Rolex Explorer vs Omega Speedmaster | Clash of The Icons

The Omega Speedmaster and the Rolex Explorer are both steel sportswatches that have a background in exploration. One having gone to the Moon, the other to Mount Everest. Both are iconic watches within their own brands and both are often on the radar of the same watch collecting audience. Both of these watches are absolutely fantastic. Bang for buck, the Speedy wins this, but overall, there is no denying, the Explorer wins the battle.

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[VMIyanks]

Would love to see an updated version of this battle, but with the new 124270 36mm Explorer and the new 3861 Moonwatch.

[Harvind]

I can't even begin to imagine the amount of work you put into this behind the scenes. Absolutely love the editing, fantastic video!

[SgtHooch]

This would be a quintessential 2-watch collection.

[MrMooseful]

Speedy is far more legendary I'd say, but the Explorer is clearly the superior watch here! What a fantastic - extraordinary - video, thank you!

[watchcollectingstrategy]

Keep up the great work my friend! Your editing skills are incredible.

[teslakiteable]

This video is on an entirely new level. Holy crap.

[Milofchg]

The Speedmaster weakness is the bracelet clasp. The Explorer is arguably more versatile, but ONLY on the bracelet. The Speedy on the other hand, is versatile, maybe more, depending on how you wear it. If you put an crocodile leather strap on the Speedy. It out dresses the Explorer. The Explorer doesn’t look as refined on anything else as it does with the bracelet. The Explorer is meant to wear the Ouster bracelet. As for the Speedmaster, it can wear a NATO, high end leather straps, vintage leather straps, it’s own bracelet. You get a different watch when you change the Speedmaster. Also you can put different generations of Speedmaster bracelets on any Speedmaster. With the right combination of solid end links and solid link vintage bracelets (especially the tapered 20-16mm) The Speedy looks even better. I love the Explorer but the 36mm wears much better and looks just as vintage as a modern Speedmaster. It’s a very tough comparison. I own both a Speedy and a 36mm Explorer. These are the perfect 2 watch collection. Both fly under the radar and go with any style and occasion. I say buy both! You can get an Explorer for $5-$6k and a modern Speedy mint for $3500-$4k

[josegoncalves]

I love both !! congratulations, excellent review. Greetings from Portugal .

[kyleredshaw]

Super stoked that you did a video of these two watches. They are my favourites (would never sell either as well) and love that you have them all over your site in different strap combos. I agree with your analysis of the two and also that the speedy works best on a strap. I miss my speedy as it is getting serviced and due to the pandemic wont see it for a while. Keep up the great work and excellent video!

[mkyhou]

I have the Explorer - love it, so versatile as it covers dress and casual. My other watch is a Tudor BB GMT Pepsi, which is also a versatile beast, a little more casual (still fine in a board room), more presence / tool like (Ie a lot thicker) and a full diver. Great video, and a nice combo.

[alfredfrome]

Thank you for a great video, very entertaining and much appreciated, particularly at this time.

[Wirbelmeister]

Nice video! I actually sold my Speedy for an Explorer, and I love it. You're 100% right on the fit on wrist, the explorer just wears perfect.

[Greg-rqyx]

I own both as well and ❤️ each of them equally. Each gives me a deeper appreciation for the other.

[REYMANK]

Really nice content. You got a new subscriber today 👍🏽

[Danzig]

Correct me if i'm wrong but the Explorer just isn't a historically correct piece. The one that was used for the historical hike up the Everest was a white dial Oyster Perpetual 34mm which was then later converted to the 36mm Explorer to commemorate that expedition.

[malcpilling]

Just like you I have both and would never part with either . Classics in their own right 👌

[ronin]

Great review! Love the review approach and concept. Informative, yet very amusing.

[mannycalavera]

Both really great as everyday watches. I own and love them both and both were intended as casual kind of low-key every day watches. I wear the Speedmaster more because I think the design is just a little bit more interesting.

[kevinl]

One Question why did you not go over function..for instance the stop watch/ chrono function of the omega? You had the chrono second hand going like the Rolex but that is not the normal mode.... very confusing

[msuffian]

Is there a rematch with the new speedmaster 2021 release?