Rolex Explorer vs Oyster Perpetual
Rolex Explorer 124270-0001 vs Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010, compared on the specs each brand publishes.
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The short answer
Rolex's two simplest three-hand watches, compared on published specs.
- Case size: the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010 is 5 mm larger (41 mm vs 36 mm).
- Price: the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010 lists for $850 less in the US ($7,050 vs $7,900).
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Rolex Explorer 124270-0001 | Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010 |
|---|---|---|
| Case diameter | 36 mm | 41 mm |
| Calibre | 3230 | 3230 |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic |
| Power reserve | 70 h | 70 h |
| Water resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Case material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Ships on | Bracelet | Bracelet |
| US list price | $7,900 (US list) | $7,050 (US list) |
| Dial | Black | Multicoloured, Jubilee motif |
| Certification | COSC chronometer (Rolex Superlative Chronometer) | COSC chronometer (Rolex Superlative Chronometer) |
| Status | In production | In production |
| Suits wrists of about our sizing guide | 14.3–16.2 cm | 16.4–18.3 cm |
Specs summarised in our own words from the brand's product pages: 124270-0001 source (checked 3 Nov 2026) 134300-0010 source (checked 3 Nov 2026). "Not published" means the brand page we checked doesn't list it, so we leave it blank rather than guess.
Wrist fit
Lug-to-lug decides overhang more than diameter does. Enter your wrist to see how each one should wear.
- Rolex Explorer 124270-0001 –
- Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010 –
Same rule of thumb as Watch Finder: case diameter of about 23.5% of your wrist circumference (−2 mm to +2.5 mm), and lug-to-lug no longer than about 29% of it plus 1 mm. A guide, not a rule; flat or round wrists differ.
Which should you buy?
It is the more compact case on paper (36 mm across). Our sizing guide puts it at about 14.3–16.2 cm.
It has the lower US list price, $7,050, a $850 difference.
Prices and where to buy
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More: All Rolex Explorer references · All Rolex Oyster Perpetual references.
Questions
Which is bigger, the Rolex Explorer 124270-0001 or the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010?
Per the brands, the Rolex Explorer 124270-0001 is 36 mm across and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010 is 41 mm.
Which is cheaper?
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010, at a US list price of $7,050 vs $7,900 when we checked.
Which is more water-resistant?
Rolex Explorer 124270-0001: 100 m. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 134300-0010: 100 m.
Have you tested these watches?
No. This comparison uses brand-published specs and our own analysis of them, not hands-on testing.
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