Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 159

ROLEX, REF. 14270, EXPLORER, "PIN HOLES", STEEL

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 4,100 - 6,200 / USD 4,600 - 6,800 / HKD 35,400 - 54,000

Sold: CHF 5,625

A fine, rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch featuring pin holes


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Explorer

Reference 14270

Year circa 1991

Case No. N122283

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet (78790/558B), approx. overall length 163 mm.

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber 3000, 27 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Launched in 1989, as the successor to the 1016, the new Explorer was presented under the new reference 14270. One of the early variations such as this example featured lug holes to facilitate the removal of the bracelet which was discontinued in 1994.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss collector