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thorm · 21 May 2021, 10:36 PM

As headline says, do anyone know the exact measurements if the bracelet, size of links, etc? I just want to confirm whether it's identical, except the clasp of course.

CagKaly · 22 May 2021, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by thorm

As headline says, do anyone know the exact measurements if the bracelet, size of links, etc? I just want to confirm whether it's identical, except the clasp of course.

Why don’t you measure them yourself? And maybe take some side by side photos too. I would love to see that.

crunkerman · 22 May 2021, 12:23 AM

Believe I heard that the 2020 OP 36mm is 20mm and the 2021 EXP is 19mm. I have the OP36. I love it - but it runs 8 seconds slow daily. My new 2021 Sub only runs 2 seconds slow daily. Eventually will send back for recalib. Would have preferred the 31xx movement in hindsight.

rossi46 · 22 May 2021, 01:08 AM

From what I understand (and this post should be your resource: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=803695 ) it goes like this:

Exp36
lug width: 19mm
bracelet tapers to: 14mm
clasp width: 16mm

OP36
lug width: 20mm
bracelet tapers to: 16mm
clasp width: 16mm (not sure if this is right?)

thorm · 22 May 2021, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CagKaly

Why don’t you measure them yourself? And maybe take some side by side photos too. I would love to see that.

Sadly I don't have a calipher, but the explorer look slimmer, at least the taper.

SaddleSC · 22 May 2021, 01:32 AM

This has been well-established...the new EXP is only 19mm lug width, whereas most other 36mm Rolex use a 20mm lug width.

rossi46 · 22 May 2021, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by thorm

Sadly I don't have a calipher, but the explorer look slimmer, at least the taper.

Can you post a picture of the two clasps side-by-side?

thorm · 22 May 2021, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rossi46

Can you post a picture of the two clasps side-by-side?

Here you go. It is noticably smaller. Personally I like it

thorm · 22 May 2021, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rossi46

From what I understand (and this post should be your resource: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=803695 ) it goes like this:

Exp36
lug width: 19mm
bracelet tapers to: 14mm
clasp width: 16mm

OP36
lug width: 20mm
bracelet tapers to: 16mm
clasp width: 16mm (not sure if this is right?)

Thanks.

rossi46 · 22 May 2021, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by thorm

Here you go. It is noticably smaller. Personally I like it

Hmm then I must have the OP36 clasp measurement on my earlier post wrong. Is it 17mm? 18mm?

I'm certain on the OP36 lug width and taper, just not sure how much larger the clasp is compared to the removable links.

thorm · 22 May 2021, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rossi46

Hmm then I must have the OP36 clasp measurement on my earlier post wrong. Is it 17mm? 18mm?

I'm certain on the OP36 lug width and taper, just not sure how much larger the clasp is compared to the removable links.

No idea honestly. If I had a plastic calipher I'd use it. But op clasp is bigger.

CagKaly · 22 May 2021, 03:01 AM

Thank you for great comparison pics of two current 36mm models.

As far as I’m concerned, these are the correct measurements:

OP36
Bracelet: 20mm to 15.5mm
Clasp: 17.5mm

Exp36
Bracelet: 19mm to 14mm
Clasp: 16.2mm

Lew Archer · 18 July 2021, 02:05 PM

Great information!

Newmoney · 18 July 2021, 02:21 PM

Wow….
I like the older explorer

amanbra · 18 July 2021, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by crunkerman

Believe I heard that the 2020 OP 36mm is 20mm and the 2021 EXP is 19mm. I have the OP36. I love it - but it runs 8 seconds slow daily. My new 2021 Sub only runs 2 seconds slow daily. Eventually will send back for recalib. Would have preferred the 31xx movement in hindsight.

Oh no really? :(

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nealjyu · 18 July 2021, 07:45 PM

Hi! They're not identical. The explorer's bracelet tapers significantly.

Tools · 19 July 2021, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by thorm

No idea honestly. If I had a plastic calipher I'd use it. But op clasp is bigger.

A piece of paper and a pencil is all you need to show actual relationships.

spellmanski · 20 July 2021, 11:44 PM

I'd love to see a side on comparison of the bezels if you had one! Should show the domed of the OP vs angular of the Exp. Thanks

CharlesN · 21 July 2021, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crunkerman

Believe I heard that the 2020 OP 36mm is 20mm and the 2021 EXP is 19mm. I have the OP36. I love it - but it runs 8 seconds slow daily. My new 2021 Sub only runs 2 seconds slow daily. Eventually will send back for recalib. Would have preferred the 31xx movement in hindsight.

If you are still having problems with the timekeeping on your watch come and have a look at this thread. Its all about 32xx timekeeping issues.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=786299

21 May 2021, 10:36 PM	#1
thorm "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Denmark Posts: 139	Is the bracelet of the new 2020 OP36 and the new explorer 36 the same in size? As headline says, do anyone know the exact measurements if the bracelet, size of links, etc? I just want to confirm whether it's identical, except the clasp of course.

22 May 2021, 01:08 AM	#4
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	From what I understand (and this post should be your resource: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=803695 ) it goes like this: Exp36 lug width: 19mm bracelet tapers to: 14mm clasp width: 16mm OP36 lug width: 20mm bracelet tapers to: 16mm clasp width: 16mm (not sure if this is right?) __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

22 May 2021, 01:32 AM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	This has been well-established...the new EXP is only 19mm lug width, whereas most other 36mm Rolex use a 20mm lug width. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

18 July 2021, 07:45 PM	#16
nealjyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: HKG Posts: 41	Hi! They're not identical. The explorer's bracelet tapers significantly. Attached Images

22 May 2021, 12:23 AM	#3
crunkerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: fl Watch: 124060 126000 Posts: 43	Believe I heard that the 2020 OP 36mm is 20mm and the 2021 EXP is 19mm. I have the OP36. I love it - but it runs 8 seconds slow daily. My new 2021 Sub only runs 2 seconds slow daily. Eventually will send back for recalib. Would have preferred the 31xx movement in hindsight.

22 May 2021, 03:01 AM	#12
CagKaly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Turkey Posts: 56	Thank you for great comparison pics of two current 36mm models. As far as I’m concerned, these are the correct measurements: OP36 Bracelet: 20mm to 15.5mm Clasp: 17.5mm Exp36 Bracelet: 19mm to 14mm Clasp: 16.2mm

18 July 2021, 02:05 PM	#13
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	Great information!

18 July 2021, 02:21 PM	#14
Newmoney Banned Join Date: May 2021 Location: Space Posts: 64	Wow…. I like the older explorer

20 July 2021, 11:44 PM	#18
spellmanski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: canada Posts: 457	I'd love to see a side on comparison of the bezels if you had one! Should show the domed of the OP vs angular of the Exp. Thanks

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