Rolex
Reference 14270 Explorer | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1999
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December 10, 07:35 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 3000 automatic, 27 jewels
Movement number: 4'933'747
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: A'816'229
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 178 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, guaranty paper (punched) dated 15th September, 1999, booklets, calendar card, polishing cloth, and hangtags
Rolex, ever the masters of marketing, ensured that Sir Edmund Hillary wore a watch of theirs on the first ascent to the peak of Mount Everest with Tenzing Norgay. This journey inspired the creation of the first Explorer, a 36mm watch that captured the spirit of the hike.
With its distinct 3, 6, 9 dial that has now become integral to the line, the Explorer is a discrete icon in the Rolex lineup. The ref. 14270 a distinctly modernized version of the original watch was first seen at the Basel Fair in 1989 and cemented Rolexes place at the cross of sports and luxury.
The current example comes with its presentation box, dated guaranty paper, and booklets. The watch is in nearly unworn condition.