Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 vs 41 - OP36 vs OP41- Beyond the obvious | Hafiz J Mehmood

[@HafizJMehmood]

Happy New Year All. May the 2021 be a healthier, wealthier, prosperous year, with lots of new and better watches in our collections ;), and of course, a COVID-free year. Kicking off 2021 with the Comparison review that I received a lot of requests for. Support to Channel: Patreon: www.patreon.com/HafizJMehmood Instagram: instagram.com/horolojust/ Facebook: facebook.com/HafizJMehmood Twitter: twitter.com/HafizJMehmood Please do check out my other videos:, and share them within the community and like-minded fellows. References: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Black Dial 124300, 126000 My wrist size in all the clips: 6.5" My wrist span: 55mm Watch Cases: 41mm on paper Watch Lug to Lug: As per Video Watch Dial Sizes: As per Video Watch bracelet width at lugs: As per Video All comments in this videos are mine and driven from my real-life and hands-on experience, macro inspection, Visual assessment, wear and feel of watch in the hand and on the wrist. Please reach out to me for any enquiries or collaborations at [e-mail] If you want to watch ad-free vids, or discuss any watches I have reviewed, please join my Patreon to message me directly. Due to volume of emails I receive, I am unfortunately not able to respond to emails related to watch discussions, my advice, suggestion or insights to watch collection questions. Thank you, and please keep the support coming. Best, Hafiz

[@hammalamiri12]

Happy new year Hafiz , thank you for the great content

[@ahmedalzeeny]

.Happy new year my friend, another great video that answered my uncertainty about which watches would suits me better. Many thanks to you and keep it up

[@Jay-xr3sb]

So which is your pick?

[@Jay-xr3sb]

Hi, do they both have AR coat to your eyes?

[@LordLauderdale]

Happy new year Sire

[@AliasEveWatches]

The proportions on the OP36 is perfect!

[@drewski5150]

It's like Hafiz knows the watch thoughts I have in my head, then makes a video about them! Awesome channel!

[@itsallrobbish]

Spot on. I bore my wifw talking geeky watch stuff, but this guy knocks it out the park and my wife's attention would hang on to every word!

[@cgeetaryan]

Your content is amazing. They are by far the best videos to watch on youtube when I consider purchasing a piece. The coverage on fitment on the wrist, and wrist presence of watches, etc is very informative; let alone the awesome shots on wrist from various angle, distance, and settings. There are just too many awesome and critical details that you include, which most review videos just don't bother to. I truly appreciate your videos

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thank you so much for very encouraging comments. It drives me incredibly to produce more and better when I receive such feedback :)

[@walkerb1734]

This has now become my favorite watch content channel on KZbin! Great videography and information....always! Keep up the great work. P.S. My pick here would be the 36mm

[@markstarmer3677]

I get totally immersed in your warm informative commentary on these watches. Your attention to detail on every facet is infectious. A pleasure to watch and listen.

[@jeffreylee3775]

Today I called my AD rep and will be notified when a black dial 41 is available. I will probably watch this video a lot more times because of all the great close ups and wrist shots, nice review. thank you

[@slyfox909]

Have you gotten it yet?

[@jeffreylee3775]

@@slyfox909 No still waiting. Last month my AD and I touched base and she said as soon as one is available I am on the registry.

[@Ben-yw8be]

I have the a 7.25 inch wrist. I usually wear 38-42mm watches. But the 36mm OP is the best. I’ve tried to 41mm and it is a more significant wrist presence due to how flat the case is and also the time only dial makes the watch look bigger. The color also makes a difference. The lighter colors: 36mm. Darker colors: you can get away with the 41mm. I think the OP 41 should for wrists 8 inches+. 36mm for 6.5-7.5 inches.

