Rolex Explorer Review: A Complete Evolution of The New 36mm and Old | Bob's Watch Talk Ep. 6

Welcome back to another installment of Watch Talk! This week, we’re discussing an impressive collection of Explorer watches. Shop pre-owned watches here: https://www.bobswatches.com/luxury-watches/ The Explorer joined the Rolex catalog in the 1950s, shortly after Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary became the first men to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest. Since that time, the iconic mountaineer’s tool watch has become a cult favorite, both for its modest design and attractive price point. Like other professional series Rolex watches, the Explorer features a waterproof Oyster case and a Perpetual movement. What sets its apart from many models in the brand’s portfolio is the time-only dial and smooth bezel instead of a rotatable bezel like the GMT Master II or Submariner. The watch has adhered to a simple design code for decades, featuring a 36mm case, a time-only dial, and an all-steel finish. That all changed in recent years. Join us today as we dive deeper into the intriguing watch’s evolution and show off some truly exceptional Explorer watches that are in stock and ready to purchase now. Explorer 36mm ref. 114270: 2001 - 2010 Reference 114270 was the last iteration of the 36mm Explorer, produced from 2001 to 2010 before being discontinued and replaced with the 39mm edition. Of course, that all changed in 2021 when Rolex re-introduced the beloved 36mm Explorer. Reference 114270 has remained the grail watch of many for the past decade, just for its