What is the difference between EXPLORER I 14270 and 114270?
When you want Explorer 1, the first candidates are Ref.14270 and Ref.114270, aren't you? p>
Ref.1016 has a vintage feel and looks good, but the price is 3 digits and it is not easy to buy (from 2 million yen with paper guarantee), so it is realistic. When it comes to buying it, I think it will be this model. p>
There are Ref.14270 and Ref.114270 as I researched various things, but what's the difference? Many people will notice that. p>
Since the watches look almost the same, we will introduce the differences in an easy-to-understand manner even for those who do not understand what is different. p>
Now let's see the difference between ROLEX Explorer I Ref.14270 and Ref.114270. p>
First, check the difference in the list p>
Look at the table above, huh? I think there is something I thought. The difference between SS (stainless steel) 316L and 904L is that 904L is better for corrosion resistance and wear resistance. p>
The problem is the night light, isn't it? p>
Difference between Luminova and Super Luminova h4>
The difference between Luminova and Super Luminova is the way they shine. p>
The material is the same, but Super Luminova is said to shine better than Luminova. p>
SWISS (Swiss Only) = Luminova p>
SWISS MADE = Super Luminova p>
It's easy to understand if you think this way. p>
Compare with real photos h6>
First, let's take a look at each model with a photo. p>
Difference in dial (dial)
h4>
Explorer I Ref.14270 figcaption>
figure>
Explorer I Ref.114270 figcaption>
figure>
That? Did you line up the pictures of the same clock? It looks the same. p>
If you actually put the two models side by side and look at them from the front, you can't tell the difference. The same 36mm case size, hands and indexes have the same design, so it's natural that you can't tell at a glance. p>
Basically, the index of 3, 6 and 9 is a luminous index with a metal frame. p>
However, there are different dials in the initial lot. p>
Blackout dial h5>
Blackout Silver Letter
Quote: https://monochrome-watches.com figcaption>
figure>
p>
The difference from a normal dial is that the index of the numbers "3, 6, 9" has a black line instead of a white line. P>
This blackout dial is a dial seen in the initial lot, and among the blackouts, two types of blackouts, one with the letters in the lower three lines of the Rolex logo printed in silver and the other in white, are confirmed. It has been. p>
Trichinova h5>
What is Trichinova? I think that. Despite the notation "T SWISS --T <25", there is a dial that uses Luminova in the night light. p>
There is only a brief period of transition from tritium luminous to luminova luminous. p>
This is a common phenomenon during the transition period of Rolex models and materials, but this is also a rare model and its market value is high. p>
Luminous paint h4>
Tritium Luminous "T SWISS-T <25" (1991-1998) h5>
ROLEX Explorer I Ref.14270 Tritium figcaption>
figure>
T SWISS --T <25 notation figcaption>
figure>
p>
What is the most obvious difference when comparing Explorer I 14270 and Explorer I 114270? When it comes to this, there is a notation of "T SWISS --T <25" that represents the tritium luminous that was produced until the end of the 1990s. p>
The meaning of "T SWISS --T <25" means that the radiation dose of tritium used for luminous is less than 25mCi (millimeter). p>
Luminova Luminous "SWISS" (1998-1999 2 years only) h5>
SWISS notation
Quote: https://monochrome-watches.com
p>
ROLEX Explorer I Ref.14270 "SWISS (Swiss-Only)" notation dial p>
A dial with only SWISS notation made only for about two years from 1998 to 1999 during the transition period from tritium to luminova. The night light is Luminova night light. p>
Super Luminova Luminous "SWISS MADE" (around 1999-2001) h5>
SWISS MADE notation figcaption>
figure>
p>
It was unified to "SWISS MADE" notation from around 1999 when all of Super Luminova Luminous was transferred. P>
By the way, this SWISS MADE notation is also used in the chromalite currently in use. p>
In the luminous of 14270 and 114270, only the hands and bar index part shine, and the number part of 369 does not shine. p>
The numbers 3, 6 and 9 are not shining figcaption>
