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Rolex Explorer 36 - Peak Design or Just Boring?! - Worth The Hype?! Episode #76

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Show Notes

The Rolex Explorer 36mm is a time-only sports watch rooted in Rolex’s association with mountaineering and exploration, with its distinctive black dial featuring the 3-6-9 Arabic numerals and Mercedes-style hour hand.

Its 36mm Oystersteel case measures approximately 11.5mm thick, with 100m water resistance, a smooth bezel, sapphire crystal and an Oyster bracelet with an Easylink 5mm comfort extension. The current-generation model is powered by Calibre 3230 with 70 hours of power reserve.

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