[4K] Rolex Explorer 39 vs Explorer 40 Hands-on; Differences Beyond The Obvious | Hafiz J Mehmood
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Thanks for being aesthetic…. no fat arms, no chewed fingernails and always with good fashion. I think when people debate the looks of watches, often they should start with their own aesthetics. The best looking watch looks quite awful on a fat wrist with an ugly shirt and not looked after nails and hands…🤷🏻♂️
The Explorer 36 & 39 is for the corporate executive, the CEO.
The Explorer 40 is for his wife’s boyfriend.
I think I'll stick with my Explorer 39!
Great job as always!
The most objective and no shtick reviewer on UA-cam - great Job as always Hafiz
With the 40,,, it looks so crammed with all that writing and coronet under the 12 o'clock marker.
Maybe I'm missing it but shouldn't we also compare end link to end link measurements? Those truly define the 'fixed' edges of the watch - and thus the size of the watch as it sits on a wrist.
Great comparison. I’ve got a 39 and mostly prefer it because I swap straps all the time and I like the Explorer placement above the 6 more than the placement below the 12 on the 40. Having said that, the AR coating, jet black dial, slightly larger handset and larger crown are all points in favor of the 40 (for me). Thanks again!
The matte black dial is one of the best aspects of the 39. While historical, it also sets it apart from all of the other watches in the lineup.
For me the 40mm. Only minus is the Explorer text at 12. It was better balanced at the 6 a clock position, but not a dealbreaker for this versatile and timeless watch. Next Saturday will get my. Thanks for your excellent reviews all the time.
you just walking in and buying one at the AD?
@@JoeyJiggles I don’t walk just in and buy one! I have a good shopping and contact history there, and I ordered this watch in April after watches and wonders. It’s a present to me self to my round birthday. My AD call me this week and told me the watch is arrive for me.
@@fudog73 oh hell yeah!!! Congrats!!
I wonder if they'll switch the names to 12 oclock with other models
I'm curious why you think that it was better balanced at 6 o'clock? Given that there are 5 lines of text in total, there will always be an 'imbalance' (either 3 lines at top and two at bottom, or 2 at top and 3 bottom). My view is that if I have to choose one I would go with the format it was first released in the 1950s (3 at top)
I have the 40 and love it. Went this route for better lume, updated movement, ar coating, the wider bracelet and a Bigger crown you forgot that one 😊. Love you videos keep up the great work you do! 🍻
Agree, just got my 40 and also own a Mk2. Personally, I prefer the 40 over Mk2. Better legibility, more refined case and bracelet. It is 40mm (2/8pm) and it wears better due to the wider end links and thinner lugs. That being said, I will still keep my Mk2 .
Got to have a lot of spare cash to own the 39mm and justify the 40mm.
@@Sledgehammerengineer What size is your wrist and does the 40 actually wear/look smaller on wrist?? This video says it does but other reviewers say the 39 still feels and looks smaller on smaller wrists when taking into consideration the bracelet being thinner, etc.
I've read the movement sn't much of an upgrade. Newer doesn't seem to be better
05:14: I disagree: the 40mm wears larger than the 39mm and that's because of two reasons: reason 1: the 40mm has a larger total span that is endlink to endlink (which you never mention). reason 2: the lugs on the 39mm are more curved down while the 40mm is a "flater" watch. For these reasons the 39mm wears better on a smaller wrist than the 40mm. But thanks for the video!
So, so happy to have you back doing this series, Hafiz!! Your comparison and analysis videos are the gold standard.
Very informative for all of us 39m owners, thanks. Did you not mention the increased crown size or have I miss something?
Thank you. You didn’t miss - I did :)
I forgot to mention that the crown is much bigger on the new model - I even took a clip to show side by side but forgot to include unfortunately.
Thanks for filling me in.
Team 214270
Really like my Explorer 39 mm.
36mmが1番良いです！
39mmも40mmも文字盤の間伸び感がありますね。
Thanks Hafiz for doing these brilliant videos for the community. Can I request adding EndLink-Endlink as a new type of measurement (especially for watches with Male endlinks) to your already wonderful breakdowns... 🙌🏻
Hi, thanks very much. I have answered this question in my blog linked below. A short answer is that end link to end link dimension really adds no value, rather causes more confusion. Please read the blog and feel free to comment in the blog if you'd like to discuss further. Thanks.
www.calibre24.com.au/post/what-if-i-told-you-that-the-all-new-explorer-40-wears-smaller-than-the-previous-model-explorer-39
@@HafizJMehmood - Thanks will do. It does make the watch wear larger if it is a Male Endlink that extends beyond the lugs. But I will definitely read your writeup my friend.
