Overview
This is the definitive 'tool watch,' a 36mm masterpiece of stainless steel engineering designed for maximum legibility and durability.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Ref. 114270
Photo reference
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Story
On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop Mount Everest, and the prototypes Rolex provided for that expedition birthed the Explorer line.
Maker / Origin
Founded by Hans Wilsdorf in 1905, Rolex rose to prominence by proving that a wristwatch could be as accurate as a marine chronometer.
Condition & Value
The watch appears to be in honest, original condition with visible 'desk diving' scuffs on the Oyster bracelet and light scratches on the polished bezel. Market value for this reference has remained exceptionally strong due to the return to 36mm sizing trends.
Research
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