[4K] 2020 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 vs 41; OP39 vs OP41 - Beyond the obvious | Hafiz J Mehmood

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm & Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41mm
My wrist size in all the clips: 6.5"
My wrist span: 55mm
Watch Cases: 39mm and 41mm on paper
Watch Lug to Lug: As per Video
Watch Dial Sizes: As per Video
Watch bracelet width at lugs: 20mm & 21mm
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[@wernerjacq]

Hafiz, you understand the art of comparing! It’s exactly what you want to see, all the angles on and of wrist, not one but diffrent shots,...measurements... the whole lot. It’s what one needs when not being able to go to a physical store and try it in the flesh. It’s the second best thing or maybe just as good. Beautiful photogaphy, nice slow pace, good accompanying tune. Your production is nr 1 in this regard. Hat of to you sir for telling the story just right.

[@johnsellers1272]

Beautiful work as always. Please, please, please, don't ever stop these. They are very much appreciated!

[@n.h187]

Loved the bit when you said "Rolex made the 41mm in 2015, but only just admitted it".

[@samergamal2568]

This is the best watch review I have seen by far. You nailed it Hafiz!

[@dstfno]

Thanks for providing the actual case measurements of the watches! Most channels just don't bother and present them as 39mm and 41mm, which there are not.

[@leyay7540]

Best analysis about all details I can imagine!

[@pm7545]

If there’s an Oscar for watch videos, this would be the winner

[@dd3171]

100% Thanks Hafiz the man very helpful in purchasing decision!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for the support:)

[@ArthurFShelby]

It's a truly intelligent breakdown with excellent videography.

[@mrtswift]

Nice vid

[@Newtypenewtype]

Crazy to see how close they are side by side...Another excellent video, thanks!

[@xmuninu]

You really have the best 'real life' wrist shots of any YT watch channel. Your accurate measurement comparisons also give your reviews an edge over other reviewers. Keep up the good work!

[@peter5310]

I was waiting for this review, thank you so much, your work is great!

[@fraserh3716]

Been waiting 2 months for someone to finally publish these stats. Cheers

[@andywhite6713]

Cracking comparison, I have a Blue OP39 and was thinking about the OP41, I'm not anymore - Thank You for this, it was very interesting

[@gazelle306]

Great vid. The difference in AR coating was the first thing I noticed with the side by side shots. Probably enough for me to turn towards the OP41

[@neilmartin7776]

Thank you - it's so difficult to get an in-depth comparison between the 39mm and 41mm OPs (and it's not like we can get in-store to view them, even if Rolex had stock in!). I was considering the 39mm, but since being discontinued I'm on a waiting list for the 41mm. Wasn't sure if I'd made the right decision choosing that over its smaller 36mm brother, but you've just put my mind at ease. Just need a Tiffany Blue dial to come in store for me, and I'm sold! Thank you for the amazing info

[@bigvee401]

hey bro how long do you have to wait? when you buy a rolex

[@neilmartin7776]

@@bigvee401 depends on the model. An OP, like the one I want, maybe up to 6 months. Something like a green sub, or the pepsi GMT, maybe 6 years.

[@bigvee401]

@@neilmartin7776 6 years wow!, its no wonder they sell second hand for way more, I might be dead of old age in 6 years lol

[@Maarten_is_here]

Can’t wait for my OP41 to arrive. Love the attention for details in your videos. Would love to see your setup and the equipment you’re using to make these awesome shots.

[@Thinkaboutit803]

Have you received?

[@mrtzah5610]

This is the video I have shared the most amongst my watch friends, by far. Excellent video!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thanks so much for sharing. That’s really does help the channel and provide me the reason to keep producing the videos. :) Cheers.

[@carolinaboggess8882]

Not going to lie. You are the best reviewer in the market!

[@TheLumeRoom]

Fantastic review and comparison! Crazy to see the new OP41 is actually just the same old 39 with an upgraded movement and clasp.

[@Valera_Scotland]

This video will be good for the mental health of many watch fans! So many people were upset about the 39mm being discontinued.... no more drama! I think I'm still dreaming about the 36mm blue or maybe silver dial. Great vid

[@BrandonMenancio]

Great details! I’m considering the OP41 so this helps.

[@GaganKPolska]

Thanks for all the wrist shots. Macro shots are good to see the details in the dials but wrist shots give the actual overview of how the watch looks and feels from the outside perspective along with the actual size of the watch. More of wrist shots, please.

[@AbdulRWatches]

Great job Hafiz, always wanted to see the two OP sizes next to each other. maybe the next one shows us how the 36 mm shows against both of them.

