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== Where it sits in the line == | ==Where it sits in the line== | ||
The 114270 follows the 14270 and precedes the 214270. It kept the 36mm case and the late 14270's Swiss Made dial while changing the movement, bracelet construction, and case details. | The 114270 follows the 14270 and precedes the 214270. It kept the 36mm case and the late 14270's Swiss Made dial while changing the movement, bracelet construction, and case details. | ||
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== Production outline == | ==Production outline== | ||
Rolex produced the 114270 from about 2001 to 2010 with caliber 3130. The main documented production change is the engraved rehaut on later serials; published guides place the transition in the mid-to-late part of the run rather than at one confirmed serial. | Rolex produced the 114270 from about 2001 to 2010 with caliber 3130. The main documented production change is the engraved rehaut on later serials; published guides place the transition in the mid-to-late part of the run rather than at one confirmed serial. | ||
The dial is simpler than the 14270's documented sequence. Published examples use Super-LumiNova and the "Swiss Made" marking, with the Superlative Chronometer text above it. The case has no drilled lug holes and the bracelet uses solid end links throughout the reference, while the engraved rehaut appears only on later examples. | The dial is simpler than the 14270's documented sequence. Published examples use Super-LumiNova and the "Swiss Made" marking, with the Superlative Chronometer text above it. The case has no drilled lug holes and the bracelet uses solid end links throughout the reference, while the engraved rehaut appears only on later examples. | ||
Because the documented changes are limited, check an individual watch through its movement, bracelet, rehaut and serial placement rather than a dial-generation label. | |||
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== Movement notes == | ==Movement notes== | ||
[[File:Ref 114270 movement.webp|thumb|right|300px|alt=Caliber 3130 balance bridge and movement plate|Caliber 3130 balance bridge and movement plate]] | [[File:Ref 114270 movement.webp|thumb|right|300px|alt=Caliber 3130 balance bridge and movement plate|Caliber 3130 balance bridge and movement plate]] | ||
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== Dial map == | ==Dial map== | ||
The 114270 dial is consistent across production. It has a black lacquered surface, applied 18k white-gold indices with Super-LumiNova, applied 3-6-9 Arabic numerals, the Superlative Chronometer text, and "Swiss Made" below 6 o'clock. The hands are Mercedes hour, baton minute, and lollipop seconds. | The 114270 dial is consistent across production. It has a black lacquered surface, applied 18k white-gold indices with Super-LumiNova, applied 3-6-9 Arabic numerals, the Superlative Chronometer text, and "Swiss Made" below 6 o'clock. The hands are Mercedes hour, baton minute, and lollipop seconds. | ||
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== Case, bezel, crystal, and crown == | ==Case, bezel, crystal, and crown== | ||
The case carries forward the 36mm Oyster platform with a flat polished bezel, sapphire crystal without Cyclops, screw-down crown, and 100m water resistance. The 114270 has no drilled lug holes; the 14270 had already moved to the no-lug-hole case late in its run. | The case carries forward the 36mm Oyster platform with a flat polished bezel, sapphire crystal without Cyclops, screw-down crown, and 100m water resistance. The 114270 has no drilled lug holes; the 14270 had already moved to the no-lug-hole case late in its run. | ||
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== Bracelets, end links, and clasps == | ==Bracelets, end links, and clasps== | ||
The 114270 uses solid end links where the 14270 commonly used hollow or folded-end-link fittings. Solid end links change the bracelet's fit at the case, but replacement bracelets and end links are common; fitment does not prove original delivery. | |||
The 114270 uses solid end links where the 14270 commonly used hollow or folded-end-link fittings. | |||
Documented 114270 examples use Oyster bracelet 78690 with 558B solid end links. Auction records and the parts references identify the bracelet, while the clasp code dates the bracelet rather than the watch head. The clasp is an Oysterlock folding type. | Documented 114270 examples use Oyster bracelet 78690 with 558B solid end links. Auction records and the parts references identify the bracelet, while the clasp code dates the bracelet rather than the watch head. The clasp is an Oysterlock folding type. | ||
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== Auction record == | ==Auction record== | ||