figure>
You can see that the second hand, short hand, long hand and bar index are shining. p>
Differences between cases and bracelets h4>
The biggest difference in appearance is the shape of the flash fit part (lug part) and the horizontal hole for passing the spring rod. p>
Differences in cases h5>
Ref.14270 is a model manufactured from 1989 to 2001, but the one manufactured between 1989 and 1995 had a horizontal hole in the case. p>
There is a side hole figcaption>
figure>
No side holes figcaption>
figure>
p>
For models after that (after 1995), the side hole of the case was closed and there was no side hole as shown in the picture. p>
Difference in flash fit part h5>
Ref.14270 figcaption>
figure>
Ref.114270 figcaption>
figure>
p>
Looking closely at the flash fit part, Ref.14270 has a joint in the middle part, but Ref.114270 has no joint and is integrated. p>
Although it is a slight difference, it is easier to handle and feels better when worn. p>
Bracelet h5>
Like the side hole of the case, the bracelet was a single lock clasp (78360 / FF558B) until around 1995. p>
Single lock clasp
Single lock clasp / folding clasp (English-speaking name) p>
At the same time as the side hole disappeared around 1995, the breath changed and it was changed to the double lock clasp (78790 /) p>
Double lock clasp (buckle) / Flip lock clasp (English-speaking name) p>
Double lock clasp figcaption>
figure>
p>
Since 1995, all sports models have been changed to this double lock clasp, and it continues to this day. p>
With this, the buckle does not come off and drop, and it is safer. p>
Roulette stamp h5>
Model number td>
Age td>
With or without roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.14270 td>
1989-2001 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2001-2007 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2007-2010 td>
With roulette stamp td>
tr>
tbody>
figure>
No roulette stamp figcaption>
figure>
p>
・ Ref.14270 ... No roulette stamp p>
・ Ref.114270 ... Around 2001-2007 No roulette stamp p>
Without roulette stamp, the inner circumference of the middle case is satin-finished, and there is no stamp such as cereal. p>
Roulette stamped
https://www.hqmilton.com/ figcaption>
figure>
p>
Ref.114270 ... The 2007-2010 model has a ROLEX + serial number engraved on the inner circumference of the dollar case as shown in the photo. p>
Movement h4>
Ref.14270 td>
Cal.3000 td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Cal.3130 td>
tr>
tbody>
figure>
Ref.14270 ... Cal.3000 p>
That? Did you line up the pictures of the same clock? It looks the same. p>
If you actually put the two models side by side and look at them from the front, you can't tell the difference. The same 36mm case size, hands and indexes have the same design, so it's natural that you can't tell at a glance. p>
Basically, the index of 3, 6 and 9 is a luminous index with a metal frame. p>
However, there are different dials in the initial lot. p>
Blackout dial h5>
Blackout Silver Letter
Quote: https://monochrome-watches.com figcaption>
figure>
p>
The difference from a normal dial is that the index of the numbers "3, 6, 9" has a black line instead of a white line. P>
This blackout dial is a dial seen in the initial lot, and among the blackouts, two types of blackouts, one with the letters in the lower three lines of the Rolex logo printed in silver and the other in white, are confirmed. It has been. p>
Trichinova h5>
What is Trichinova? I think that. Despite the notation "T SWISS --T <25", there is a dial that uses Luminova in the night light. p>
There is only a brief period of transition from tritium luminous to luminova luminous. p>
This is a common phenomenon during the transition period of Rolex models and materials, but this is also a rare model and its market value is high. p>
Luminous paint h4>
Tritium Luminous "T SWISS-T <25" (1991-1998) h5>
ROLEX Explorer I Ref.14270 Tritium figcaption>
figure>
T SWISS --T <25 notation figcaption>
figure>
p>
What is the most obvious difference when comparing Explorer I 14270 and Explorer I 114270? When it comes to this, there is a notation of "T SWISS --T <25" that represents the tritium luminous that was produced until the end of the 1990s. p>