[@ngmaks]

Another amazingly detailed review Hafiz. So much effort and so therefore so well executed. Your videos are the best. Keep doing your thing bro 👊

[@petespurgeon7217]

Horologist narrator extraordinaire again hits a grandslam, 39 grape works. Thanx. P.S. Tx.

[@WatchesJourney]

Fantastic review Hafiz, as always

[@roeimessica3757]

Your Chanel is insanely underrated

[@redsiput44]

Awesome work Hafiz! Watched this video right after received the msg from my AD has allocated exactly the same op41 blue dial for me for collection next month yay🎉😋

[@anujjetley]

Awesome review with all required details.... your reviews get better by the day ma man, keep them coming

[@stefanogoldoni5059]

Exceptional and unbiased comparison coupled with stunning images. There's nothing like it on the web. Every watch enthusiast should subscribe to your channel.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Thank you so much :)

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

Excellent review!! It has to be concluded that the Op 41 is a subtle but clear improvement of the Op 39.

[@oyster_3694]

Great work as always ! I just tried one on at my AD, and the only difference between it and my Explorer was I thought the dial looked bigger!

[@jozefhrusecky3085]

Exceptional work, measurements, attention to details... This video of yours made me subscribe.

[@bigmansapple]

Really informative video! That was exactly what I was looking for. Keep up the great work!

[@TheMonsterVince]

Man, your videos are great! Love to see that high quality content on here - keep it coming!

[@gioabaquin]

Easily one of the best Watch-based content creators to date. Thank you for your awe-inspiring videos. Love these and your other watch comparisons!

[@frzmtl3849]

That is great news, I was actually considering the 36mm OP for my 7.25 inch wrist. The Op 39 was great on my wrist, even a little small, so this should be perfect

[@watching_nyc]

amazing comparison and beautiful videography! thanks

[@lv293]

Another great video! Keep up all the great work your doing. What do you see happening with the Explorer one during 2021? Rolex staying at 39mm or them having two sizes 36mm & 41mm.

[@dklap3388]

Great video again, thank you Hafiz. I wish you would do a comparison of the new OP 41 and 36. I’m yet to see anyone show the actual measurements of the new OP 36. I’ve seen both in person, in different colors though, but the size difference seemed quite big. So wonder if the 36 really is 36 mm. Personally I’m leaning towards the blue OP 36, with my 6,8 wrist size (and a width of about 56 mm).

[@UDT198]

what did you buy

[@akshaypotdar1840]

Is the laser etched crown present also on the OP36?

[@evo18]

This was exactly the video I was looking for and done beautifully! Thanks.

[@marcheezy.]

Measurements are truly appreciated. Another great video, thanks!

[@tiongloo5310]

I enjoy your analysis n video. Very much appreciated. I was on waiting list for an op 39. Lucky to get an explorer 1 39 mm. Cheers.

[@robboyer6448]

I always look forward to your reviews; they are informative, thorough and thoughtful. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

[@f10087]

as usual, great analyzis and superbe shots. Thanks Hafiz!

[@jonathanburrows4795]

Those wrist shots at the beginning are what I come for

[@amitgoyal2205]

If you have to buy 1 OP Which size would you choose between 36 and 41 Which are the top 2-3 dial colors from the current list of 7-8 colors

[@ACDandMe]

I chose yellow dial in 36 mm. In my opinion stella dials look less bold on smaller sizes

[@benwong1111]

Please compare these with the Explorer 39mm? I’ve always wonder if they have the exact same case except for the flat vs dome bezel

[@CristiNutescu]

Crisp comparison, now I know what to select.

[@divjan3990]

It is fascinating to see how OP 39 mm, OP 41 mm and Sea dweller 43 mm fits on your hand.

[@vishalkalra2431]

Best vid from you bro ! Well done ! Speechless

[@danielcardwell5457]

So what is the actual reasoning for they jump in a fraction of size? Is it the mechanics

[@jeremytanhonchai2119]

Thanks for the wonderful video as I was contemplating buying the 39 or 41.

[@D6EH]

Your reviews are excellent. I appreciate the detail, in this case the measurement of clasp from 39 to 41. Thanks.

[@donaldneo4317]

Nice video, just subscribed. Base on your calipers, OP41 should be rename as OP40! Can do a comparison of OP41 with DJ41? Btw didn't realise the red grape OP39 was that good looking untill I saw this video. Its your personal watch?

