Hey Vids, I just had to make this choice and, in the final analysis, I selected a 36mm 114270 Rolex Explorer over the Rolex 214270 and the Railmaster. Even though I have a 7.5-inch wrist, I much prefer the understated, classic look of the smaller Explorer.
explorer for me! but it's more expensive.
I love the new reissue 1957 railmaster though - so so so nice. the closest you'll get to a vintage explorer/railmaster for 1/4 or less of the price
I don't have a problem with historical homages, but that just looks like pastiche with its attempt to look period.
Rolex, however, have kept the Explorer up to date with gradual modifications over the years, but have retained its original stand out design concepts.
Wow, gorgeous shot @Longbow , probably the best Railmaster dial shot I have seen so far👍
In my case I feel no need to hide this sort of acquisition, but would probably sweeten the expense with a romantic luxury train trip in Europe.😉😁
I own and love the 214270 (Basel 2016 version) and, for me, it is the perfect watch.
That said, looking at your wrist size, I'd say a 1016 would wear incredibly well. If that's too much money, the pre-39mm Explorers at 36mm are also fantastic watches.
I've got a fairly large wrist at 7.25", so 39mm is the right variant for me... if I could shrink my wrist to 6.5" I would still be lusting after the 1016, which is the best of any version of the Explorer or Railmaster.
