Explorer Case Size?

[poinds]

I recently bought the 212470 Rolex Explorer I from a TD and noticed that the case width was 36 mm without the crown. Is it supposed to be 39mm? Sorry, rep watch noob here.


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[vmarks]

14270 and 114270 were 36. You have a 114270 there if it's 36.


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[poinds]

14270 and 114270 were 36. You have a 114270 there if it's 36.


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Yeah that's what I figured. Also, the 114270 has the EXPLORER logo above and not below. I'll email the TD.


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[WatchestoPlay]

That sure looks like the 39mm version. Where did you measure 36?

EDIT: I just measured my 214270, it measures 39mm from 10-4, and 41.78mm including the crown.

 

[poinds]

That sure looks like the 39mm version. Where did you measure 36?

EDIT: I just measured my 214270, it measures 39mm from 10-4, and 41.78mm including the crown.

I very well may be measuring incorrectly. I'm just not used to smaller watches.



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[WatchestoPlay]

Yeah that cloth measuring tape is not the way to do it, you are not getting an accurate reading with that. You need a digital caliper.
But looking at that pic the watch is correct, 214270.

 

[poinds]

Yeah that cloth measuring tape is not the way to do it, you are not getting an accurate reading with that. You need a digital caliper.
But looking at that pic the watch is correct, 214270.

Thanks for the info! Again, noob here to the rep watch world.


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[vmarks]

Thanks for the info! Again, noob here to the rep watch world.


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There's a big enough difference between 36 and 39 I suspect even the cloth tape won't lead you wrong, but I would always start with at least one side of the watch at a whole number on the tape.

I am always surprised when people in for sale listings measure as you have starting randomly in the middle of the tape or Ruler. It's very strange.

 

[Mike Advice PI]

It's not random. He's started on the 100mm (10cm) mark because it's easier to hold a ruler or tape when there's an overhang on each side of the object you're measuring. It's much easier to align the start point, especially on the awkward circular shape of a watch . He's measured about 137mm there. Knock off the extra 100mm and you have a reasonable approximation given the kind of dressmaker's tape he's using.

Try it yourself and see.

 

[vmarks]

It's not random. He's started on the 100mm (10cm) mark because it's easier to hold a ruler or tape when there's an overhang on each side of the object you're measuring. It's much easier to align the start point, especially on the awkward circular shape of a watch . He's measured about 137mm there. Knock off the extra 100mm and you have a reasonable approximation given the kind of dressmaker's tape he's using.

Try it yourself and see.

Looked like he started at 11. I usually start at the end of the tape, but I'll try it your way- I can see how it would be easier.

 

[WatchestoPlay]

I always like to know the measurements on a watch and sometimes they are hard to find, especially lug to lug which is think is very important in sizing a watch....
**The clear stickers are still on the sides of the watch so the measurements width is just slightly less than listed, maybe .2mm.**

41.78mm case width including crown
39.4mm case width
32.7mm crystal diameter
47.47mm lug to lug length
11.51mm thick
135 grams with all links

So pretty much exactly as advertised. On to the pics...