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@AD4M1873 6 күн бұрын
I know this video is old, but why didn’t you just change the crystal to something to your liking?
@mowatches 6 күн бұрын
I did not trust myself doing this right to be honest. Checked a few videos online but did not want to mess with a brand new watch. Although I think it is really great idea!
@cqc556 7 күн бұрын
Explorer I in 39MM or 40MM is the best watch in the crowns catalog IMO.
@mowatches 6 күн бұрын
Word!
@ozzy1154 13 күн бұрын
Too small? It’s supposed to be small…
@mowatches 13 күн бұрын
Absolutely agree, I am just saying that people with big wrists might want to check it out in person before they put their names on the list, because in fact on reddit many owners were surprised on how small it actually wears. Don‘t get me wrong, I love the small size a lot!
@N3VURMYND 14 күн бұрын
Just ordered this watch. Also purchased a replacement AR Crystal for 45 bucks.
@mowatches 14 күн бұрын
Cool, keep me posted how the replacement worked 😎
@PushpakSarode-lt2ve 15 күн бұрын
Bro , ur selling your cheap watch makes u cheapass lad…
@mowatches 14 күн бұрын
Naah, for me its more about sustainability - if I don’t use it, it should not be lying around but rather benefit someone else.
@AB-lx8cf 19 күн бұрын
Someone should just make a non reflective solution for post purchase. If the watch company can’t get it right, why lose out on a great watch because of that? Imagine a cream of polish you can put as an anti glare layer? I mean is it so hard to make? If you read this and do, I want cash in form of royalties lol
@mowatches 16 күн бұрын
Genius idea 🔥
@Kevin...... 22 күн бұрын
124270 is the best watch ever made.
@mowatches 22 күн бұрын
Word! Appreciate your comment!
@Kevin...... 22 күн бұрын
@@mowatches Not including the Patek Philippe 3940G... that might be the best watch ever made.
@marcomanaog7255 23 күн бұрын
For me, the only beautiful rolex watches are submariner, seadweller and the GMT master lines... the rest is an old design for old people...
@mowatches 22 күн бұрын
Interesting view and I totally get it. Those watches you mentioned are all beautiful and more bold and modern - however, for many enthusiasts there lies also a charme in the refined “classic” watches like Explorer or Datejust.
@joeljoel233 23 күн бұрын
I have both the Explorer 1 and 36 mm and the sea dweller 43 mm. I think both are great watches that help present a different type of look. I love both watches. But it really depends on what you're trying to pull off.
@mowatches 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for your review, appreciate the perspective!
@jimg518 24 күн бұрын
Yes, too much money for what you get with the Explorer. I had my heart set on a Tudor Ranger, but then I saw a YT video on the Sinn 556A RS. So that is what I went with. Love it. I have an Aqua Terra which is more dressy so the Sinn fills the tool watch side of things.
@mowatches 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for your comment, thats a really cool collection you have there, both watches are amazing, congrats!
@mattiaroverso1321 27 күн бұрын
Nice watch 58 😊
@mowatches 26 күн бұрын
Word, it is really amazing
@hbgghx5764 27 күн бұрын
Nice review! A great looking watch for sure. I think the size, simplicity and lack of complications make it so compelling. Maybe I should get one someday... But for now I am very happy with my Black Bay 36, which is absolutely awesome. I don't know if the Rolex is worth the premium and I am seriously put off by the waiting list game (I am very imapatient - I even leave a supermarket when there are too many people 😂).
@mowatches 26 күн бұрын
Hey, thanks for your amazing comment, I appreciate your perspective! It really is an incredible watch, but if you are genuinely happy with your BB36, I don’t think you need to get the Explorer - they are just too close and I am pretty sure only watch nerds like us would see the difference anyways 😂. Or you just put yourself on that list and whenever you get the call you can see where life took you and how you will decide then. Btw, I also thought a lot about the BB36 first, but that was a tad too close to my BB58, which is why I went for the Explorer in the end.
@hbgghx5764 26 күн бұрын
@mowatches Awesome! I'm also seriously considering the BB 54 (or maybe 58) - I don't have a good diver yet. Regarding the Explorer vs. BB36 - I have bought the BB36 in blue (which looks fantastic) so I could potentially justify to buy a similar type of watch in black :-) Maybe I'll try to get on a list, good idea.
@kuongsam2314 29 күн бұрын
Sure, Rolex is not for people not approved by AD sales.
@mowatches 29 күн бұрын
It can be a hassle, but if you don‘t want to go grey it really is worth the wait.
