Hi, I'm getting 46.5mm on the Explorer but not sure on OP41 currently. Explorer is 51mm with the male end links, but personally I do not find that measurement ever relevant as the bracelet should curve away from case even if female IMO.

@ thank you!! And agree!

Ssshhhh, you will really upset a lot of people saying that lol! Well done on the JCDS though ; )

Yes, The JC an itch the black dial doesn't scratch lol

Haha, yes thanks, I kinda worked it out after I said it and was hoping someone would mention it. I suppose it could show just the day and date, but month and date is more fun and makes a bigger statement about being an annual calendar which I love. So glad I got one. It's like the missing piece of the watch hobby!

I will have to watch it to understand what you mean ; )

Good to hear some Invicta Love. Yep, it's a beast and more of a novelty for me but I love them. Check out the Special Edition Pro Diver (I will look up the Ref shortly). Its slightly bigger than yours but I much prefer it.

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I have a fitted to case leather strap (£35 Dunhill branded I think) that fitted a Pagani OP Clone perfectly, I had a spare Tudor deployant clasp so put that on it too. Certainly elevated it but straps are hard work unless you are happy with sometimes big gaps and pin buckles.

I think you will be pleased with the Erebus. DHL will want about £74 prior to delivery if you are in the UK.

Haha, yes I accepted it would be too small but it is a bit of a classic (if it had been the one I ordered) that I wanted to experience. Certainly a lot of disingenuousness in KZbin watchland yes. Seems to have gotten worse since the aftermarket bubble burst.

Luckily I bought on Amazon so refund was not an issue.

Would not say it was moaning, just pointing out It's not very tactile, which is worth knowing if you are thinking of buying one. People rarely try operating the movement when buying a watch IME. Love the watch, but wish it was closer to as smooth as a Deepsea. Agree its a bit click baity though although that was not my intention.

I guess I was looking at phone screen which made it awkward. You also have to do it in under 60 seconds for it to be a short I think, so a bit rushed. It makes me cry too though if that makes you feel any better, they are my watches I am attacking! Measurements are what they are though, so nothing ridiculous. Many KZbinrs have confirmed the EX40 isn't 40mm, but it is equally something a lot of people are in denial of. A Tissot Gentleman on the other hand is exactly 40mm

I wouldn't dare change anything about any watch (especially Rolex!)! Manufacturer needs to be the one to do that IMO. The Explorer dial is the subject of discussion about the positioning of the text. I think they are both less than perfect so was just giving my feelings on what would work better. I think the SMP300 is a mess of a design, but that's Omegas problem. The SMP600 and 6000 are stunning though IMO. I would of course love it if anything is changed to my liking on any watch, and have just ordered a San Martin because I think it has something I like and have been saying needs to happen 🤞

Hi, So glad the video was helpful and you are generally pleased with the Oyster. I really felt it was a legitimate fit, but I never really did a direct end link comparison as it seemed to fit so well. Did you have to buy the watch on jubilee and then buy the Oyster like I did? Sounds as if you bought it straight on the Oyster? If so, new from Mondaine stockist?

They do seem to get more than their share of complaints, but hopefully they will improve going forward.

I used to work in a watch shop, and customers often asked if a watch was too big/too small and if it was too tight/too loose. Nobody cares if its the wearers preference, but I care if I can advise someone to enjoy their watch better. Sometimes we are creature of habit and a different opinion may be enlightening.

​@@wristopia4101 Yeah I probably should have clarified that I'm not opposing constructive criticism or debate, as that's how we move forward and learn but I was calling out the rigid watch snobs who like to tell everyone who doesn't wear their watch done up firmly above the pisiform that they're wrong. Enjoyed the vid and appreciate the reply, cheers.

@@blackie75 Completely agree. A bit of a tease and banter is good sometimes also lol haha

@@wristopia4101 spot on 😉

Would say it's blue but I guess you could see purple there (people see colours differently too). No its not an integrated bracelet. I would Keep it on the bracelet personally as bracelet watches usually look bad on most straps IMO. Especially 20mm lug width ones. This is yet another reason that micro brands need to introduce 21mm lug widths IMO. I do have a couple of watches on straps, but overall aftermarket straps are a bit of a minefield I find.

