Explorer
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The watch for extraordinary deeds. This is what the Rolex Explorer 1953 was created for, shortly after Sir Edmund Hillary's first ascent of Mt. Everest.
The simple design with Arabic numerals at 3, 6 and 9 was intended to ensure maximum readability, while the movement, without a date or other technical refinements, offers the utmost reliability in all extreme conditions.
The Explorer we are offering, reference 14270, dates from 1991. The watch case is in very good condition. Minor signs of wear are visible.
The watch still has the original, authentic Tritium hands and dial from 1991.
The bracelet is in equally good condition. We deliberately chose not to have the case and bracelet refinished in order to preserve the watch's character and charm.
At the heart of the Explorer is the robust Calibre 3000 with a power reserve of approx. 42 hours.
The watch has been fully serviced by our atelier.Value Development
Value increase 2010-2021 - +106%
| Year | Value according to trading platforms* |
| 12/2010 | €3,296 |
| 12/2011 | €3,398 / +3.1% |
| 12/2012 | €3,327 / -2.1% |
| 12/2013 | €3,374 / +1.4% |
| 12/2014 | €3,393 / +0.5% |
| 12/2015 | €3,613 / +6.5% |
| 12/2016 | €3,864 / +6.9% |
| 12/2017 | €3,842 / -0.5% |
| 12/2018 | €4,227 / +10% |
| 12/2019 | €5,169 / +22.3% |
| 12/2020 | €5,772 / +11.7% |
| 2021 | €6,778 / +17.4% |
*The stated values are general estimates from online sales platforms 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
- X-Series
- Year
- 1991
- 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
- 3000, 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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