@korkmaztaylan 29 күн бұрын
Same here. I was about to pull the trigger for this beauty but after trying it at the local dealer, the reflections made me to quit buying it.
@mowatches 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment, happy to see that you think the same way! Such a shame, it is a really cool watch otherwise
@tomlabarb2640 29 күн бұрын
for some reason the 36 looks bigger on camera.... it seems so small in person.. i think 38 would be the perfect size for it
@mowatches 29 күн бұрын
Interesting take and good observation - would be keen to try a 38mm either!
@wifine1951 Ай бұрын
The dial is too good, it’s actually symmetrical and not disgusting to look at like the air king. Simple and easy
@mowatches 29 күн бұрын
word! appreciate your comment
@davetaddeo Ай бұрын
i have a 224270. i love it and i wear it like it's supposed to be worn. for me, it's a Rolex and that makes it worth it. i think we sometimes overlook manufacturing technology when we think about the price. it's a feature hidden away within the walls of the company and we never get to see it. rounded spring bars! thanks so much for the tip! i hadn't even thought about it. i'll get some and finally put my Explorer on a NATO.
@mowatches 29 күн бұрын
Hey, I appreciate your comment and really like your idea of the build quality inside and outside of the watch being the best feature invisible to the naked eye - could not agree more!
@howiwashere Ай бұрын
someday ill own a new explorer 36
@mowatches Ай бұрын
absolutely 🔥
@evandh1989 Ай бұрын
Honestly, what irks me about this watch is that the day cutout bumps the 15-second mark out of place. It’s even worse on the 42mm. Very little needed to be done to correct this (frankly, they should have just omitted the 15 from the 42mm), and idk why Hamilton did nothing about it.
@mowatches 29 күн бұрын
good question and I did not know that this was even worse for the bigger version of it. Thanks for the comment!
@jschoenzy9416 Ай бұрын
Appreciate the honest review. The crystal has always been a deal breaker for me. I'm not usually fussy about crystals but the hamilton is like 40% mirror. Every real photo online shows the camera in the reflection. I stay clear of hamilton for that reason. Too bad, great watches otherwise. My Damasko crystal is nearly invisible the ar is so strong. Oris Aquis is another great watch with a terrible reflective crystal. Maybe I am fussy after all.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment and happy to see that you feel the same. You are right it is a shame, because otherwise the watches really are amazing. Did not know this about the Aquis, too bad really. I really dont get why the watch makers try to save a few bucks here for watches beyond 500$
@seanhickling7340 Ай бұрын
The 1016 was a far better looking watch. Why would you put this on a nato?? It just makes it look cheap and tacky.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
It was definitely iconic! Tbh I get your point with the nato, but I also understand that people want to make it “their“ explorer by personalizing the strap. Also, the watch definitely has some amazing tool and field watch vibes, which a plain khaki nato can feature quite well, for example.
@ryanr4181 Ай бұрын
So im looking to buy my first Rolex i don't know if i should do the explore the Sub or date just. What do you think should be my best choice here???
@mowatches Ай бұрын
I mean, all three of them are amazing, so you cannot make a mistake with either of them. It rather depends on your personal preference. Do you have rather big wrists, love divers and want a statement piece eveyone will recognize and compliment you for? get a sub. Do you want something smaller, subtle and incredibly versatile? Get a DJ or Explorer. Then, if you want a professional clasp, Roley original Mercedes hands and 100% understatement - get an explorer. Otherwise, if you are looking for a date window, a lot of class and more options to personalize the watch (dial colors, bezel, etc), get a DJ. Hope this helped. Let me know what choice you are making :)
@ryanr4181 Ай бұрын
@@mowatches wow.. GREAT words..i'm a hard core Biker in a MC i live life hard and fast so i want something that can take a beating i really like the explorer you said that watch has a great locking clasp??
@mowatches Ай бұрын
@@ryanr4181 Yes it is probably the most durable beater out there (but also one of the most expensive ones). Both the Explorer and Submariner have the better Rolex clasp in comparison to the DJ
@seanpham67 Ай бұрын
I prefer the OP36 in black over the Explorer. Crown at 12 o’clock, domed bezel, same movement as the Explorer for 1000 $ less, less cluttered dial due to the minimal text on the dial, historically the first Rolex on the Everest and overall much more versatile and the purist Rolex you can get.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, definitely understand your perspective. I really struggled to make a decision between the two, but ultimately chose the Explorer over the OP because of the Mercedes hands and the better clasp. However, I still think that the understatement and simplicity of the OP is hot as hell.
