{"product_id":"1997-rolex-explorer-i-14270-stainless-steel-black-dial","title":"1997 Rolex Explorer I 14270 - Stainless Steel Black Dial","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bridge To Modern Rolex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reference 14270 is a critical watch in the history of the Explorer, representing the moment the model transitioned from its vintage roots to a modern execution. Introduced in 1989, it replaced the long-running 1016, bringing with it a sapphire crystal, a higher-beat movement, and a black dial with applied markers. This combination of updates created a watch that felt more luxurious and robust than its predecessor, setting the design standard for the next two decades while retaining the pure, tool-watch ethos that defined its legendary origin story.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Well Preserved Example With Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis example from 1997 stands out for its completeness and condition. It is accompanied by its original papers, a detail that is increasingly important for collectors of this era. The caseback sticker remains intact, another sign of a watch that has been carefully managed over the years. This combination elevates the piece beyond a simple daily wearer into a true collector's set, offering provenance that confirms its place in the model's production history.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Case In Very Good Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe watch is in very good condition overall. The unpolished stainless steel case is in very good shape, as is the original Oyster bracelet. The dial is perfect, presenting the iconic 3-6-9 layout with clean, sharp details against the deep black background. It is a well-preserved example that shows honest signs of use without compromising its core integrity. As with every watch we offer, this piece has been verified as mechanically sound and is ready to wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Purist's Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 36mm Explorer remains the definitive choice for those who believe a watch should be an instrument first and a statement second. Its design is a masterclass in restraint, stripped of anything that does not serve a functional purpose. This reference is for the person who has moved past the need for complication or flash and wants the most balanced, capable, and historically significant timepiece Rolex has ever produced.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14270\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explorer I\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oyster\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 6.5-7.25in\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Rolex Warranty Papers\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1226\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55301102240035,"sku":"11226","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/DSCF8102.jpg?v=1783112780","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/1997-rolex-explorer-i-14270-stainless-steel-black-dial","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}