{"product_id":"rolex-explorer-as03869","title":"Rolex Explorer","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhen it comes to design language, the Reference 14270 may be the most important Rolex of the contemporary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 1990, the 14270 was the follow-up successor to the iconic 1016, and featured a truly avant-garde design language. Moving away from the matte dial 1016, the 14270 features a glossy dial with stylized applied Arabic quadrant indices and a sapphire crystal which gives the watch a thoroughly modern and luxurious visual appeal that was initially a very polarizing departure for the model. With the benefit of hindsight, we can know understand that the 14270 was essentially a test-run for a new design language that would many years later become standard for numerous timepieces across the entire Rolex catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis particular example, a U-serial dating to circa 1998, features an excellent case with a transitional glossy black 'Swiss Only' dial, a matching handset, and a solid link Oyster bracelet with Fliplock clasp. Additionally, this watch retains its factory caseback sticker and includes its box and papers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith its simple, straight forward legibility, and durable steel case built to tackle any task it faces, one could make a strong argument that the Explorer is the perfect sport\/field watch for every day usage.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39513749258327,"sku":"40920105","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS03869_40920105_ROLEX_EXPLORERI_SWISSONLY__14270-7.jpg?v=1639178446","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/rolex-explorer-as03869","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}