First time viewer and first time commentator. Great video, especially the start, it really made me miss living in NYC terribly. You certainly earned a new subscriber here, keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more. Best regards, TGV P.s. Big fan of this watch too!
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Hey, Im a huge fan! Also like similar watches - Squale ..... Just started a year ago and not as easy as I thought. Love your vids and yes, could see you were in the City at some point. Thanks again for watching and commenting!
@garymann12718 ай бұрын
I totally agree with your conclusion about the Explorer 36. I have a pretty wide watch collection including several Rolexes, and my Explorer 36 124270 is the one I wear all the time. It is my all time favorite watch. I love everything about it. It is one of the few watches I wouldn’t ever consider selling. My second favorite is my BB58 925, and I love it, but the Explorer 36 is my absolute, total favorite #1!
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Love the BB58 as well and have had 2 of them - the grey with silver is great! Thanks for watching.
@Acarsfault6 ай бұрын
same here. The explorer is a real Rolex. The rest could be a copy
@Kevin......4 ай бұрын
Same here. The best.
@NenadRadibratovic8 ай бұрын
I have a lot of Rolex watches; I've been buying them for over 10 years. I've watched many KZbin videos, but there's no Rolex (or any other watch from any brand) that evokes a deeper emotion in me than when talking about the Rolex Explorer. It doesn't matter if it's 36 or 39, whether it's 6610, 1016, 2470, 11470, or 12470... People love the Daytona, pay a premium for it, but the Explorer is the watch that might be the representative of watches for human civilization. I don't have an Explorer yet; I'm planning to buy the latest 36mm model this year. My feeling is that this watch will be the only one for everyday use and will push all my Daytonas and other watches into the safe.
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Explorer is in a class by itself. Thanks so much for watching.
@masonmarcobello3164Ай бұрын
How do you feel it compares to datejust? I have a tritinova 14270 :)
@ChillTX5 ай бұрын
Ahhhh.... the Explorer videos always get the watch crowd fired up. My 114270 is my daily... find it hard to beat in ANY situation and, even though I share a 7.25" wrist, find it a perfect size at 36mm. Interestingly, my first Explorer was a brand new 124270 but couldn't get past the 19-14mm bracelet (lug to clasp). Just didn't fit my eye from the side and under-side of my 7+" wrist. So went on a quest for a 114270 which I found the sweet spot between vintage and new for the 36mm. Cheers!
@erikkinginnyc5 ай бұрын
True as it is a small clasp. Thanks for watching.
@MBCGRS6 ай бұрын
I have the 40mm Explorer. Suits me just fine. Is my daily wearer and stays well below the radar...
@erikkinginnyc6 ай бұрын
Yes, it does. Thanks for watching
@alanchappell48457 ай бұрын
It is the only Rolex that I do not feel self conscious wearing every day as it never seems to get any attention which may be a negative to some people.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Bingo! Thanks for watching.
@DanCath8 ай бұрын
Go Erik! Would love to see a BB54 update video if you still have it
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Funny I was just thinking that! Thanks for watching.
@jameshoward97006 ай бұрын
Quietly confident. No need to shout. Effortless understatement. Great watch.
@doozeybig41308 ай бұрын
Love the content. I also really enjoyed when you went to the different used watch stores
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Thanks, love the hidden stores as well. Thanks for watching.
@rondaudelin60425 ай бұрын
Its my favorite Rolex, and I like the two tone as well
@mikemush97412 ай бұрын
Love your content Erik. Another great video. I completely agree on the Explorer. I've had many of them over the years, but never an older vintage one. They are priced really well. I think it's time I pick one up. I'm mainly an Explorer II guy, but there's something magical about the simplicity of the Explorer. It's the blue jeans of the watch world.
@erikkinginnyc2 ай бұрын
@@mikemush9741 Love the Explorer II as well. Yes, simplistic but legendary. Thanks for watching.