[@djorgen]

Always preferred the 36. :-)

[@AcmeRocket]

@@davidofglenbrook4487 if you're huge and/or obese

[@watchmunch3240]

@@davidofglenbrook4487 it’s only 3 mm nicer. The OP36 is still the winner

[@Explorer40mm]

I preferred the 36 until I tried the 41 which is really a 36. The larger indices are much nicer and more luminescent. Don’t get me wrong, I love my 36 too

[@sanjivrpatel]

I wanted to comment on your last vid, but then I thought there’s no point as your vids are on such a high level - that it’s obvious to anyone who watches your content. But this one is crazily spectacular. The time taken for such results would probably shock me. There was a time when you had competition, but no longer. It must be incredibly difficult to source brand new watches, but I think this should be your next step. The difference in videotography would be worth it. Keep it up. Happy to offer the odd suggestion on reviews if you’re keen. Regards

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much. Please keep the suggestions coming. Looking forward to hear.

[@paulberckmans1288]

Very good points about the chamfered edges on the 36mm and the size of the dials. I own a white 36mp OP which feels about right on the wrist and also looks great. I tried on a 41mm Datejust a few days ago and felt it was out of proportion and heavy. It did not feel like a Rolex.

[@ominous-omnipresent-they]

Now, this is how you review a watch. Presentation, narration, lighting, details, it's all there.

[@marcod.r.3299]

Your comparison videos are really so great...it is such a big help in decision making....top top work!!

[@Czeron01]

Fantastic comparison video, very informative. I was wanting the 41, but after trying on the 36, it just felt and looked great. It still has substance on the wrist too. This video further confirms that for me, 36 is the way to go.

[@watchmunch3240]

Agreed

[@simonmiles1972]

Best comparison I've seen and you summarise the look on the wrist perfectly. Beautiful videography also. Thank you.

[@WatchesJourney]

The seconds hands synchronization ad 3:07 is much appreciated. Happy new year Hafiz and enjoy your watches journey in good health.

[@Teymurphell2]

Yeah that’s why the 39 was a perfect size

[@rhoelg]

but op41 is similar in size to discontinued op39

[@justinlangley9522]

Wow brilliant review ! Thanks for mentioning your wrist span ! My wrist is virtually identical to yours and I'm impressed at how well the 41 looked ! Better than the 36 imo. Such a classic understated watch ... I usually want/need a watch with a date but the oyster perpetual has such a pull that I'm highly considering one ! OP - Suited better as a 41mm watch DJ - Suited better as a 36mm watch .

[@leyay7540]

36 is my choice.

[@kws4e]

If you're not sure between two sized of a watch, as mentioned in the video, take the smaller one. You can easily get used to a smaller size, but not as much with a slightly too big case diameter in my experience.

[@overseas171]

Hafiz: this is the best review I have found regarding the size and measurements of Rolex. You have provided just the info I was looking for.. I thank you for that. Great attention to detail and beautiful camera work :)

[@archergg9226]

Got to try on both the 36 and 41 yesterday. You're one of the only people online who mentioned how the dial markers are beveled on every corner of the OP36. It's such a minor detail but once you see it, it is HUGE. It glistens way more and adds way more to the dial. The 36 fit my wrist better so I purchased it mainly for that reason. But the extra detail to the dial markers made me love it.

[@dennisstein2514]

what is your wrist size?

[@watchmunch3240]

Those hour markers are simply work of art, especially when you place OP36 side by side with Datejust and Explorer 1. Each of those watches are beautiful on it’s own, but hour markers on OP just simply amazing.

[@Explorer40mm]

Oddly enough I tend to disagree. I have both the 36 and 41 and the indices on the 41 play with light much more effectively with the flat polished surfaces on the indices creating these perfect rectangles in the light. I don’t know how to explain it but it’s a much more masculine and sporty look. If you could post photos I’d show both in low lighting where most reflective

[@knezipero]

I went for the 41. Great video btw. 🤩

[@impexRQ]

I will definitely pick the OP41 and definitely bright blue dial ...

[@ArnarE]

I have a 36 black and a 39 rhodium. Love both of them and appreciate their understatements. Thanks for the good review.

