Explorer 114270 VS. OP 36mm 'Explorer dial'

[Watch Explorer]

I'm definitely leaning that way at the moment.

[Watch Explorer]

I think i'll go with the OP now and see if Rolex will release a new Explorer in a smaller case size at any point and get that one too sometime down the road for a 2 piece Rolex collection.

[mas12]

Good choice. OP would be my vote as well


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[Watch Explorer]

Thanks Mas12

[DoDe]

OP all day, every day

[Watch Explorer]

Thanks for your input. I was expecting more love for the Explorer to be honest considering the amount of praise I read for this reference!

[RTI4444]

Tough call between the two.
I decided on the Blue OP, which I purchased new recently with the 3,6,9 Arabic dial.

[Watch Explorer]

Originally Posted by RTI4444

Tough call between the two.
I decided on the Blue OP, which I purchased new recently with the 3,6,9 Arabic dial.

Nice

Going new is very tempting and a fresh start to make memories with the watch, rather than a used 114270 and with the modern upgrades seems like the way to go.

[Watch Explorer]

Originally Posted by RTI4444

Tough call between the two.
I decided on the Blue OP, which I purchased new recently with the 3,6,9 Arabic dial.

Are you using it as your daily wearer? How's the lume? Is it green?

[bigchelis]

I was on the same scenario recently and went with the 114270 from 2008.

New enough for me and with Rolex Rehault it adds a modern touch.


If you are buying the OP 36mm 3,6,9 dial because you wanted an Explorer than you will always wish you had the Explorer.

bigC

[Watch Explorer]

Originally Posted by bigchelis

I was on the same scenario recently and went with the 114270 from 2008.

New enough for me and with Rolex Rehault it adds a modern touch.


If you are buying the OP 36mm 3,6,9 dial because you wanted an Explorer than you will always wish you had the Explorer.

bigC

If there was a new 36mm Explorer I would probably get that, shame that the newest used ones are 8 years old.
The upgrades on a new OP are hard to ignore. The blue dial is awesome too, it's the Explorers horological father and has done a great deal of 'exploring' itself.

Do you think there will ever be 2 sizes in the Explorer line?

[toomuchtalk]

I love this...
OP white dial...


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[doramas]

Originally Posted by Innocenti

Don’t forget it wasn’t the explorer that went with Hilary on his accent of Everest but instead an OP .

Hilary was not wearing Rolex. He used a Smiths





I like Rolex, but I hate fake legends

[doramas]

The Smiths of Hilary


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[RHJ]

I'm biased, but I think the 36mm Explorer has the best design and proportion of all Rolexes...

[Pauln]

Of the two, I would go for the OP only because it’s new, has a better warranty and you can be more confident going in the water without the need of having RSC check gaskets. But I’d go with a new Explorer 39 hands down over a new OP 36. In fact, I did. But you buy what you need. If I was a diver, I’d buy a sub, if I was a world traveler, I’d buy a GMT, If I collected cars or raced them, I’d buy a Daytona. If I wore a suit every day I’d probably wear a DD. I do a lot of hiking and exploring in the Western US, so I wear an Explorer. Plus, I think it’s the best looking watch they make with a classic, minimalist, but sporty look.

Whichever you choose, you’ll end up with a great watch.

[zetaplus93]

OP, have you tried the 39mm Explorer?

Seems your wrist is a flat 6.5mm and might be fine proportion-wise.

I owned the 114270 and have 6.5” wrists as well, though rounded so the 214270 didn’t work for me.



If not the 39mm Explorer, I would recommend the blue OP 36. I traded in my 114270 for the 2018 white OP 34 myself. I feel the current generation OP makes it a solid upgrade.

[Pauln]

Originally Posted by toomuchtalk

I love this...
OP white dial...


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I love that white OP.

[Dr. Robert]

I vote for the explorer, I have the114270 model, it’s my every day go to watch, the desert island watch for me!

[Pacc12]

I love the explorer

[Jack T]

I have the 39mm Explorer, short hands and WG numerals and I love it, reliable, durable and discreet. That said, the 36mm OP is also a favorite of mine, and of the two you are considering, my preference. The updated bracelet, clasp, the nicer dial and...it's brand new.
Good luck.

[vintageguy]

Originally Posted by RHJ

I'm biased, but I think the 36mm Explorer has the best design and proportion of all Rolexes...

+1

[Watch Explorer]

Originally Posted by zetaplus93

OP, have you tried the 39mm Explorer?

