In-Depth: A Side-By-Side Look At The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 And Oyster Perpetual 39 - HODINKEE

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When it comes to the diameters of the two watches, you get what Rolex says you get – there is a 2mm difference between the two, and you can see it just by looking at the watches side-by-side. But that's not the only measurement that matters, especially when you're looking at watches with the slightly tonneau shape that Rolex utilizes. The lug-to-lug measurements are critical, too, and at 47.35mm, the OP 41 is definitely larger than the OP 39, which measures 44.06mm top to bottom. That's more than a 3mm difference in terms of how the watch sits on the wrist. Thickness, on the other hand, isn't a huge concern, as the difference is a fraction of a millimeter, with both coming in around the 12mm mark. To be clear, both of these watches are extremely wearable, and I like the proportions of both as well, but one is unequivocally larger than the other, and that's likely going to be the thing that makes or breaks your relationship with the OP 41.

Digging a little deeper, you'll notice that the dial architecture is different as well. While I do like the design and layout of the new OP 41, I can't help but prefer the OP 39 when you put the two side by side. The perfectly even parade of 11 markers around the outer edge of the dial, the understated minutes track, and the ever-so-slightly-pearlescent finish of the white dial all give the watch a cleanliness and clarity that is unmatched. To my eye, the OP 39 with the white dial is the most purely distilled form of "Rolex" that you could get. It was one perfect unit of exceptional watch. While the OP 41 is, almost inarguably, a better watch due to that new movement, it's not as pleasing a watch to me.

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November 12, 2020 at 03:01AM
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In-Depth: A Side-By-Side Look At The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 And Oyster Perpetual 39 - HODINKEE

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