Hi, Personally yes, It's my favourite to wear. A Submariner may be the other one that would come close for me now its a bigger size (I don't have one), but that has a lot more baggage that this avoids.

@@wristopia4101 yeah exactly my thinking , I’ve just got the call to say they have the explorer 40 for me. I’ve gone into a flat spin about it as a long time ago I wanted the sub , but like you say it’s such a target for criminals now it’s tainted the appeal, I’m just wondering wether the explorer will still give me the feel I want from it tho. Decisions decisions, and I must make one today! 🤔

@@wristopia4101 yeah that’s my feelings exactly, I want a watch I can wear everyday and use as opposed to leaving in a watch box the majority of the time.. 36 would be too small for my 7 1/4 wrist .

Hi, I waited approximately a year but I have history with the AD (an independent) and This kind of affects wait times in comparison to someone for who it will be the first Rolex (in both directions!). I feel the EX40 is probably easier to get these days regardless of that. What's your situation re. watch you want, any previous purchases, and how far you have got in trying to get one to date? I am happy to give some advice but would help to know a bit more.

@wristopia4101 last purchase at third was 20 years ago two tone ladies op so no purchase history. I have expressed an interest in the explorer and the air king, guess I will just have to wait

@@adrianrichards73 Basically just wait now yes. Assuming you are UK? I was in exactly that position with Goldsmiths who are part of the Watches of Switzerland group. I had bought a ladies DJ from them decades earlier but effectively had no purchase history with them. They wanted a purchase history at the time and luckily I wanted an Omega anyway. I was also wearing my old Sea-Dweller which showed I had some skin in the game. I would say visit one more AD but make sure its not in the same group. If the one you have already visited is a chain, go to an independent, and vice versa. If they think your a decent genuine bloke that's going to keep the watch, an Explorer should be relatively likely. Maybe only ask for the Explorer if the Air King is second best to you. Good luck ; )

I want to oil fill the quartz 😈

@@wristopia4101 lol why?

@@idonjohnson6999 Just to see what it looks like. It's such a deep dial that it could look cool. I will probably never get around to it though.

Maybe a Triplock would be better? Hey look, it's fine and has loosened up a bit. It's just not a great experience like the Rolex, but I should not have done a separate video about it ideally and just mentioned it in the comparison one.

Yes, had never really thought of that before doing this video, but I do not really wear a watch long enough for it to matter. I probably need the purity of the second hand not stopping when I adjust, so have ordered a Seiko SNKS79Ji to try it.

@@wristopia4101 Yeah, hacking to me is also not a big deal, since as you mentioned in the video, it will eventually start to lose or gain time anyway. If precision is required, nothing beats a quartz. :)

I wouldn't do that to an expensive non hacking watch, but might try it on the Seiko SNXS79J1 that I have ordered though.

@@wristopia4101 i do that on exactly that watch! I do treat it like an expensive watch tho because it's such a beauty and not in production anymore. May i ask where did you buy it and how much did you pay?

I did consider trying that, although it would be a slightly different experience and I do not really want to wear a watch constantly for that long that I can hack. I think VC probably have legitimate reasons now I have thought about it a bit. Really appreciate you watching and commenting ; )

You would be able to check it's variation (possibly more so) but I get your point. I felt the same prior to having this thought about it, and would like to try it with a real non hacker now lol. Preferably one with a sizeable +/- per day! Thanks for watching and commenting ; )

Good point and thanks for putting it kindly. I keep meaning to make more of an effort, but then just want to get something out and wing it!

I do not actually know the fine details, but the gist of it is that hacking is a severe shock to the mechanics that is best avoided. I kind of appreciate that this may be correct ('hacking' is quite a rough term when you think about it!) and high horology is a world away from a bullet proof Rolex. I like to set a watch Bob On, but maybe this is just a hang over from the speaking clock (123) and my Casios? I would have embraced the non hacking (did you know that was a thing on HH?), but the sub second nonsense is plain ridiculous!!! I might pop into a VC AD on Tuesday and have it out with them Haha.