@joshuakaplan5726Ай бұрын
got on the list for the 124270 back on 25 July, got the call this past Thursday (just a few days ago!) and traded in my black bay pro and tank must large to fund the purchase. Absolutely agree about it being the most under-the-radar Rolex sports professional watch. A perfect companion to my DJ36 (blue fluted-motif dial) and and is a better fit for my Sea/Air/Land (SEAL) collection with my blue Omega SMP 300M and IWC Pilot's Chronograph 41 (racing green dial). I've accepted that Rolex 36mm (and 36mm-37mm in general) is absolutely perfect for my wrist.
@erikkinginnycАй бұрын
@@joshuakaplan5726 Yeah, just a great watch! Also, you have some nice other watches. Thanks for watching.
@richardwarren20248 ай бұрын
Pelagos FXD + Explorer I = perfect two watch collection.
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Love the Pelagos and regret selling mine a few years ago. Thanks for watching.
@morganthau44484 ай бұрын
Excellent review.
@erikkinginnyc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the compliment and for watching!
@StruanRobertson298 ай бұрын
100% its fantastic...i have the current 36mm and will never part with it...question, would you ever have that watch polished...
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
I haven't but don't mind having it polished at all. Thanks so much for watching.
@the_shadow_realm51108 ай бұрын
When this stud uploads a new video I: 1. Like 2. Comment 3 Then I watch the video.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Hey, I wish all thought that pal. Thanks so much for the compliment and for watching!
@the_shadow_realm51107 ай бұрын
@@erikkinginnyc Any time Erik. You’re a cool dude.
@JohnBowl146906 ай бұрын
Great video on the best Rolex ever. A real watch and no garbage on it. Just a quality timepiece. Simple and elegant. Probably the only Rolex that I would get in the next 10 years unless I get an inheritance or something like that. Don't have much disposible income after writing a $50K check to pay off my house.
@erikkinginnyc6 ай бұрын
Agree as a great one watch choice! Thanks for watching.
@hoymikey5 күн бұрын
I agree, but opted for a 40mm fits my wrist enough!
@erikkinginnyc5 күн бұрын
@@hoymikey Thats the great thing about the watch - sizes! Thanks for watching.
@b.luijkx8511Ай бұрын
Love the explorer. I’m 6.5 inch wrist. But its personal taste. I tried this model , it is bit smal and it tapers down a lot that I didn’t like so I passed. But again it’s my humble opinion 😊
@erikkinginnyc26 күн бұрын
@@b.luijkx8511 Agree its all about personal taste. You have to like it. Thanks for watching!
@doreen.a8 ай бұрын
Great review!
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@DESCENDINGDR7 ай бұрын
So you don't like the two-tone? Hmmm, I have both the 36 mm and 40 mm in stainless and also have the two-tone 36 as well. Surprisingly, even to me, I have enjoyed the two-tone as much or more than the others. It's kind of a 'wink and a nod' take on this classic piece. As you note, this model has been around for a very long time with minimal changes. So it has stood the test of time. Why not celebrate?
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
I like it as well and have friends that have it. It's just not for me. Thanks for watching.
@TwentyOne_Five5 ай бұрын
Rolex have been shamelessly doing their most beloved models in two tone for decades. Rolex and two tone go and hand. Be thankful it wasn’t everrose!
@DESCENDINGDR5 ай бұрын
True
@seetcheryang21424 ай бұрын
I have the 124270 and the 214270! Planning to add the two tone one day 😍
@erikkinginnyc4 ай бұрын
I love the two tine as a classic but just not my choice over the stainless. Thanks for watching. Here's one on the 41: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGXWgKRjqdd_etUsi=2zWzAnJ8qVXy9X9h
@DexterAlenko8 ай бұрын
To answer the title: No, because there is a date window missing for a everyday watch.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
If you need one, I get it. Thanks for watching.