[@wristpresence___]

The OP36 looks so good there. More versatile in my opinion as it can serve a dress watch better than the 41. Did you detect the same defects on the 36 dial as you did n the 41 before?

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks for watching. OP36 review link below for reference, with findings in macro section of the vid :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmZiaRje9Wlrqs

[@edgy8481]

Here's a thought: maybe you could do a review of the two plus the similarly styled, black-dialed and older Air-King to show how the two OPs are design offshoots of the AK. Btw, I don't understand the thumbs down votes on this or any other vloggers' videos. The visual and presentation quality of your videos far exceed those of other so-called "reviewers". Unless a vlogger presents something vile or morally offensive, I don't think down votes are called for.

[@AllecZB]

the 36 got a nice balance on the dial, the 41 don't.

[@jamespalsson746]

@@pintthereof4598 36mm is still beloved among men as well

[@pedrot1152]

One more time great content. I was back and forth between op36 and 41 and have decided to go for the 36. Just the perfect size in my opinion and day by day more happy with the size choice

[@nicklaslundberg7697]

I went for the 41 as I wanted that “sportier” feel.

[@pedrot1152]

@@nicklaslundberg7697 great. I went for the 36 cannot be more happy. But either or great looking all around watch

[@silveriver9]

I'm torn between both sizes.

[@pedrot1152]

@@silveriver9 do not be. Honestly 36 is no brain and just the classic...and it will continue to be...is just so much more confortable..I have never picked any other of my bigger watches since I got my op 36

[@silveriver9]

@Pedro T In the end, I went for the 36 ;)

[@itsallrobbish]

What a great comparison. It makes you wonder why Rolex call them the dimensions that they do. I have just put my name forward for the Bright Blue 41. I have a 7.5 inch wrist, to use different units. After trying one on, it looked the better size for me. Many is the time I thought 39mm was too small, I now have a 39mm chrono field style watch and a 40mm diver and they both look nigh on perfect to me. Can't wait to get the OP. The essential Rolex that truly shows the form and function of the Oyster design, the bracelet has such presence, but class also. You see the Oyster bracelet before you see the watch and the full brushed appearance, for me, stands head and shoulders above a polished centre link version.

[@CanadianTopG]

This was an absolutely excellently executed video, perfectly describing the uniqueness and similarities of each watch.

[@johnandmorehb3422]

Planning to get my daughter the 36 (or 34, still in doubt) and the 41 for myself. Can’t wait to purchase the watches at the ad.

[@apvevert]

To understand the sizes announced by Rolex, the measurement should not be made on the diagonal 3-9 but on 4-10. Thus a little of the width of the case is measured which explains the differences. Thank for this video.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Many thanks for watching. The measurement from 2 - 8 or 4-10 is the same on the Oyster Perpetual range. Cheers.

[@boayoon8715]

36 is the classic size but it’s a very small watch. 41 fits smaller than I thought.

[@garysmith1477]

The answer here is simple, buy the model that fits your wrist size.

[@KuisineMS]

Can't know which model fits your wrist size if you can't try them on

[@F3udF1st]

The lug-to-lug on the OP36 is about the same as on my SEIKO SBBN Tuna, which is 47mm. I'd love an OP36 in candy pink +_+ so pretty

[@j.adanga9787]

Beautiful Hafiz, thankyou. Do you have thoughts on the jubilee bracelet on the OP 36?

[@paultowns9880]

Happy New Year. Thanks for the superb videos in 2020. Please keep them coming this year!

[@cykotronic]

Because your wrist is quite wide, even if it has a relatively small circumference, you can easily pull off wearing the 41 and it looks good on your wrist.

[@Bob_Dobalina123]

I might have to try on a 36 again. I have a 7.25 inch wrist and initially felt the 36 looked too small comparatively.

