Rolex has in 2016
updated the 214270 Explorer I. The Explorer I is a very good entry-level model
for many.
However, there are three references that can be confusing to some of
us. The 14270, the 114270 and the 214270 are all one can consider when looking
for an Explorer I. Let’s have an in-depth look at them.
1.
The
Rolex 14270
As the successor of
the ref 1016 Explorer, it was produced from 1989 to 2001. At 36mm, the watch
has a Caliber 3000 movement. It has white gold markers filled with tritium and
3,6,9 numerals. From around 1998, Superluminova replaced tritium as the filling
materials of the markers and the hands. A used 14270 is around 20-30k HKD. (the older the better condition more expensive!)
2.
The
Rolex 114270
Produced from 2001
to 2010, this watch has a different movement than the 14270. It has a Caliber
3130 movement. Also, the bracelet has solid end links. The overall aesthetics
did not change much. It still has a 36mm case. Price wise, a used 114270 is
around 25k-30k HKD.
3.
The
Rolex 214270
Introduced in 2010
and updated in 2016, this is the reference where more drastic changes have
taken place. The 214270 has a larger 39mm case. It has a Cal 3132 movement. The
bracelet has the Oysterlock and Easylink for length adjustment. The updated
2016 version has a longer minute hand and a longer hour hand. Also,
Superluminova is not filled into the 3,6,9 markers so that they can now glow at
night.
If you ask me which is best? I like 14270 or even earlier one, then the latest Ref. 214270 2016 Version.
Good news starting last week HK has the latest 214270 stock, though the supply is still limited.
HK Snob
Hi how much is the 214270?
ReplyDelete214270 Rolex List price HK$48,200
ReplyDeletegray dealer price cash HK$41,000
HK Snob
how much the new rolex explorer 1 214270 with longer hands and all lumed markers AD and Gray market
ReplyDeleteAD List price of Ref. 214270 is HK$48,200
ReplyDeleteSome AD has stock now.
If gray dealer Price, now at this moment is about hk$40,800 TO HK$42,000
But My stock has not arrived yet, so price is still un-confirmed.
HK Snob
Hi how much is the price for the 214270 Explorer I and 216570 Explorer II now? It is priced at HKD 50,831.82 and HKD 63,692.88 in manila as of 24 Jan, 2018. Seriously want to get either of the two watches, but with no discount from the Local ADs, not enticing to buy.
ReplyDeleteNow Many Bigger AD is selling Sub at List price, No Discount.
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ReplyDeleteExplorer I is HK$48200 and II is HK$60500 at HK AD
ReplyDeleteHi. Sifu. some 14270 comes with the standard clasp but some comes with the flip lock clasp. from what year they started to have the flip lock clasp?
ReplyDelete14270 have non SEL
Delete114270 have SEL
IF I WERE NOT WRONG