Pre-Owned Rolex Explorer AS03970/U447757

WHY WE LOVE IT

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When it comes to design language, the Reference 14270 may be the most important Rolex of the contemporary era.

Launched in 1990, the 14270 was the follow-up successor to the iconic 1016, and featured a truly avant-garde design language. Moving away from the matte dial 1016, the 14270 features a glossy dial with stylized applied Arabic quadrant indices and a sapphire crystal which gives the watch a thoroughly modern and luxurious visual appeal that was initially a very polarizing departure for the model. With the benefit of hindsight, we can know understand that the 14270 was essentially a test-run for a new design language that would many years later become standard for numerous timepieces across the entire Rolex catalog.

This particular example, a U-serial dating to circa 1997, features an excellent Oyster case with a sapphire crystal, a glossy black Tritium dial with applied indices and a matching handset, and a matching solid link oyster bracelet with a blade clasp.

Dont miss out on this excellent honest example of one of the greatest field watches around!

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in excellent condition overall showing normal signs of wear consistent with age and use. Gloss black Tritium dial with applied indices is in equally excellent condition with matching handset. Signed crown. Factory caseback sticker shows light wear.