[@jonathansmith283]

im still waiting to be able to see the new colors in person . most interested in ; 1- turquoise. 2- green. -- maybe they will be displayed in 2021 . it would have to be the 41mm for me . ~ JDS/CT . interesting video

[@ACDandMe]

It will also be nice to compare dial colors against of each other. I agree with 41 mm a bit louder watch. So if I would wear yellow or red the 41 mm will be even more louder. That been said, because I travel a lot to Vietnam for example, I would prefer less louder watch. On another hand if I travel to Japan or Singapore, the bigger watch probably is the way to go. I think it would be a good idea to compare watches based on country. Note that traveling celebrity chefs very rarely wear a large watch. Take Gordon Ramsey or Anthony Bourdain for an example. You can usually spot 36 mm - 37 mm watches on their wrists. That being said, if I go with red or yellow color dials, my choice would be 36 mm. I will greatly appreciate if you can make a video comparing different colors vs different regions.

[@shaheenevans]

Thanks Hafiz, great vid, have a wrist Span of 52mm and ordered Op41 Tiffany and op36 silver for Mrs with wrist span of 47mm

[@Ryem3]

My most entertaining comparison is the dial width on a 36mm day date and a Daytona. The day date dial is actually bigger! Hence the precense of a President is substantial, even though the watch is smaller.

[@Leventgursoy11]

Thank you. What a great video you have produced. Very informative and interesting. Wish you have an excellent year. Levent

[@austincragin7391]

Do these op have a clear crystal coating to reduce glare? I know the new explorer 1 has it

[@n.h187]

My wrist size is also 6.5 inches but my wrist span is only 52mm so the op41 would look a little too big , its interesting as my father's wrist is 6.25 inches but his wrist is flatter and the span is also 52mm so watches look the same.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Wrist span has a great role to play in how watch wears. When I started reviewing, i was surprised no reviewer ever talked about it. Wrist size can be 7.5” but if span is small, the wearability changes completely. Thanks for watching

[@robboyer6448]

Happy new year Hafiz. Another fantastic and informative video with incredible attention to detail!! All the best in 2021

[@jharris947]

I have a 36mm Rolex Explorer 114270 and an Omega Aqua Terra 39mm. Both are lovely watches and the Omega and its bracelet is far more substantial and solid than the Explorer but when you wear them the Explorer is far more comfortable and sits nicer on the wrist than the Omega. You don't feel you're wearing it. I have modern and vintage Omega and Rolex and there's just something about the 36mm OP/Explorer that seems to be the sweet spot for me.

[@rolexfan9014]

Dear Hafiz, thank you for a great content. I wish i could get 41 mm Tiffany from my Ad but yeah it get diacontinued before i was able to get it, i was never tought that i will put order for 36mm OP… but yeah i did and yesterday i got the text that i can pick up my OP36 Turqouise… i hope it will fit fine on my 7,5 inch wrist… i think for the color on the dial it dont need to be a to big watch… it can me cool small funny looking :) What do you think is 36mm to small for my 19cm wrist? :)

[@franclindelatorre7743]

Is 36 small for your 7.5 wrist? We have same wrist size btw.

[@rolexfan9014]

@@franclindelatorre7743 it is your preference… for me Explorer 36mm feels too small… but OP due to 1mm brighter bracelet it feels more massive on the wrist…

[@IamBluesandBluesamI]

Hafiz! The macro shots are amazing! What camera and lighting set up do you use? In the future can you see if you can get a Grand Seiko SLGH003 for a review and compare it with a comparable Rolex?

[@almehgub]

A humble opinion: we still need OP39 with its single hour markers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. Especially with the bright black dial. I’ll be the best happy point ever. Thank you for the amazing reviews on OPs Hafiz.

