Revisiting the Rolex Explorer 36mm: Downsizing Done Right! @ID-Guy
Revisiting the Rolex Explorer 36mm: Downsizing Done Right!  @ID-Guy
Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
A Discussion around the Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270 and how the return of 36mm's has made this watch a recurring fan favourite. The Art of Downsizing is finding that sweet-spot and a handful of watches today have managed to do it better than most. The beauty of this watch at this size is it brings together many aspects of what makes for an ideal daily wearer, a subtle adventurers watch and one that'll remain relevant throughout your lifetime.

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Intro 0:00
On The Wrist 1:50
Size & The Explorer 39mm 2:22
The Explorer's Ethos 3:12
Bringing Watch Sizes Down 5:04
Conclusion 6:16
Life Changes & Leaving the Studio 7:35

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