Hi guys, I'm selling my ULTRA RARE Rolex Explorer 14270 'Blackout'

Named by Hodinkee as one of the rarest modern Rolexes, these were limited to the very earliest Rolex sapphire sport watches ~1989 E-serial and X-serial.

The earliest of the Explorer Blackouts (this watch) feature a silver dial printing that plays with the light like a vintage Rolex gilt dial. These are the only Rolex sport watch with silver dial printing.

This particular watch also features the extremely rare seconds hand with lume dot closer to the minutes track. About 50% of blackouts I've seen have this. See photos– appears unpolished, light scratches on polished surfaces and light bracelet stretch.

Reference 14270
E-serial (Circa 1989)

Features original tritium dial and hands, original bracelet with correct date-coded clasp, original endlinks, and original Rolex inner and outer 'Everest' box.

These are the Paul Newman 6263 Daytona of the Explorer world and are a serious collector piece for those in the know. Happy to send more photos or videos to serious buyers.

Multiple references on Rolexforum, Timezone, and WatchExchange

Price: $20999 - Wire or crypto ok

Price includes priority shipping and insurance in the CONUS from the SF bay area. May consider trades up or down for a Cartier 1600, 1601, Urwerk 103, Patek 3919, 2526, 5022R, 5212, 3796P, 5296G, 3718, 5120, or Rolex 50535 Cellini Moonphase