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New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 177

Ref. 14270 "Black Out" Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 14270. Made in 1991, sold on May 6th, 1992. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original certificate (now void), instruction booklet and a service invoice from Rolex, Japan dated April 7, 2006.

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,200 - 7,800

Sold: USD 16,800

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied luminous white gold Arabic numerals, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

The so called "Black Out" Explorer was produced in 1991 for a period of only six months with the 3-6-9 numbers painted in black enamel. This configuration was found only in the first generation early serials and is perhaps the rarest of all sapphire Rolex sport watches. Today this rare version is highly sought after by Rolex collectors.