@joeschlicht Ай бұрын
Yes! 100%
@ellisd.wilsonjr.4114 Ай бұрын
I’ll never understand U guys w/ this purist foolishness. The 40mm is the best there is. I tried a 36mm & couldn’t even put the watch on needing a 40mm. Just stop it w/ that purist talk. Preference is preference. U are right that it’s slightly smaller than advertised but ultimately it’s more appealing as a 40mm than a 36mm. (#PERIOD)👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾 (NOTE: Each Watch Has It’s Own Characteristics. Respect People’s Choice. Lastly, I’m Speaking From A Position Of Loving Precious Metal Day-Dates, Sky-Dwellers & Daytona’s. Every Watch Has Its Own Thing. Respect It, Respectfully)🤔
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Hey, thanks alot for your comment, appreciate it and can definitely understand your opinion. It really is an amazing watch and I love it a lot - just wanted to clarify and make people aware that it has a lot of character and is probably not everyones cup of tea.
@kurtlawson9136 23 күн бұрын
100%. The 36 is for chicks. Why a man would wear a 36mm watch is beyond me. Maybe it was cool back in the old days. Not today. 40mm is the Goldilocks size for a man’s watch.
@steve8510 Ай бұрын
I like the Air King, it's an Explorer with Sub case and a bit o bling
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Good suggestions, love your comment!
@steve8510 Ай бұрын
@@mowatches Also if you're an Aussie like me it's got the national colors (Wattle Tree) of Green and Gold.
@jspeakman53 Ай бұрын
Yep, Hamilton Khaki King☑️Tudor BB58 (OG)☑️. Omega Railmaster silver dial❎One day will have to make way for the Explorer (that will be hard)
@mowatches Ай бұрын
thanks for your top pics and your comment, amazing choices!
@danijeljenko184 Ай бұрын
Interesting! The dome shape crystal is actually the most beautiful part of this watch!
@mowatches Ай бұрын
I agree that it looks amazing, but without the AR coating it adds to the reflectiveness. Nevertheless it is an amazing watch! Thanks for your comment
@VMIyanks04 Ай бұрын
I’m currently saving up for the Explorer. It’s my second favorite watch of all time after my Speedy. I got the new Speedy 2 years ago as an achievement piece. Now I’m saving up for the Explorer, which will take years. But I’m hopeful to get a 114270 and then maybe a few years after that, upgrade to the 124270 eventually.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Amazing, thanks for your comment. It is really a good watch so save for and have on your wishlist for years, I can speak from experience here 😅 All the best for your watch journey!
@VMIyanks04 Ай бұрын
@@mowatchesThanks Mo! You too!
@timemycollection Ай бұрын
I feel this watch and even this model with be appreciated more in the future as not much will change in the line ups. And this is as simple as it gets. So after we get everything we want from watches, then realise we had it in 2021 with this model…
@mowatches Ай бұрын
love this comment, thanks a lot, couldn’t agree more with you. I feel that the newest model is the quintessential Explorer. It has vintage a charm and dimension but is technically optimized to its core. The numerals look fresh and still clean. It is as good as watchmaking can get.
@BosworthMcG Ай бұрын
It’s too expensive for what it is. Lovely watch but should be 40% cheaper 😊
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and interesting perspective! I am definitely with you, prices increased massively in the last years and getting a used explorer 10 years ago for under 3k was definitely more reasonable than spending the 2.5x amount on a new model today.
@richardsmegma5081 Ай бұрын
The 39mm is just right 👌
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Word.
@jt.8144 Ай бұрын
IT WORKS FOR ME AND ONLY ME. Clearly it's not for you.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Brooo I love this watch, just said that there are many things some people might have different expectations of, so I wanted to clarify for them before buying it.
@sebmor82 Ай бұрын
I sold it. No waterproof 😢.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
thats a bummer, but I understand why!
@Dr_LK Ай бұрын
Great anti magnetic, anti shock, and anti thermal qualities. Rugged, stealthy, and with a quality construction and movement. A great and versatile daily watch.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
True words, there is nothing left to add. Thanks for your comment!
@SingItHardSingItWell Ай бұрын
I understand the point of this video, but I doubt anyone would consider buying an explorer if they had ANY of the concerns you listed, lol. To me, the points you raised are actually the reasons I love the explorer. (The 19mm width is a very valid point, though!😂) Have a good one.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment and I definitely agree - the video is not meant to be a criticism of the watch and rather about pointing the things that make it special, which some people addressed as reasons why they decided to part ways with it on reddit. For example, the small size or simplicity make a big part of its charme.