The taper bracelet has better geometry in 39mm
my personal taste - the grayish dial is king - so i would never change my 39 to the 40
Great comparison. The 40mm was smoking the 39mm until the comparison reached the lug width. 20mm lug width is the sweet size for playing with watch straps and most watches in most collectors have this size so it’s kind of a deal breaker for me.
I prefer the 39 just for the lug width and bracelet size. I have owned the newest ref Explorer II and Submariner and I find them unwearable because of the wider bracelet and clasp.
The reason for the 40 is that people liked 39 more, so 40 comes not as “ sorry we go back” but as a innovation😂
To me, size 39 is perfect with the explorer at the bottom near 6 which gives an overall better symmetrical feel of the dial. The other shortcomings are the shorter hour hand and the clearer dial look that provides richer contrast.
Great review, very happy that I bought the 39mm. The Matt dial for me is more Explorer like..
One other thing is that the crown looks much bigger on the new model. The crown on the 39 was way too small in my opinion. Great video.
I like the smaller clasp, and “explorer” at 6 oclock. The 40 is nice also.
39 for me
Best comparison video on UA-cam for these watches! Thank you @HafizJMehmood for this!
The placement of "EXPLORER" at 12 is a bad mistake. it makes the dial busy and unbalanced. I wonder what;s the reason for the change. The other negative is the jet-black dial which makes it look cheaper, like a fake watch. And the last undesirable part is the pairing of a slimmer lug size with a wider bracelet width which are incongruent. New is not always better.
That's so funny, all the things that you don't like are things that I do like 😂 I guess that's why they made both
I just purchased the Explorer40 from my AD, and I love your review, it matches my own decision making... I personally found exactly what you have described in the slight differences. For me, it meant I get the perfection that is the history of the Explorer, but with some timely updates. Best of all, it delivers on the quality and consistency that we expect of Rolex.
Which was most suitable for me? As you note, it is personal, and the Explorer fit me best, and the Explorer40 was the right next step.
Thanks Hafiz, for the very detailed and accurate description of the differences. The text is really too cluttered in the upper half of the dial of the Explorer 40, and the size of the letters goes from big (rolex) to small (oyster perpetual) to something in between (explorer). Looks like an eye chart you have to read if you visit an optometrist to check your sight.
Thanks for doing this as someone requested on your last video. I was curious too.
the face on the 39 is just ...better balanced. the Text at 12 is jsut a bad call.
Oof the placement of the “Explorer” on the dial now bothers me on the 40mm 😂. Looks unbalanced to me now.
Thanks much for providing this data. Rolex calling it 40mm is quite misleading… I was hoping for at least 39.5mm (ideally 40mm) but alas it’s basically the same as 214270.
Thanks for doing this comparison. It's helping me lean to the 40mm, like I mentioned in your other video, I need to go back and retry this on. What I like about the 39 better... the Explorer text placement and the 20mm bracelet, and the thinner case (not the longer lug to lug though). I think in the end, the slightly thicker case is worth the trade off for the shorter lug to lug. I'd bet you wouldn't notice the thickness difference, but the lug to lug should be noticeable. I think I prefer the gloss dial, and certainly the clarity of the anti reflective coating. HATE the idea of the 21mm bracelet though. One other thing I seem to notice is the 5 minute hash marks are not as think on the 40mm. I think I like that even better. Another point for the 40. Great video!
Great vid as always Hafiz! One point that has not been mentioned yet here in the comments is the issues with the new 32 series movement. The long proven 31 series movement plus the slightly smaller dial size makes me lean towards the 39mm.
This is the best video I've seen on the new 40mm. Love this new version.
I have also seen a change in the rehaut. The new model has a much bigger rehaut with bigger laser engraving on it.
Great video, thank u for that :)
Fantastic side by side comparison. Only (minor) negative is moving EXPLORER from the 6 to 12 position on the dial. But as someone else commented, this is not a dealbreaker.