@tomlabarb26404 ай бұрын
I love the explorer in videos.. but everytime I have tried on the 36m it just looks really small... maybe the 39m is the sweet spot ? Or maybe you just need to get used to it coming from a 40m sub. I also dont know the watch community obsession of stay "below the radar" .. its not the end of the world when someone notices and compliments your watch.
@erikkinginnyc4 ай бұрын
Agree as some I want to be seen. Thanks for watching.
@timemycollection8 ай бұрын
Great video & great watch. I have one and love it and all of its versions 🙌🏾❤️
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cmatz1758 ай бұрын
I own this watch and I love it, even though it is kind of plain a boring it is perfect. It is part of Rolex's model of evolution as opposed to revolution so it actually makes me appreciate the other watches in my collection more. This one is a keeper.
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more - timeless. Thanks for watching.
@paulbonaventura49697 ай бұрын
I was on the list and got the call for the new 40mm but I declined. I like the balance but it does feel too blah to spend $7k on it, however I am finding the new OP41 black dial with the Sunray finish and double lume indices at 3-6-9 is more appealing , for some reason.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Me too! Just a design thing I guess. Thanks for watching.
@johnprosser50357 ай бұрын
I got my 40 and absolutely love it.. But it's down to personal preference.
@MrDavesf4 ай бұрын
I've had my new 36mm 214270 for a few weeks now and I like it more every day! So much that I sold my EX2 16579 to my brother in law. (I'd have gifted it but can't really afford to do that - he did get an awesome deal, though.) I play drums (obviously) and it's the perfect size and weight for it. Works with a suit, or jeans and a leather jacket. The thing is perfect for me and my 6 1/2" wrist. Great review, you helped me make my decision, so thank you!
@jimv.66314 ай бұрын
Just FYI, it’s actually the 124270. The 214270 is the discontinued 39mm version. There’s also a 224270, which is the latest 40mm version, which is what I have.
@MrDavesf4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I always mess that up!
@vantage7896 ай бұрын
I’ve been debating between the 124270 36mm or a Moonwatch. Right now I’m leaning towards the Rolex. I mean it’s kinda difficult to justify spending that amount of money on any watch but I do have a baby on the way so maybe that’s a good excuse. 😂
@erikkinginnyc6 ай бұрын
You can always use the "momentus occasion" for the baby.....Thanks for watching!
@borion7775Ай бұрын
I love it
@erikkinginnyc26 күн бұрын
@@borion7775 Thanks for watching.
@danielkatz75167 ай бұрын
Actually , apologies The video is great , and I’m complaining About one sentence? I take it back
@robdove83418 ай бұрын
The most perfect watch ever created. I have a NOS 1991 copy which is the pride of my modest 4 watch collection.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Yes, they all have an iconic look. Thanks for watching.
@youngphil87664 ай бұрын
Nice vid man
@erikkinginnyc4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the compliment and for watching!
@gunnsmoke357Ай бұрын
Agreed. It is the last real Rolex
@erikkinginnyc26 күн бұрын
@@gunnsmoke357 Thanks for watching
@matspersson51887 ай бұрын
If it only had a ever so small datewindow it would be perfect. For me an everyday watch must have a date.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
I get it. I always expect to see a date when looking at my watch. Thanks for watching.
@KK-ss7rl7 ай бұрын
It is the perfect watch, the way it has been since 1953
@vonbon9547 ай бұрын
The best current stealth Rolex is the OP, in steel with silver or black dial. As for the Exp 1 being a tool watch, for what specific application is this watch a tool?
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Why Mount Everest of course though not entirely true. I get tour point as really a different dial OP pretty much. Thanks for watching.
@sg84756 ай бұрын
Just got my call from the AD to get a 40🎉
@andrejensen78377 ай бұрын
Don't have the same monument in Barcelona ?.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Dont know but have been there many times! Stolen? Thanks for watching!
