Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.

Geneva, Mar 21, 2020

LOT 153

ROLEX, REF. 14270, EXPLORER I "SWISS ONLY", STEEL

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 5,100 - 6,100 / HKD 40,000 - 48,000

Sold: CHF 6,875

Rare and fine stainless steel, black dial with centre-seconds, self-winding wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Explorer I

Reference Ref. 14270

Year Sold in 1999

Bracelet stainless steel Oyster bracelet with fliplock deployant clasp Ref 78790/ endlinks 558

Numbers A367090

Caliber 3000

Dimensions 36 mm.

Signature Case, dial and movement

Accessories Original box and papers, instruction booklet and tag

Notes

The particularity of this watch is that its dial bears only the mention "SWISS".
In 1999, the use of tritium was banned. Rolex then produced dials with a new luminescent paint: Luminova. For one year only, the dials bear only the mention "SWISS", before the "SWISS MADE" dials appear from 2000 onwards.
This watch is accompanied by its original box and papers. Timeless and conserved in good condition, it will perfectly complete or start your collection of "new vintage".