Q

What is the difference between Rolex Explorer 1 40mm and 36mm?

Questioner: Naver Cafe AAR Carl**jun

A

Newly released in 2023, the Rolex Explorer 1 40mm Ref. 224270 is a 36mm Ref. that has maintained its tradition for a long time. It is almost the same watch as the 124270, with only a different case size. The same movement, Cal. I use the 3230 and there is little difference, such as the Oyster bracelet and smooth bezel. The retail price is 9,810,000 won for the 40mm product / 9,270,000 won for the 36mm product, which is a difference of about 600,000 won. As of October 2023, the resale price is in the low 12 million won range for 40mm and the high 11 million won range for 36mm.

From the left, Explorer 40mm / 36mm ⓒ Worn & wound

It looks even more similar in the photo, right?
This 40mm large size Explorer is the last generation Explorer, Ref. I'm guessing it was released thanks to fans hoping for the return of 214270, but the story of Explorer 1, with only the case size changing, is... last magazineWe have included detailed information, so please refer to it.

Explorer 1 124270

36mm, black, oyster

Explorer 40 224270

40mm, black, oyster