@racebannon23327 ай бұрын
You are spot on my friend. I have the 39mm full lume & it’s still amazing. Rolex then reintroduced a 36mm the 40mm but they are all understated Enjoy
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Cant go wrong. Thanks for watching.
@hugopetricioli9789Ай бұрын
The perfect watch!
@erikkinginnyc26 күн бұрын
@@hugopetricioli9789 Thanks for watching.
@russellseah23477 ай бұрын
Yes. The 114270. But not the 214270. The symmetry n dimensions are fit for my niece.
@TakeInTheAir7 ай бұрын
Nice!
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
@danielkatz75167 ай бұрын
No offense , the rest of video is great Maybe we”ll meet in Watchtime NY
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Yeah, happy roo as usually go.
@tuberaider6 ай бұрын
They used to have drilled lugs prior to 1994, though.
@NickABQQm7 ай бұрын
Let's be real, All gold Explorer would look better than the 2 tones. It would look like a smaller Black Bay Bronze.
@mrb65976 ай бұрын
Yo hold up, I'm getting confused. So the old watch and the new watch look basically the same? I didn't catch it right any of the first 14 times. 😂 J/k, I just learned about these last week, I'm just getting started. I have to have one.
@erikkinginnyc6 ай бұрын
Look nearly identical with small changes - 19mm new and 20mm lugs old. Lume on old is burned out. Power reserve on new is 70 vs 40 something on old ....
@Jtjustintimberlake8 ай бұрын
It's a great watch. Personally I love a date complication, so not for me.
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@pointblank7226 ай бұрын
36mm is the best size for explorer.
@erikkinginnyc6 ай бұрын
Im with ya on that! Thanks for watching.
@liquid_metal2 ай бұрын
That is true, if you are buying it for your wife or daughter. The 40mm is for men.
@K_2_konscience7 ай бұрын
I see a titanium one much more than a full gold one
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
That I wouldn't mind seeing! Thanks for watching.
@seanhickling73407 ай бұрын
The Explorer was the perfect Rolex until the end of the 1016 then they stuck on those gaudy ostentatious numerals which completely ruin it.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Love the 1016 if one can get it. And the original. Love it. Thanks for watching.
@randomocityvideos2 ай бұрын
That intro made me cringe so hard lol
@Lomez077348 ай бұрын
Yes, if it didn’t have those gashes on the case behind the bracelet ends.
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
35 years old!
@jackflowers9997 ай бұрын
as a tool watch Rolex have missed the crown guards for it ....
@alanchappell48457 ай бұрын
It would be more 'toolish' with crown guards but it would break with tradition as the Explorer has never had guards.
@FINAL-B0SSАй бұрын
Love the Explorer but the Explorer II is more of a tool watch.
@erikkinginnycАй бұрын
@@FINAL-B0SS Like it too but really a different watch. Thanks for watching.
@masonmarcobello316428 күн бұрын
Explorer > submariner
@xchazz867 ай бұрын
The only real Rolex to get, everything else has been turned into hype status fashion bs.
@erikkinginnyc7 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Thanks for watching.
@emreisiklar8 ай бұрын
The 39 is😂
@erikkinginnyc8 ай бұрын
I do line the 39 as well but 36 for my 7" wrist. Thanks for watching.
@gepal79143 ай бұрын
No. The Omega Aqua Terra black face beats it in most respects.
@d34thgunlolАй бұрын
It really doesn’t
@charlese6652 ай бұрын
A perfect watch is a watch that tells time. That’s it. It doesn’t need to be over $100.
@ChaPPie012 ай бұрын
Are you accidentally here I guess 🤔
@danielkatz75167 ай бұрын
Wait wait , my first time here Could not sleep And I came upon this I have an explorer 1. Ok So I listen And than you park yourself in front of C Columbus , explorer yah , but one of the most abusive racist attackers in the Americas ….im sure not intended, yr probably a great guy , just sayin