[@HafizJMehmood]

I’ve already done Op41 vs DJ41 comparison. Here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH6un3aofrBpq9E None of these is my personal watch. I borrowed them from my friends for this video. Thanks for watching.

[@donaldneo4317]

@@HafizJMehmood Wow! Great!

[@morgan97475]

Just discovered this channel. I'll be coming back for more.

[@BlackJackPoland]

I've the same wrist size as you. How many bracelet links OP41 you removed on both sides?

[@mjones5761]

Typical thorough review Hafiz...great stuff...1

[@BufanMuayThai]

Now factor in that the dials are extremely much more impressive on the 39 OP. Not a difficult choice. The rhodium dial makes for the all time best OP.

[@wristpresence___]

Brilliant review and technical analysis. Keep it up!

[@scottlalonde2878]

Awesome video, thank you. Both watches are beautiful, I'd opt for the OP41 just for more luminous markers.

[@jiebenz9548]

Do Rolex OPs prior to 2020 (even modern 2011-2019) have anti-magnetic properties? i also think OP 39s are better proportioned than the new 41s.. 🕺🎉🍻

[@AirAdam13]

I believe that the Parachrom hairsprings are supposed to be anti-magnetic, but Rolex haven't made any big claims regarding anti-magnetism.

[@kimmungkim]

Do omega aqua terra with small second blue dial please!

[@samisilent]

what an amazing technical review, keep it up bro (y)

[@michaelcantow2977]

Wieder ein tolles Video. Weiter so. Ich freu mich schon auf das nächste Video 👌👏

[@cheungch97]

Finally there is a watch reviewer mentioning about the weight of watch which I always want to know! Excellent!!

[@HafizJMehmood]

Many thanks. I try to cover things in my reviews that bother me myself when I’m in my collector state of mind :) Good to know they’re well received :)

[@vilas4265]

Great video bud. In your first couple of moving wrist shots, the 41 dial appears noticeably larger than the 39. Whilst the dimensions are similar, perhaps these get exaggerated the further you are.

[@HafizJMehmood]

Dial size is bigger on OP41, so it looks larger but wears the same due to same case size and lug to lug height.

[@watchingandseeing]

Wonderful analysis ! Op 41 is just op 39 with updated movement. Looking like this is a much better product and op 39 just really a stop gap until they moved to the new movement. I think op 39 is kind of DJ 2 before they moved to DJ 41.

[@sadsazzad12]

THAT'S IT, I'M BUYING THE BLUE DIAL 'OP' 41' MELEMETER!!! THANKS, HAFIZ!!! 👍🙂🙂

[@hetorakel3477]

Good luck finding one :))

[@sadsazzad12]

@@hetorakel3477 🤔🧐🧐

[@hamzamehboob9014]

Please review an a Lange & Sohna watch

[@tgemz3376]

As a white dial 39 owner, I got to try on the 41 the other day. After watching this video I expected it to wear about the same... and to my disappointment it wore SIGNIFICANTLY bigger than the 39. Honestly felt like a completely different watch and the proportions were different as well. Unfortunately I won't be buying any of the 41 models even though the want was massive with the turquoise dial.

[@Arthur_StJohn]

I'm currently in the market for an OP. Would appreciate it if you can elaborate on what you said a year ago. The video is telling us that they wear very similarly but you seem to be saying the opposite. Thanks.

[@tgemz3376]

@@Arthur_StJohn bacially all I’m saying is the op 41 wears much larger than the 39. I have a 6 1/4 wrist, about 5’11 and 165 lbs and the 39 felt like it was pushing my limits. I tried on a 41 and it felt like a completely different watch. It felt massive in comparison - the guy showing me the 41 also agreed that they wear much bigger than the 39. I think you need a 6 3/4-7 inch wrist to pull off the 41 if you’re into the bigger watches look. Personally I sold my white dial 39 and I’ll prob go to a 36 next for the classic look. I have a smiths Everest 36 and I feel like it fits me perfectly.

[@Arthur_StJohn]

@@tgemz3376 thanks for your detailed response. I'm in the market for an easy wearing Rolex as daily wear and have decided on the new 36mm Explorer 1. I was on the fence about getting the OP39 as well to complement it so I can switch up depending on my wardrobe/season. I'm 5'8 165 lbs with 7.5 inch wrist. I just quickly looked up the Everest 36 and I see that watch is a blend of Explorer 1 on Jubilee. Do you miss your OP39 White at all? It's such an attractive piece, I can't seem to get over it. Just wish there was one I can try on. Thanks again

[@ACDandMe]

I agree with @@tgemz3376 , 36 mm more versatile and it looks much better on the wrist. Also with new stella dials 36 mm feels more like 38 mm. It’s just perfect

[@jonoy4375]

Good video for Rolex On Wrist. Both 39 and 41 look great on your wrist

[@dennispowell3066]

Great video comparison of the two watches

[@craig2100]

Great comparison and fantastic videography

[@adamk972]

Where are the close loops, finishing details etc?