[@alcapown3622]

With a glidelock clasp.. it would be the perfect watch

[@huntercockrel4706]

Can you a live measurement of the 41mm? I dont think its 39.5 and why would they marketed it off by a full 1.5mm

[@evojuly3245]

This is perfect , just the information I’ve been wanting. Thank you 👍

[@derekcrawford9897]

Rolex should have went with single hour markers overall for the OP36, just like they did for the discontinued black OP39. It would have looked much better, in my opinion. I understand why they did the double hour markers at 3,6, and 9 on the OP41 - to fill in the large dial - but I don't think it was necessary on the OP36.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

Then it would be almost a perfect simple watch. They saved the white for another round of hype

[@Amiralbahrami]

I completely disagree, double hour markers are much better for time readability, and don’t affect symmetry of the dial.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@Amiralbahrami no-one mentioned a lack of symmetry

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

I prefer the 41. I love its refined, stylish dial. The size is perfect.

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

@@pb8876 Oh no, Sir, you are sadly mistaken. The 41mm is sublime in its execution and the 36mm is not.

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

@@pb8876 Wouldn’t it be nice if our political discourse was more like this?

[@Valera_Scotland]

OP 36 in black and green are at the top of my list... Just hope that AD calls some day! They are so versatile, so well built and gorgeous to wear.. To me this is the ultimate "do it all" every day watch..

[@AK-pr2nk]

Can you compare Rolex 36 oyster perpetual to Tudor bb36 blue ?

[@LiamMulholland]

Now if Rolex could release a new Explorer 1 36mm in 2021 that would be amazing 😍😍

[@nathanf3230]

Don’t tease.

[@Kbo513]

Just happened lol

[@luisb.5754]

gg bro😂😂👍

[@haribolollies]

brah

[@LiamMulholland]

Well looks like Rolex listened to me 🤣

[@jonselzer6553]

I really like your content and video quality keep up the good work and Happy New year bro

[@benmilesbc]

A Datejust needs a fluted bezel to differentiate it from other watches in the Rolex range, the OP in particular.

[@divjan3990]

Best Wishes for New Year ! What type of camera you are using for making videos ?

[@Rolexito69]

Love the 36mm is a more balance watch, can't stop wearing it

[@oyster_3694]

Happy New Year Hafiz! Looking forward to your content to come!

[@francoroche4662]

Love the comparison videos! You catch a lot of details.

[@robbstone5866]

Just wondering if you were to measure the OP 41 case horizontally (at 3-9, across the centre) at it’s widest section (minus the crown - it could be pulled out during the measurement process) it would result in a truer measurement (although a bit less than 41 mm possibly but much larger than your 39.52 mm measurement) as opposed to measuring diagonally? As an option, the measurement could be measured at the back of the watch. Ideally, this option would result in a more accurate measurement overall (including any future watch reviews). Food for thought.

[@ericlanglois2501]

Very thorough, great production, thank you!

[@watchmunch3240]

My OP36 with yellow dial measures 37mm in diagonal

[@edotedy]

Since it must be very close, i would assume the new 124270 explorer to be around 120g according to this OP. God that be perfect weight for my daily wear

[@mrpurple33]

Yeah, sad that they retired the op39, really liked that size..

[@KuisineMS]

50mm wrist? can you elaborate please

[@AcmeRocket]

its preference and body/wrist size and so subjective but for me 36 is perfect.

[@benny996]

Great comparison. This helped a lot 👍

[@ophiophagush.3926]

36mm OP, DJ & 41mm sub,GMT.....but maybe with OP, dial colour might be influential. Brighter & bigger?

[@michaelhiller4588]

Hi Hafiz, you measured 39.08 for the OP41. Is your measuring between 9 and 3? And a next stupid question: Rolex sells this watch with 41mm. Why not as OP39?!

[@impexRQ]

OP41 bright blue dial is the one I want and I’m chasing ... passed in the Turcoise

[@angelos6817]

Hi Hafiz I've just subscribed after discovering you yesterday. I like your work!

