Rolex Explorer 39mm

Why We Love It This year at Watches And Wonders, Rolex unveiled its newest iteration of the vaunted Rolex Explorer (also known as the Explorer I) and a sigh of relief rushed across the collector community - the watch was back to its original size of 36mm! But for those who appreciate the upscaled 39mm case size of the now-discontinued Reference 214270, the ten-year run of the model is likely to become a highly sought after model in its own right.    This particular example dates to 2020 and is a single-owner piece in excellent condition throughout, featuring an untouched case and an as-new dial and handset. Complete with its set of boxes, books, hangtag and warranty card, this watch is less than a year old, still under warranty from Rolex, and ready to go to a new home - grab it before they start climbing! The Story With its feet firmly rooted in the classic design of the early Explorers - a simple black dial with 3, 6, 9 Arabic numerals -- albeit a more avant-garde approach to the look --and 36mm Oyster case, the 14270 is every bit as much an Explorer as the original models that pulled their own weight up Everest. The day was May 29, 1953, and Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay stood on top of the world. Rolex had indeed come with them to the summit of Mount Everest and since then Rolex has long been known as the watch of exploration. The triumph of the 1953 expedition and spirit of adventure and exploration that the Explorer represents can certainly be felt when this watch is strapped to your wrist. These were watches designed to be tough as nails and capable of operating effectively in the harshest conditions known to man. Whether it was diving to the lowest point or climbing to the highest, you've got to hand it to Rolex - they know how to build one hell of a sports watch! It really doesn't get more badass than that.