Rolex Explorer 214270, 39 mm Black Dial

$16,090.00 USD

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A black dial with dark-appearing three, six and nine numerals sits within the 39 mm case of this Rolex Explorer 214270.

The Piece

The calls this configuration Blackout. Neither the nickname nor the serial prefix stands in for a closer look at the dial. Calibre 3132, overhaul and exterior refinishing are. The Explorer family began in 1953 in connection with Everest; that model history is separate from this individual watch. The original accessory record specifies a guarantee card and tag, not a box.

Details

Maker/reference: Rolex Explorer I 214270
Movement: Automatic calibre 3132
Case/bracelet: Stainless steel
Dial: Black, with dark-appearing Arabic 3, 6 and 9 numerals
Width: 39 mm (1.54 in)
Lug width: 20 mm (0.79 in)
Fit: Wrist about 18.5 cm (7.28 in)
Timing/date: Past +5 seconds/day; G-series watch to 2010
Included: Guarantee card and tag; no box recorded

Condition

The glass and dial were as clean after overhaul and case/bracelet refinishing. A past reading was about +5 seconds/day, with no newly verified test conditions. See Japanese condition ranks.

Authenticity & Care

Keep dry until a qualified watchmaker has checked the crown, seals and mechanism. Do not open the back, polish the case or disturb luminous material at home. Inspect bracelet joints and clasp engagement before wear.