[@willielarsson9651]

Great arm and wrist shots

[@tsouverain5196]

Happy New Year , on your last video u had me thinking this was a bad watch because of the finishing

[@HafizJMehmood]

Cheers. I wouldn’t say it’s a bad watch. Rolex are really about durability, versatility, history, timeless design, and value retention as a brand. They’re not the best watches to experience high end watchmaking under macro but the issues seen on OP41 i reviews a few days ago were honestly way beyond what I’d consider acceptable. The good news is that these issues are all claimable under warranty so if you see anything, you can always take it back to Rolex and I’m 100% sure they’d fix it. What I show is what I find, and not what can’t be fixed. The pity is that these watches at this price shouldn’t leave factory with such issues and should be picked up at QC. If you checked my OP41 blue dial review, it was mint under the macro. So I was expecting this black dial to show the same details but again I still wouldn’t call it a bad watch. It’s a beautiful watch and I would love to add it personally to my collection too someday. Thanks for watching.

[@tsouverain5196]

@@HafizJMehmood I love the way you detailed it. I purchased a 36 black last week but was having doubts because of the price but I do like it but when I saw your video I was like I knew it lol. But thanks for your reviews I'm still thinking should I return it

[@Wristshot]

Great video, I really enjoy your content. HNY from London.

[@edelmar17]

My wrist size is between 7.25 and 7.5 inches. Which one do you guys think would look proportionally better on my wrist?

[@saddiqjeelani563]

Very few views for the amount of effort this guy puts into his videos.

[@micaljimenez7381]

I have an oyster perpetual airking 34mm,sincerly its perfect for everyday worning,she is discret,i can use it in subway,bus,in the street and never feel in danger,the size is good,i am trying to buy the new 41mm in black because my eyes are more and more bad so i hoppe 41mm will give me more lisibility,but i am of course in dam waitlist..

[@rafapazos06]

The 36 looks like a women watch on your wrist. a 38mm would be perfect. The 41mm as it is a small 41 looks really well on your wrist. I have similar wrists and would go for the 41mm no doubt.

[@akapantsusenpai181]

Great review! Happy New Year!

[@michalremis]

What a pair of beautiful watches

[@enriquea4890]

Excellent and detailed review. Many thanks !!!

[@straden79]

for 6 inch wrist, do you think op 36 would look better?

[@guszam1036]

yes

[@ToBeBee]

Yes

[@JD-zb3kj]

41mm op looks better on your wrist imo.

[@gride5153]

Yet another wonderful video review. Thank-you

[@conversationofmoney]

Brilliant video. Thank you

[@scottbertelson352]

Thank you for the comparison, and especially the reference to wrist span which I had not heard before. Your perspective to a 55mm span was very useful and confirmed my decision. I appreciate that detail.

[@TheUkester69]

What is the wrist span? Measured from where to where?

[@silveriver9]

@TheUkester I was thinking the same thing.

[@Naples-Florida]

Did you make the video yourself? It is such a high quality 👍

[@HafizJMehmood]

Of course :) I’m fortunately or unfortunately, a one man show :) Thanks so much for watching.

[@nhbmk]

Amazing content as always Hafiz!

[@gride5153]

My wrist size is 18cm/7.09 inches. The 36 looks JUST too small, and the 41 is oddly JUST too big. I think the sweet spot for this style is 38 - 39mm. Rolex lost me when they dumped the 39mm with the 20mm lug width. (I would like to put a leather or nato strap on for everyday use.)

[@davebudd1429]

Nice video Hafiz, I found that helpful

[@MrArtVein]

36 is the perfect balance

[@lisasimm6249]

i have a wrist size 16cm,would the OP41 be too big?

[@watchmunch3240]

It’s big for my 18mm. But don’t take my word everyone is different. I just prefer smaller watches.

[@19NJS71]

why market at 41? 40 sounds more reassuring, balanced.

[@niklasmeyer9660]

Just ordered a OP 41 wish me luck everybody

[@Jamesdhillegas]

which color?

[@niklasmeyer9660]

@@Jamesdhillegas Pink

[@niklasmeyer9660]

No just kidding xD I ordered it in black