely would have won the biggest share of the market if they were willing to sell to them.

Lol bought and haven't even worn it? What a joke

Wear one every day @ work. Great watch, great value, just perfect! At first I thought the "plastic" brace was disappointing but now I take it as a plus because it lasts and lasts and is oh so light.

2 months is quick. I visited my local rolex AD in January and put my name down for the 40mm explorer and finally got the call in July and purchased the watch. Most watches are still selling above retail in grey market but not as high as a couple of years ago. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next 6 months to a year. Never know you might get a batgirl at retail (wishful thinking).

Big deal. So he feels great because they allowed him to buy a watch? That’s nuts. Just walk away guys, come back in a few years and let’s see who’s the boss.

I got ‘the call’ for an Explorer 40 after only two weeks. I have a wee bit of history with the AD, but this was my first Rolex - the market is definitely turning.

I picked up an Explorer 1 40mm as a walk-in to an AD in Macau a few months ago. It's a stunning watch.

You can tell the Rolex AD’s to stick their watches where the sun don’t shine. Turned my back on them a long time ago.

I wanted a 39mm explorer, but they were discontinued before I could buy one from my AD. I ended up getting a 124060 from them in November 2021. I just purchased a 224270 in February 2024 from a friend at retail pricing. I can't yet pick a favorite between the two of them. I want a Pepsi GMT, but I don't know if I will ever be able to buy one from my AD.

Hasn't been on the wrist yet? My AD sourced Sub 41 is my daily beater for the last year. Wear the damn thing and have some bullocks.

A "market adjustment" haha

Not quite the same in the States. I was recently on a short trip out of town for baseball and stopped in to the local AD. I was wearing one of my cheapest easiest to replace watches because - I’m on the road and don’t want to chance something bad happening. The sales rep asked what I was wearing and I shyly said “a cheap on the road watch”. He asked about how many I had (36) and what my top piece was. I said “value or sentiment”? He said value. I said a white dial Explorer II. His eyes glazed over and he immediately pulled out his iPhone and began to check his email or whatever. I moved on to looking around at it he watches with my wife rather pissed and then we left.

Lovely watch and review .... Are you from Gateshead?

Thanks for the review. I have this exact model myself and I would point out that it DOES have a database of cities for different time zones.

Replacing the flat glass with a domed crystal

"this is a g-shock polygon" 🤓

It's true. I have the JDM Version, and its the ultimate watch, no real need for anything else.