Explorer 14270
1989–200111 variants
The first modern Explorer, launched at Basel in 1989: glossy black lacquer dial with applied white-gold 3-6-9 numerals and markers, sapphire crystal and the 28,800 vph cal. 3000. Four dial generations — Blackout, T-Swiss, Swiss Only, Swiss Made — track the move from tritium to Super-LumiNova; bracelets have hollow 558B end links.
Variants over time
All recorded years
19852004
19851990199520002005
Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Explorer
- Reference
- 14270
- Category
- Field
- Production
- 1989–2001
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 36 mm
- Crown guards
- None
More specifications (6)
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Chronometer
- Yes
- Date
- No
- Crystal
- Sapphire
Read more
- Reference Points: A Comprehensive Collector's Guide To The Rolex Explorer IRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)
- Everything You Need To Know About The Rolex Explorer Ref. 14270Read more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)
- The History of the Rolex Explorer, The All-Rounder Watch PersonifiedRead more at Monochrome Watches (opens in a new tab)
- Rolex Explorer 14270 Ultimate Buying Guide