@HafizJMehmood Great comparison review. Can I only suggest that you keep which is on right and left for all side by side views please? I got confused during the lume shots :-D
I also like to compare ratios, the new 40mm should have had 22mm lug width to be same ratio 1.8 as the old 36mm 14270 and 114270 models
Got the 40 last week from the AD, prefer it than the 36 has the Bracelets too narrow
The gap between the lug holes and the case is much wider on the 39mm, and more suitable for strap change. Not to mention the 20 mm lugs width.
Plus there's a cut-out between the lugs on the 40mm that the bracelet slots into, like a jigsaw piece.
Well it doesn't look like I need to "upgrade" my 39mm to the new 40mm.
Yeah it's still too big. New 36mm should have gotten a 20mm bracelet & it would be perfect. Great review Hafiz!
My you must have the wrists of a little boy. Have you actually tried the 40mm? It wears and looks like a dream. Seriously, please try it at an AD you will be pleasantly surprised.
thanks dude, great comparison
Isn’t the end link to end link 2mm more on the 40? It felt larger than the 39 when I tried it on.
Also the wider bracelet make it wear bigger/chunkier
I’ve been searching for this comparison for a long time. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Puerto Rico.
Great review. I bought my new Rolex Explorer 40 a few days ago. I love it.
I'll keep the 39. More svelte on wrist and the dial in matt blk is the business. The 40 definitely feels larger, thicker to me on wrist. It is a sportier watch than the 39, which isn't a bad thing.
Great comparasim, is it possible to make comparasim explorer 40 vs Air King 126900 (new).
For what it’s worth, another UA-cam video measured the new Air King 126900 as follows:
Diameter: 41mm
Lug to lug: 47.1mm
Thickness: 11.9mm
Clearly the Air King will have much greater presence compared with the Explorer 40. It’s quite misleading that Rolex displays both of these as “40mm” watches.
Thanks Hafiz. Much anticipated video. Keep them coming.
This is the best comparison video on UA-cam, thanks for posting. 🙏
I love the 36mm. Sometimes I do feel like it's a bit small when viewed through a mirror, but it's perfect when I look down on my wrist, and that's the most important thing.
I wear a watch for me, not someone else's eyes. If you want to get noticed, there are plenty other models more suited for that.
I get the opposite effect. It appears to be small when looking at it but in the mirror looks spot on. I’ve always thought when looking at it appears small was due to regularly wearing a 40mm.
Another difference is the cut-out between the lugs on the 40mm Explorer to integrate the bracelet. A pro if you never intend to take the bracelet off, but a pretty big con if you might want to use a strap in the future.
Is that not present on the 39mm? I thought Rolex has been doing that cutout for a while now with the Explorers.
@@lsmjake Nope the 39mm doesn't have a cut-out (source - I have one and have changed onto a strap many times).
YES!!! The Sultan of Time returns
Cant go wrong with either. Both are awesome watches.
great video, thanks Hafiz.
I have both now. Deciding which one to keep and sell. Very similar but definitely leaning toward the 40.
What size is your wrist and does the 40 actually wear/look smaller on wrist?? This video says it does but other reviewers say the 39 still feels and looks smaller on smaller wrists when taking into consideration the bracelet being thinner, etc.
I’d also love to know
The 40mm looks too crammed under the 12. Why even put 'oyster perpetual'? Rolex with explorer under it would be perfect. The 39mm dial looks better, but still too much writing on it.
I agree if I owned the 39mm first then I would have not purchased the 40
Both equally as stunning. I prefer the taper on the 39mm though!
the crazy taper makes it almost a women's watch
I appreciate your attention to detail, Hafiz. So many reviewers say these watches have a diameter of 39 & 40mm respectively, without actually checking across the 3-9.
Awesome video👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
I enjoy the 39. Ideal size IMO. The 40 would be fine on my 7.5” wrist but I believe the proportions are better than the 40. I also prefer the Explorer text above the six.
The word 'Rolex' looks bigger on the 39mm or is that an optical illusion because of the 3 line text at 12 o'clock on the 40mm?
...speaking of 39... I've been waiting for a Pelagos 39 review from you! Did I miss it or is this something you'll be doing in the future?
Rolex Explorer 1 40mm 2.0 by Hafiz J Mehmood - Greatnes!!! Thanks for the pictures
The 40 is definitely a larger sized watch all around. Much improved.
Thanks for the review. Are you able to explain how you measured on the 40 model how you got the 38.6mm I can't see to get how that was measured. Maybe if you can add a colored line to show how that is measured
Honestly doesn’t make much difference 39mm versus 40mm. The the 36mm is big change.Have to try on to ensure it isn’t too small. 39 for me was perfect for standard wrist!
