Need help with Rolex info.

[Chris.719]

Hello everyone,
I just registered here. I'm looking to buy a smooth bezel 36mm Rolex, i know about watches in general but i'm not an expert on Rolex, please help me find the right model for me. I have a few questions.
I really like the last 36mm Explorer 14270 but i prefer a dial other than black that's why i'd like to know what other choices i would have in 36mm.
I don't really like the DateJust but please tell me what models have a smooth bezel.
The new Oyster Perpetual 116000 is OK but would prefer the older non-fat lugs, what is the model number of the OP model before 116000?
I know about model 6424 and the president, what other models are 36mm?
Thank you, Chris.

[tonyedmunds]

I'd go for the classic 114270 Explorer, a truly iconic watch and not too hard to find in near mint condition, if you need another colour dial try the latest Air King

[THC]

Welcome to the forum.. Get ready to get inundated with suggestions, ha

[elkaholic]

You could get a 36mm DJ with oyster band (same as the 36mm exp) and smooth bezel, with a white dial. You would have to either buy pre-owned (to have the same band with brushed center links as the explorer) or buy new and have the polished center links brushed.

It would look like this: (not my photo)

[KrismanX]

I know it's 40mm but I must at least Suggest a Daytona :) might be too busy of a bezel for you though...


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[Chris.719]

I like the Daytona but not what i'm looking for right now.


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[Chris.719]

Originally Posted by tonyedmunds

I'd go for the classic 114270 Explorer, a truly iconic watch and not too hard to find in near mint condition, if you need another colour dial try the latest Air King

Great idea, i forgot about the 114270.
Is the latest Air King 36mm?

[Chris.719]

Originally Posted by elkaholic

You could get a 36mm DJ with oyster band (same as the 36mm exp) and smooth bezel, with a white dial. You would have to either buy pre-owned (to have the same band with brushed center links as the explorer) or buy new and have the polished center links brushed.

It would look like this: (not my photo)

I really like this one, what is the model number?

[Chris.719]

Originally Posted by THC

Welcome to the forum.. Get ready to get inundated with suggestions, ha

Thank you, i appreciate the suggestions.

[Chris.719]

Originally Posted by Chris.719

Thank you, i appreciate the suggestions.

What is the model number of the Oyster Perpetual model before 116000?
What other models are 36mm with a smooth bezel?

[kokota]

Originally Posted by Chris.719

Great idea, i forgot about the 114270.
Is the latest Air King 36mm?

34mm

[Chris.719]

Originally Posted by kokota

34mm

Thank you for your answer.
Just to make shure, are all Air Kings 34mm?
I'm trying to figure out what models are 36mm, i know about the Explorer, the 116000, President and DateJust. Any others?

[kokota]

Originally Posted by Chris.719

Thank you for your answer.
Just to make shure, are all Air Kings 34mm?
I'm trying to figure out what models are 36mm, i know about the Explorer, the 116000, President and DateJust. Any others?

Yes all AKs are 34mm.
I think you have all 36mm models covered.
There may be 36mm YM or it may be a 35mm.

[waQstar]

White dial Milgauss ?

Although a big bigger but wears small

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by Chris.719

what is the model number of the OP model before 116000?

The 116000 was the first 36mm OP. The previous generation (14xxx) had the same case as the Air-King at the time. 14203 and 14208 models (two-tone and gold, respectively) just say "Oyster Perpetual" while steel models (14010, 14000, 14200 etc.) were called "Air-Kings."

In any case, I'd recommend at least checking out the Oysterquartz. It's 36mm, and has a sweet looking case and bracelet. If quartz doesn't float your boat, then you can check out the 1530 and 1630 models.

[Nobody.Move]

If you want a 36mm, smooth bezel watch; one that looks stealthy and badass, can be worn for every occasion, and has true iconic stature, I'd re-think you're position on the 114270. Who doesn't like a black dial?

[Chris.719]

Originally Posted by Nobody.Move

If you want a 36mm, smooth bezel watch; one that looks stealthy and badass, can be worn for every occasion, and has true iconic stature, I'd re-think you're position on the 114270. Who doesn't like a black dial?

Totally agree, it's the one i decided to go for. It might sound weird but the reason i was looking at the other 36mm models even if the Explorer was my favorite is because i don't really wear black and i tought i'd like for the watch dial to match what i usually wear.

[Chris.719]

Originally Posted by powerfunk

The 116000 was the first 36mm OP. The previous generation (14xxx) had the same case as the Air-King at the time. 14203 and 14208 models (two-tone and gold, respectively) just say "Oyster Perpetual" while steel models (14010, 14000, 14200 etc.) were called "Air-Kings."

In any case, I'd recommend at least checking out the Oysterquartz. It's 36mm, and has a sweet looking case and bracelet. If quartz doesn't float your boat, then you can check out the 1530 and 1630 models.

It's what i wanted to know. I'm not into quartz at all and don't really like the square look of the 1530 and 1630 but thank you for the info since i didn't know about these 2, i tought only the quartz looked like that. So many Rolex models, i'm starting to get the hang of it. I'll go with the Explorer 1 36mm.

[powerfunk]

Originally Posted by Chris.719

i'm starting to get the hang of it. I'll go with the Explorer 1 36mm.

I'd say you've got the hang of it all right!

[Chris.719]

Originally Posted by powerfunk

I'd say you've got the hang of it all right!

Thanks again for your help. The square cases look pretty nice actually especially with the automatic movements but i prefer the classic round look.