[@MG-iv8oo]

what a great review. i was struggling between the two and this has been extremely helpful. OP41 it is. many thanks.

[@jaysonmills6555]

The OP41 dial in 39mm size would be perfect. I didn't like the double batons at first, but now I think they look much better

[@alexeng4680]

ty hafiz, very helpful video! thank you ;)

[@rhoelg]

I really like how Rolex make very subtle changes yet very functional

[@fantomdelucifer]

I owned a OP39 and wow this video is what an eye opener!

[@gabzy3264]

Wow the op39 dimensions are perfection

[@Sledgehammerengineer]

Another great review from you! I think Rolex is keeping 39mm exclusively for the Explorer. The 41mm looks more fashionable and great improvement from the 39mm especially the green one in my opinion

[@diogeneslantern18]

The different indices at 3 6 9 on both models was a poor design choice quite frankly.

[@gyulapanszky7805]

@M m check out op 39 with black and white dials.

[@aljack1979]

What the blue 39mm should have been from a face layout perspective. I'm happy with my 39 (blue) however bigger hour markers would be better in my opinion.

[@amayaalejandro]

I'm sorry but I have just measure my op 41 and the case size is 40.5 mm; that why is call a 41mm. Maybe we should double check.

[@CraigG21]

Great video; thanks for the in-depth information! 👍

[@WatchGeek16.8]

very interesting video. thanks mate

[@davidrg1550]

Excellent video as usual here 👍🏻

[@jcgs251o]

Good review, liked it better than the DJ41.

[@Weakeyedominant]

Thanks for this video, I was curious if the OP41 actually was 41mm or not as it seemed like a crazy idea to jump from 36-41. Even the DJ41 is a hair over 40mm. Easy way to justify another 10% RRP hike, or almost 25% in 18 months. Add a Tiffany blue dial and a watch that could be had within 6 months is looking more like 6 years

[@EverGamingWithStyle]

Awesome comparison!

[@WatchUnwind]

41 for me , would be cool if they sold them though

[@Treetopflyer777]

Great video. I do much prefer the face of the 41. I don’t like how the 39 hour markers often appear dark. I’m glad I got my 41

[@gyulapanszky7805]

Check out op 39 with black and white dials, that is the perfect watch.

[@Treetopflyer777]

@@gyulapanszky7805 I wanted blue only so I was originally looking at the 36mm blue. Now that the 41 is out it’s great. Perfect colour and perfect dial. I’d prefer 39mm over 41mm but they are almost identical so it’s a win win I guess.

[@Tonysoprano497]

You produce well considered , quality videos ...

[@luciana.5209]

The solid endlinks on the OP41 are not the same size as the OP39, there are differences, wrist span 55mm most likely feels little to no difference in wearing OP41 or OP39. Let's say one has a wrist span of 48-50mm, that person will definetely feel the difference between the OP41 and OP39.

[@jimrodriguez7640]

Wow this is a great video! Very informative!

[@manuel_winde]

Rolex should give you commission as you’ve convinced me to seriously consider the 41mm when I’d assumed it was too big

[@tgemz3376]

I just tried on the 41 yesterday. It wears MUCH bigger than the 39. Would highly suggest trying on the 41 before buying. As a white dial owner im very used to the 39 and am convinced now more than ever that it was the perfect size.

[@ACDandMe]

I agree with @@tgemz3376, 41 mm wears much bigger on the wrist. Also it depends what dial color you chose. I went with 36 mm yellow dial just because of the color. With black or silver you should be safe in 41 mm, for all stella dials I would consider 36 mm. Just my opinion

[@dwtrksvc]

Fantastic video!

[@ronpower7790]

Even half a millimeter larger is too much on a watch that already wears rather like a 40 mm...I really hoped for a slimmed down case shape with newer iterations, to give it a smaller wear. These quasi maxi cases look stupid on a strap...had the 214270 and really hated the look on a strap.

[@imranbecks]

Still waiting on that No Time To Die watch review from you. Is it delayed just like the movie?

[@HafizJMehmood]

Haha. Apologies for the delay. Got too distracted by 2020 Rolex. I’ll do it the following week.