#470 ~ Blackout! Introducing the Explorer 14270 All Tritium!

Hello!

Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches! Today we have a rare early example of a 5-digit Explorer.

Rolex Explorer I Blackout All Tritium Tip Dot Ref.14270 Serial.E9 (manufactured around 1991) Cal.3000 78360/FF558B Clasp Code P6 Accessories: Box SOLD OUT!!

"Ref. 14270" manufactured from E to P (around 1991 to 2000) The latest arrival is the early model "Blackout" manufactured around 1991. Among the all-tritium, single-buckle "Ref. 14270" This is a rare model that was only available in very limited quantities in the early production runs. Please take a look.

"Blackout" It has been confirmed in the early batches "E" and "X" of "Ref.14270". A dial with black lines on the 3, 6, and 9 indexes instead of white.

In addition, the crown logo and dial markings There are two types: silver letter and white letter.

The item we have in stock this time is a "black line + white letter" model. At first glance it's hard to tell, but when you compare it to the model on the right, Can you see the difference in the index specifications?

By the way, this is a comparison photo with the current model, "Ref. 214270" "Blackout." The watch we are introducing this time does not have exposed metal indexes, Comparing them like this, they do look similar.

The second hand is the one (above) with the initial "dot tip" hand. The blacked out tip dot is a nice touch. [Tip dot] The second hand has a luminous dot on the outside, which was present until the early 1990s. The luminous material is all tritium.