@douglaskrueger357 Ай бұрын
My 39 is perfect for me. That said, it’s a do all watch but very under the radar. I prefer my milgaus for wearability but appreciate the quite nature of the explorer.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Thanks, appreciate your comment. I think you have a great pair there, congrats!
@planettudor Ай бұрын
The blue 58 look boring and cheap compared to the black version
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Thanks for your perspective, I definitely see what you mean!
@cjsolarmusic Ай бұрын
Love it. The modern 36mm variant felt too small on my 7.25” wrist so I traded for a neovintage sub that feels much more my size. Beautiful watch tho. Wish it suited me better.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, appreciate it! Bummer that it did not click, but the sub is such a cool piece as well, so definitely a genius trade you made, congrats!
@turnbasedtoddy7664 Ай бұрын
I think it’s 35.5mm size is its greatest strength and why most people love this watch. They just don’t make watches in this size that often anymore and it’s a shame. Looks great on almost every wrist.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Good point, appreciate your comment and you are right, this can be a huge plus and also made me fall in love with it.
@Istibadits Ай бұрын
You wanna be unique? Don't buy a Rolex. Almost everybody has a Rolex.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
I agree, but also I get why people love their watches, almost every piece is iconic and has its own history. what would be your choice in order to stand out?
@jas0n3o5 Ай бұрын
Genuine question, do you have one, and which model?
@cmatz175 Ай бұрын
Im the opposite, it has grown on me over time from owning it. Used to just sit in my watch box but it gets worn alot now as I live the simple elegance and perfection of it.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Happy to hear that 🔥
@alanchappell4845 Ай бұрын
I use an explorer to check the time only, as a smart phone does everything else better.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment and good point - who needs complications anyway with a smartphone - youre absolutely right!
@steelsteez6118 Ай бұрын
You must be clueless if you think people are spending 10k+ on Rolex to tell time 😂. It's like saying, I will never buy an original painting of anything because I can just download a digital PDF copy and print it out on my printer at home or just view the PDF on my phone 🤦🏻
@alanchappell4845 Ай бұрын
@@steelsteez6118 So what is the purpose of a watch if not to tell the time?
@drewhunkins7192 Ай бұрын
It's odd. Sometimes this Hamilton says "Swiss Made" and on other ones it doesn't.
@mowatches Ай бұрын
Hhmm, thats interesting - someone should take a look at that!
@MB-ev3ox 2 ай бұрын
All true 👏
@mowatches 2 ай бұрын
thanks, appreciate it and happy that you agree!
@HouseholdReviews 2 ай бұрын
The lack of AR was a deal breaker for me as well when I held the watch in hand. Such a disappointment
@mowatches 2 ай бұрын
Happy to see that you thought the same. The watch looks so stunning and then the reflective crystal is a huge downer that does not match the overall quality of the watch at all. Thanks for the comment!
@dgw1970 2 ай бұрын
I've the 42mm Khaki field. It makes me feel wonderful. I love it. That's all a watch needs to do, other than keep time.
@mowatches 2 ай бұрын
Totally agree and happy to hear that you feel this way! Thanks for the comment and keep on enjoying this amazing watch!
@wiscobuckeye 2 ай бұрын
Luxury watch brands definitely do NOT have the highest profit margins with their stainless steel sports models like you claim at 6:30 in the video. Gold watches have a MUCH high profit margin, which is why brands like Patek intentionally limit how many steel models they make each year - they want to force people to jump up to the precious medal versions because they have such higher profit margins.
@mowatches 2 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for your comment and the clarification, I followed a discussion of people reasoning before making this claim, but what you say makes sense.
@tranimal72 2 ай бұрын
I bought this today and u have some valid points but as a whole an awesome well made watch for the price.
@mowatches 2 ай бұрын
agree with you and happy that you like the watch. tranks for the comment!
@frp88k 2 ай бұрын
HAVE THE EXPLORER 1 40MM USING THE WATCH EVERY DAY
@mowatches 2 ай бұрын
LOVE IT
@jeromepaquet4233 2 ай бұрын
I got mine for about two months.. selling it as well. I like the watch, but i dont find nothing special in it to keep it in my collection. 21000vph bothered me. I want something more smooth above 28000vph.
@mowatches 2 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that you think the same! It really is an amazing watch but for me it also just did not click. Do you have something in mind already in order to replace it?