It's quite calming when you think about it. You find out if your watch runs fast or slow, then set accordingly and wait for it to become more accurate! Have zero idea of VC accuracy parameters either 😶

The other thing I am thinking is that hacking simply involves parts that are deemed ugly and unnecessary perhaps?

Dollars?? Are you in the states?

@@wristopia4101 good grief no, a little village in Sussex. I thought everyone on KZbin priced everything in dollars now?

Haha, I Prefer getting 'The Call' (or email) but I have walked in and bought 2, and could have bought a 3rd historically, and I have no doubt it will return to that in some shape or form. I turned down a Deepsea 11 series (they had a hot Sub in the window for sale too) some years ago, and actually did not expect there to be a waitlist when I got the 12 series, but I only waited 3 months. I think a Rolex Boutique (still AD owned (Prestons)) was trying to offer me to bribe them, but all other normal AD's have been Cool.

Hey old buddy, how's things? People put percentages and prices on watch enjoyment, but at the end of the day, life is short, a Rolex is not an unobtainable Ferrari. Guys only really have watches. Buy the Rolex ASAP, wear it, enjoy being a guy. Fiddle around with other watches...... and aim for a Ferrari 😂

Great description haha. I did try to slow things down but obviously failed 😶

If it did have, it would tell you to F*** O** 😂😂😉

Well its good you like it ; )

They all mention it lol. Jody even mentions it in the comments of this one 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYS7k5KQmdpjf68 I would love it if they did not and certainly do not need an excuse to show other watches.

Who reads those? What would it say? It's just not a very pleasurable movement to operate compared to the Deepsea. The manual is not helping with that. You Omega Gatekeepers are funny lol

As an owner of the Deepsea and the titanium Ultradeep … both are fine timepieces, just a little different. I like each of them equally. Omega gets more compliments.

@@lbco5229 Nice ; ) I do not really mention peoples Rolex's as there is not much to say unless its a Turnograph or a quartz etc. so can imagine a newer less seen watch will get more comments.

That nice comfortable reliable .....errrr...."Click"?......dunno how to describe it now I'm here writing this lulz.

@@mrmagoo.3678 I thought it was a good analogy, but you are correct' a Golf door is only one noise when you shut it, but a Rolex is lots of different noises throughout the taking on and putting on. It was the quality I was referencing.

Hi, Yes, some have been a bit shilly. Disingenuousness is rife in KZbin watch world and I didn't think Erebus reviews suffered too much from it (apart from the Rolex BS) if I am honest. We all know its impossible to be impartial with a friends watch/freebie/something that brings cash to your bank account, so have to take it with a pinch of salt and read between the lines. Erebus watches seem to be pretty good so they do not have to shill too much anyway. I thought Jody balanced his review of Russels collab abomination very well, and hope they are still talking 😂 Jody and Teddy seem to be the most credible to me, and I have enjoyed being part of Jody and Stevie's journey.

Hi, Yes, EX40. They both measure about 38.5mm but the Assent is smaller in all other dimensions. Lug to lug, lug width, thickness, and dial diameter. Being that it is a tad under 39mm and has a slightly small dial area for the case, so I would say it wears on the smaller side yes.

@@wristopia4101 thanks!!

Don't beat yourself up about it. Most AD managers and brand reps don't know about it lol. Watch shops (I used to work in one) would also not be too interested in doing it properly even if they did because its fiddly and time consuming. Surprised its such a little known fact though.

A lot to unpack there and not enough space here. Fantastic comment and perspective. I am somewhere in the middle. I do not get too into brand history other than they have been doing it a long time and therefor do it better. A good microbrand is like getting two chocolate bars out of a vending machine on a cold Monday morning when you paid for one v A flight to Belgium at the weekend for the good stuff 😎

Not quite sure which bit you mean but it looks fine to me.

You see that on Most watches with similar type clasps tbh...Never really bothered me as it only shows when Your wrist is at certain angles to your eyes.

Sam Martin do I belive. Rolex never will. Offering watches in two different sizes is another good option.

I would say give it a go ; ) It's a dive style watch so should be fine subject to personal opinion. Jubilee style bracelet will help too.