Rolex Explorer 14270 "Blackout Dial" Silver Print JDV Cornered Chain with Wheel

Cornered Chain with Wheel

- Reference 16800- 40mm steel case- Serial 712xxxx dating to 1981- Rare matte dial- Black bezel insert- Solid link Oyster bracelet 93150 with correct 593 endlinks- Fully checked by our watchmaker- Remainder of the Rolex service warranty- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping

and the signature “fish crown” remains intact

while the lower black half marks the nighttime hours (18 to 24 and 0 to 6)

The second series

Rolex Explorer 14270 "Blackout Dial" Silver Print JDV Cornered Chain with WheelThe Rolex Explorer 14270 occupies a unique position in horological history. Caught in a sort of wristwatch purgatorynot old enough to be considered vintage and not new enough to be trendyit is an underappreciated timepiece in collecting circles, yet it boasts a dedicated cult following among enthusiasts. The 14270 was introduced at the Basel Watch Fair in 1989, placing Rolex at the intersection of sport and luxury. The classic iteration of the tool