Explorer
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The watch for extraordinary things!
When Sir Edmund Hillary was asked in the 1920s why he wanted to climb Mount Everest, he replied: "Because it is there." Nothing describes the adventurous spirit of people better. People venture to places where no one has been before and push the boundaries of what is possible. It was for exactly these extraordinary deeds that the Rolex Explorer was launched in 1953, shortly after the first ascent of Mt. Everest by that very Sir Edmund Hillary.
The simple design with Arabic numerals at 3, 6 and 9 was intended to ensure maximum readability, and the movement, without a date or other technical refinements, offered the utmost reliability in all extreme conditions.
The Explorer we offer, reference 114270, dates from 2002. The watch case is in good condition, consistent with its age. Scratches and minor blemishes are visible on the case. The bracelet is in equally good condition, with signs of wear, and comes with an Oysterlock clasp. We deliberately did not have the case and bracelet polished in order to preserve the watch's character and charm. The movement has, of course, been serviced.
The clasp is marked "DT10", dating it to October 2002. Perfectly matching the watch's serial number.
The original Rolex seal is still present on the caseback.
The heart of the Explorer is the rugged Calibre 3130 with a power reserve of approx. 42 hours.
The watch has been fully serviced by our atelier.Value Development
Value increase 2010-2021 - +99.9%
| Year | Value according to trading platforms* |
| 12/2010 | €2,952 |
| 12/2011 | €3,417 / +15.8% |
| 12/2012 | €3,445 / +0.8% |
| 12/2013 | €3,458 / +0.3% |
| 12/2014 | €3,539 / +2.3% |
| 12/2015 | €3,864 / +9.2% |
| 12/2016 | €3,907 / +1.1% |
| 12/2017 | €4,151 / +6.2% |
| 12/2018 | €4,433 / +6.8% |
| 12/2019 | €5,060 / +14.1% |
| 12/2020 | €5,867 / +15.9% |
| 02/2021 | €5,901 / +0.6% |
*The stated values are general estimates from online sales portals and do not indicate the actual market prices that can be achieved or any possible future value developments. No guarantee is given for the information provided. Errors and omissions excepted.
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Specifications
- Serial number
- Y329XXX
- Year
- 2002
- Case
- Steel
- Strap
- Oyster bracelet
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
- Diameter
- 36 mm
- Dial
- Black Dial
- Orig. papers
- No / AoT warranty
- Orig. box
- No / AoT box
- Caliber
- 3130, Automatic
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Condition
- Very good
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Every watch offered at “Artisans of Time” has been personally selected, inspected, and subjected to several stages of quality control before becoming available in our shop.
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Every watch offered at Artisans of Time has been personally selected, examined, and appraised by Linus. After his assessment, the watch is sent to a certified watchmaking workshop. There, the authenticity of the watch is verified once more. This is followed by a functional check for accuracy and water resistance, as well as general maintenance, during which wear parts such as seals are replaced if necessary.
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