Does the Explorer 40mm have a slightly wider bezel than the 39mm version?
Amazing job Hafiz ! Sapphire with anti reflective treatment + movement improvement + lug to lug decreasing good for the new version ! But prefer the narrow buckle of the old version .
But the L2L including the center link of the 40mm model is longer: ~51mm to ~49mm.
@@CraigG21 The bracelet centre link actually doesn't matter at all. On the inner side of the bracelet, the bracelet, including the centre link doesn't flare past the lugs. If the lugs fit inside your wrist, the outer dimension of centre link doesn't matter.
@HafizJMehmood
I dont agree, the center link potrude the lugs and thus make the watch wear longer than If the watch had pivoted endlinks to the bracelet.
And another thing is the 21mm lug width that gives the watch a wider stance.
The centre links protrude the lugs only externally but the bracelet itself is 5mm thicker and that’s why internally (on the inner side), where the bracelet sits on the wrist, they centre links/bracelet drops down towards the wrist before the lugs. I will reiterate that the longest dimension in a Rolex that is critical for wrist wear is lug to lug and not the outer dimensions of centre links.
Please make a video explaining this. I think I understand what you're saying but visuals would help everyone be on the same page. @@HafizJMehmood
thanks for your sharing. The most complete comparison video online!
Lume "considerably better" on thr 40?? My eyes are sharp and I noticed little if any diff.
Can't say how much I appreciate this video. Thank you!
I retired my date- just after 30 years and made the Explorer 39mm my daily wear, I miss the date, but it's a near perfect watch.
Does the 40 wear bigger or smaller?
Smaller due to lug to lug
Really nice review and video quality. Thanks. May i ask what size is your wrist please? Thank you
well done
Outstanding comparison & analysis,
Thank you 🙏
In my oppinion The Explorer 39mm is the OG of the Explorer 😂😂
Great review, incredible the 39mm actually wears bigger!
Great review!
Excellent review and comparison. Great work! Thank you!)
In my experience anti-reflective coating is more important for youtubers and instagrammers who need to take photos of their watches. I like that they only put it on the inside on the new one though. The text is less balanced on the new one. Moving the "Explorer" text was a strange move. The changes to the size looks ok to me. The only thing that is noticeably different is the clasp, but I can't say it's a bad size; and the crown. The crown is quite a lot bigger. I'm not sure why they did that. The old crown is very easy to use and feels solid and precise. That been said, it somehow does not really impact the look of the watch, so I don't really mind. I guess the result of the new one is a bit of a shrug, but that's really the best result since the 39 is a great watch.
I think the jet black dial gives the 40mm the win for me
i tried the 39mm, it feels almost perfect except the bracelet which was too dainty
I wish the crown and Rolex weren't printed.
Excellent review, thank you!
Great, no nonsense and technical comparison. Your videos are non-hyped and love watching and enjoying tryout videos.
this watch looks fantastic, BUT nobody is talking about the new case back on the 40, it makes this watch almost unwearable for me. incredibly off balance on the wrist, impossible to find a comfortable adjustment because the increased thickness seems to be pushing the watch away from your arm as you move. the flat area and taper to that point is also much larger than most other models. in my opinion its a massive oversight because the explorer should be the ultimate disappear on your wrist companion watch. maybe its just me
@mattvashmusic Can I ask what your wrist size is? I'm also worried the Explorer 40 won't wear as well as the 39.
@@lsmjake I'm probably close to 7" - in photos the 40 almost looks smaller than the 39 and when I'm holding the 40 in my hand it looks absolutely perfect. But when it's on my wrist, the dial just looks so big it's almost comical. The 114270 is a much better "stay with you all day every day" kind of watch. I feel like they should have just made the 36 and made it measure 36.9mm, kept the 20mm bracelet with all the updates and called it a day. We will probably eventually get something like that after they discontinue the current 36 and 40 5-10 years from now. They have to give us something to want don't they?
36mm is the "true" selection for a real explorer..
The old 36 yes but the current 36? No Thank you.
2:03 to skip the intro and get to the good stuff:)
Thanks for very detailed & informative review
Great video comparing the two
Perfect comparison! Thanks!
You make incredible videos. Keep it up.
This is the review I’ve been waiting for. Thank you!
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