Bonhams sold an early example, case serial F413301 and catalogued circa 2003, in Hong Kong in May 2008 for HK$24,000 with buyer's premium against a HK$20,000–30,000 estimate. A second Bonhams example, delivered new in June 2007 with its box, outer card, and warranty photocopy, sold in London in November 2020 for £3,800 hammer against a £2,000–3,000 estimate (£4,845 with premium). Phillips catalogued a G-series example in a December 2022 Hong Kong online sale. The lot records case G030'393, movement 3'014'666, and a clasp stamped "78690" and "LT7"; it sold for HK$100,800 against a HK$30,000–50,000 estimate. These are individual auction results, not a price guide. | Bonhams sold an early example, case serial F413301 and catalogued circa 2003, in Hong Kong in May 2008 for HK$24,000 with buyer's premium against a HK$20,000–30,000 estimate. A second Bonhams example, delivered new in June 2007 with its box, outer card, and warranty photocopy, sold in London in November 2020 for £3,800 hammer against a £2,000–3,000 estimate (£4,845 with premium). Phillips catalogued a G-series example in a December 2022 Hong Kong online sale. The lot records case G030'393, movement 3'014'666, and a clasp stamped "78690" and "LT7"; it sold for HK$100,800 against a HK$30,000–50,000 estimate. These are individual auction results, not a price guide. | ||
== Related references == | ==Related references== | ||
* [[Reference:214270|Explorer 214270]], 2010–2021 | * [[Reference:214270|Explorer 214270]], 2010–2021 | ||
* [[Reference:14270|Explorer 14270]], first sapphire Explorer (1989–2001) | * [[Reference:14270|Explorer 14270]], first sapphire Explorer (1989–2001) | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
===Editorial=== | |||
=== Editorial === | |||
* [https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/oyster-collection/explorer Rolex, "The Explorer Models"] | * [https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/oyster-collection/explorer Rolex, "The Explorer Models"] | ||
* [https://monochrome-watches.com/history-rolex-explorer-from-1953-36mm-1016-14270-114270-214270-124270-in-depth-review/ The History of the Rolex Explorer] — Frank Geelen (Monochrome) | * [https://monochrome-watches.com/history-rolex-explorer-from-1953-36mm-1016-14270-114270-214270-124270-in-depth-review/ The History of the Rolex Explorer] — Frank Geelen (Monochrome) | ||
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* [https://rolexpassionreport.com/15606/the-evolution-of-rolex-luminous/ The Evolution of Rolex Luminous] — Philipp Stahl (Rolex Passion Report) | * [https://rolexpassionreport.com/15606/the-evolution-of-rolex-luminous/ The Evolution of Rolex Luminous] — Philipp Stahl (Rolex Passion Report) | ||
=== Specialist registries === | ===Specialist registries=== | ||
* [https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-info/rolex-explorer.html Rolex Explorer Guide] (editorial) | * [https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-info/rolex-explorer.html Rolex Explorer Guide] (editorial) | ||
* [https://watchbase.com/rolex/explorer/114270 Rolex Explorer 114270 reference page] (Watchbase) | * [https://watchbase.com/rolex/explorer/114270 Rolex Explorer 114270 reference page] (Watchbase) | ||
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* [https://www.blackbird-watchmanual.com/manual/icons/the-rolex-explorer-reference-14270-114270/ The Rolex Explorer Reference 14270 & 114270] — Cherie Wong (Blackbird Watch Manual, 2020) | * [https://www.blackbird-watchmanual.com/manual/icons/the-rolex-explorer-reference-14270-114270/ The Rolex Explorer Reference 14270 & 114270] — Cherie Wong (Blackbird Watch Manual, 2020) | ||
=== Auction lots === | ===Auction lots=== | ||
* [https://www.bonhams.com/auction/16469/lot/927/rolex-a-fine-stainless-steel-automatic-wristwatchoyster-perpetual-explorer-ref-114270-serial-f413301-circa-2003/ Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Ref. 114270, serial F413301, circa 2003] (Bonhams, Hong Kong, 2008) | * [https://www.bonhams.com/auction/16469/lot/927/rolex-a-fine-stainless-steel-automatic-wristwatchoyster-perpetual-explorer-ref-114270-serial-f413301-circa-2003/ Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Ref. 114270, serial F413301, circa 2003] (Bonhams, Hong Kong, 2008) | ||
* [https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25958/lot/143/rolex-a-stainless-steel-automatic-calendar-bracelet-watch-explorer-ref-114270-purchased-17th-june-2007/ Explorer, Ref. 114270, purchased 17th June 2007] (Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 2020) | * [https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25958/lot/143/rolex-a-stainless-steel-automatic-calendar-bracelet-watch-explorer-ref-114270-purchased-17th-june-2007/ Explorer, Ref. 114270, purchased 17th June 2007] (Bonhams, Knightsbridge, 2020) | ||
* [https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080422/8012 Rolex Explorer, Ref. 114270 — The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction] (Phillips, Hong Kong, 2022) | * [https://www.phillips.com/detail/rolex/HK080422/8012 Rolex Explorer, Ref. 114270 — The Beauty in Everything: Single Owner Online Auction] (Phillips, Hong Kong, 2022) | ||
=== Books === | ===Books=== | ||
* ''The Vintage Rolex Field Manual'' — Colin A. White (Morning Tundra). ISBN 978-0-578-63082-3 | * ''The Vintage Rolex Field Manual'' — Colin A. White (Morning Tundra). ISBN 978-0-578-63082-3 | ||
* ''The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches — An Unauthorized History'' — James M. Dowling and Jeffrey P. Hess (Schiffer Publishing, 3rd edition) | * ''The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches — An Unauthorized History'' — James M. Dowling and Jeffrey P. Hess (Schiffer Publishing, 3rd edition) | ||
[[Category:Explorer]] | [[Category:Explorer]] | ||