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Rolex Explorer 14270

Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 14270
Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 14270

Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 14270

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre Owned Rolex Explorer 36mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 14270. The minor

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

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Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer Reference #: 14270. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 36 MM

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel with Papers
Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel with Papers

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel with Papers

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Stainless Steel With Papers Specifications Brand Rolex Model Name

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Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 14270 Stainless Steel Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer 14270 Stainless Steel Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer 14270 Stainless Steel Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck, NY

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel fixt bezel. Black dial

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Watch
Rolex Explorer I 14270 Watch

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Ref: W3330 Model: 14270 Serial: W59**** Condition: 8.5 - Good condition Age: 1995 Case Size: 36mm

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14270
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14270

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14270

By Rolex

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Model No: 14270 This watch has been fully inspected in house. Our experts check all watches with the

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Stationary bezel

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Stationary bezel

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer 14270 Tritium Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer 14270 Tritium Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer 14270 Tritium Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Stationary bezel

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer 14270 Mens Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Explorer 14270 Mens Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Explorer 14270 Mens Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W008083 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 14270

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Explorer 14270 Men Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W008082 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 14270

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men's Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W008098 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 14270

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex Explorer 14270 Men Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Explorer 14270 Men Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W008083 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 14270

Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer Reference #: 14270. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 36 MM

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

Rolex Explorer 14270, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

Rolex Explorer Reference #: 14270. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 36 MM

Category

1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Authentic Rolex Explorer 14270 Black Dial T Number, Gently Used Men's Watch
Authentic Rolex Explorer 14270 Black Dial T Number, Gently Used Men's Watch

Authentic Rolex Explorer 14270 Black Dial T Number, Gently Used Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in Holtsville, NY

. Owning this Rolex Explorer I 14270 is not just an investment in a timepiece; it's an investment in a

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 14270
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 14270

Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 14270

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Ref: W6255 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 14270 Age: 21st November 1994 Gender

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Tiffany & Co. stainless steel Explorer wristwatch Ref 14270
Rolex Tiffany & Co. stainless steel Explorer wristwatch Ref 14270

Rolex Tiffany & Co. stainless steel Explorer wristwatch Ref 14270

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Rolex Explorer is one of the brands most popular and well known models, having been produced

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer One Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14270
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer One Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14270

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer One Automatic Wristwatch Ref 14270

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer One Model 14270. Stainless Steel case . Automatic perpetual Movement .Black Dial

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 14270 circa 1999

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 14270 circa 1999

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 14270, "A" serial number, circa 1999. 34mm diameter

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270. Officially certified chronometer automatic self

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Explorer 0 14270 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch
Rolex Explorer 0 14270 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch

Rolex Explorer 0 14270 Men Stainless Steel 0 Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W008051 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: 0 Model Number: 14270

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 14270
Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 14270

Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 14270

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Rolex Explorer is an iconic model, one of the brands most adored sports watch, but this

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch 14270
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch 14270

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch 14270

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch 14270. Officially certified chronometer self

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch 14270
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch 14270

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch 14270

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Stainless Steel Mens Watch 14270. Officially certified chronometer self

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Papers
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Papers

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Papers. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Authentic Rolex Explorer I 14270 Men's - Black Dial, A-Series, Used
Authentic Rolex Explorer I 14270 Men's - Black Dial, A-Series, Used

Authentic Rolex Explorer I 14270 Men's - Black Dial, A-Series, Used

By Rolex

Located in Holtsville, NY

Embark on a journey of timeless elegance and unrivaled precision with the Rolex Explorer I 14270, a

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers
Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Explorer I Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 14270 Box Papers. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Black Dial T Series Elegant Used Men's Timepiece
Rolex Explorer I 14270 Black Dial T Series Elegant Used Men's Timepiece

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Black Dial T Series Elegant Used Men's Timepiece

By Rolex

Located in Holtsville, NY

Embrace Timeless Elegance with Rolex Explorer I 14270 Black Dial - A Collector's Dream Step into a

Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Men's Stainless Steel T Serial' Punched Papers Watch
Rolex Explorer I 14270 Men's Stainless Steel T Serial' Punched Papers Watch

Rolex Explorer I 14270 Men's Stainless Steel T Serial' Punched Papers Watch

By Rolex

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Xupes Reference: W007588 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: I Model Number: 14270

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer 214270 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 14270 Mens Watch. 39mm stainless steel case with smooth bezel

Category

2010s Wrist Watches

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 214270
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 214270

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 214270

By Rolex

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 ref 14270 serial #S circa 1993. 36mm diameter case with smooth

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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By Panerai

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Rolex Daytona Black Dial 116520

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Rolex Explorer 14270 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rolex explorer 14270 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Stainless Steel and Steel, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 22 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect rolex explorer 14270 among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a rolex explorer 14270, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rolex Explorer 14270?

Prices for a rolex explorer 14270 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,231 and can go as high as $12,428, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,625.

Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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