Seems your wrist is a flat 6.5mm and might be fine proportion-wise.

I owned the 114270 and have 6.5” wrists as well, though rounded so the 214270 didn’t work for me.



If not the 39mm Explorer, I would recommend the blue OP 36. I traded in my 114270 for the 2018 white OP 34 myself. I feel the current generation OP makes it a solid upgrade.

Thanks for the great responses everyone.

Still leaning towards a new OP at the moment, however the decision is still quite up in the air.

I have tried on a 39mm Explorer and the difference in weight and feel with the 36 is definitely substantial. One of a few reasons i'm selling my IWC pilot (39mm) is the idea of moving to a slightly smaller case size might be better as a daily wearer for me. What do ya think?

[Explorer1nyc]

The 39 Ex looks too big on your wrist.

The 36 Ex looks best.

White dial is not my pick for best all-rounder, it's an add-on to a collection.

One watch for everyday GADA?

The 36 Ex

[Watch Explorer]

Originally Posted by Explorer1nyc

The 39 Ex looks too big on your wrist.

The 36 Ex looks best.

White dial is not my pick for best all-rounder, it's an add-on to a collection.

One watch for everyday GADA?

The 36 Ex

An 8 year old EX. 114270 is a better GADA than a new OP 116000?

[Explorer1nyc]

Originally Posted by Watch Explorer

An 8 year old EX. 114270 is a better GADA than a new OP 116000?

Well, an 8 year old Rolex is a young pup next to the 20+ year old Rolex' that are still on people's wrists.

Also, if that's the way you feel, sounds like you already answered your own question - along w/ the "history" thread

You're rooting for the OP, so why is the Ex in the race?

Just get the OP and be done w/ it

[Watch Explorer]

Originally Posted by Explorer1nyc

Well, an 8 year old Rolex is a young pup next to the 20+ year old Rolex' that are still on people's wrists.

Also, if that's the way you feel, sounds like you already answered your own question - along w/ the "history" thread

You're rooting for the OP, so why is the Ex in the race?

Just get the OP and be done w/ it

It wasn't a feeling it was just a question on which is the better GADA.

I love both. I'm not rooting for the OP, but I can't be blind to the newer updates. Many people in this thread seem to think they are worth it.

I have said before that if there were a new EX 36 I would get that, that's what makes this decision a V difficult one. If the Explorer was the new watch and OP a used one, it would be a no brainer for the Exp.

As i'm leaning slightly more to the OP, focusing on its merits for example in the 'history thread' is a good way to justify the decision.

Do people swim and do rigorous activities with their 20+ year old Rolex and don't necessarily have to worry?

[zetaplus93]

Originally Posted by Watch Explorer

I have tried on a 39mm Explorer and the difference in weight and feel with the 36 is definitely substantial. One of a few reasons i'm selling my IWC pilot (39mm) is the idea of moving to a slightly smaller case size might be better as a daily wearer for me. What do ya think?

The 39mm looks fine as a modern watch on your hands (e.g. a bigger watch). However, if you’re going for the more traditional dressy watch, then a 36mm watch is better proportion-wise IMO.

Originally Posted by Watch Explorer

I love both. I'm not rooting for the OP, but I can't be blind to the newer updates. Many people in this thread seem to think they are worth it.

I have said before that if there were a new EX 36 I would get that, that's what makes this decision a V difficult one. If the Explorer was the new watch and OP a used one, it would be a no brainer for the Exp.

As i'm leaning slightly more to the OP, focusing on its merits for example in the 'history thread' is a good way to justify the decision.

Do people swim and do rigorous activities with their 20+ year old Rolex and don't necessarily have to worry?

The 114270 will be absolutely fine doing rigorous activities. It’s a relatively modern watch, so I wouldn’t worry.

Having said that, the updates in the 214270 or current generation OP does make it feel substantial and “modern”. For me, the new bracelet and clasp is worth the “upgrade” compared to the 114270. The older bracelet is by no means not secure etc, just didn’t have the heft I associate with the current gen Rolex references like the 116710LN (which I got after the 114270).

You’ll just have to decide what’s worth it for you. Good luck!

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Watch Explorer

Anymore input from people who are familiar with one or both models?

Had both 114270 and OP 116000 with mercedes hands; from those 2 the OP is a better choice




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[Dr.seiss]

The the luminous triangle and 369 really complete the picture imo