Rolex Explorer 14270

Rolex Ref. 14270 A well-preserved stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, “blackout” indexes, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Manufacturer : Rolex Year : Circa 1992 Reference No : 14270 Movement No : 4’518’438 Case No : N286’172 Model Name : Explorer, “Blackout Material : Stainless steel Calibre : Automatic, cal. 3000, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “78360”, endlinks “558B”, max length 190mm Clasp/Buckle : Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “R3 Dimensions : 36mm diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories : Accompanied by Rolex Japan guarantee stamped Takashiyama Department store Yokohama Japan dated 19th April 1994, green leather holder, 1994-1995 calendar card, instruction manual, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging The Explorer ref. 14270 holds a very special place of Asian pop-culture in the late 90s and early 2000s. Takuya Kimura, actor and singer of boy-band SMAP, was an international sensation across Asia which grew to immense popularity with his iconic TV show Love Generation. Kimura being a style icon and watch enthusiast wore the Rolex explorer ref. 14270 throughout the show, thus propelled the model to new heights to become the “IT” watch during the era. A complete “Blackout” with its Japanese guarantee, accessories and even its original priced hang tag, the caseback still retains its factory Japanese import sticker.