The meaning of "T SWISS --T <25" means that the radiation dose of tritium used for luminous is less than 25mCi (millimeter). p>
Luminova Luminous "SWISS" (1998-1999 2 years only) h5>
SWISS notation
Quote: https://monochrome-watches.com
p>
ROLEX Explorer I Ref.14270 "SWISS (Swiss-Only)" notation dial p>
A dial with only SWISS notation made only for about two years from 1998 to 1999 during the transition period from tritium to luminova. The night light is Luminova night light. p>
Super Luminova Luminous "SWISS MADE" (around 1999-2001) h5>
SWISS MADE notation figcaption>
figure>
p>
It was unified to "SWISS MADE" notation from around 1999 when all of Super Luminova Luminous was transferred. P>
By the way, this SWISS MADE notation is also used in the chromalite currently in use. p>
In the luminous of 14270 and 114270, only the hands and bar index part shine, and the number part of 369 does not shine. p>
The numbers 3, 6 and 9 are not shining figcaption>
figure>
You can see that the second hand, short hand, long hand and bar index are shining. p>
Differences between cases and bracelets h4>
The biggest difference in appearance is the shape of the flash fit part (lug part) and the horizontal hole for passing the spring rod. p>
Differences in cases h5>
Ref.14270 is a model manufactured from 1989 to 2001, but the one manufactured between 1989 and 1995 had a horizontal hole in the case. p>
There is a side hole figcaption>
figure>
No side holes figcaption>
figure>
p>
For models after that (after 1995), the side hole of the case was closed and there was no side hole as shown in the picture. p>
Difference in flash fit part h5>
Ref.14270 figcaption>
figure>
Ref.114270 figcaption>
figure>
p>
Looking closely at the flash fit part, Ref.14270 has a joint in the middle part, but Ref.114270 has no joint and is integrated. p>
Although it is a slight difference, it is easier to handle and feels better when worn. p>
Bracelet h5>
Like the side hole of the case, the bracelet was a single lock clasp (78360 / FF558B) until around 1995. p>
Single lock clasp
Single lock clasp / folding clasp (English-speaking name) p>
At the same time as the side hole disappeared around 1995, the breath changed and it was changed to the double lock clasp (78790 /) p>
Double lock clasp (buckle) / Flip lock clasp (English-speaking name) p>
Double lock clasp figcaption>
figure>
p>
Since 1995, all sports models have been changed to this double lock clasp, and it continues to this day. p>
With this, the buckle does not come off and drop, and it is safer. p>
Roulette stamp h5>
Model number td>
Age td>
With or without roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.14270 td>
1989-2001 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2001-2007 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2007-2010 td>
With roulette stamp td>
tr>
tbody>
figure>
No roulette stamp figcaption>
figure>
p>
・ Ref.14270 ... No roulette stamp p>
・ Ref.114270 ... Around 2001-2007 No roulette stamp p>
Without roulette stamp, the inner circumference of the middle case is satin-finished, and there is no stamp such as cereal. p>
Roulette stamped
https://www.hqmilton.com/ figcaption>
figure>
p>
Ref.114270 ... The 2007-2010 model has a ROLEX + serial number engraved on the inner circumference of the dollar case as shown in the photo. p>
Movement h4>
Ref.14270 td>
Cal.3000 td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Cal.3130 td>
tr>
tbody>
figure>
Ref.14270 ... Cal.3000 p>
Quote: https://monochrome-watches.com figcaption> figure>
p>
The difference from a normal dial is that the index of the numbers "3, 6, 9" has a black line instead of a white line. P>
This blackout dial is a dial seen in the initial lot, and among the blackouts, two types of blackouts, one with the letters in the lower three lines of the Rolex logo printed in silver and the other in white, are confirmed. It has been. p>
Trichinova h5>
What is Trichinova? I think that. Despite the notation "T SWISS --T <25", there is a dial that uses Luminova in the night light. p>
There is only a brief period of transition from tritium luminous to luminova luminous. p>
This is a common phenomenon during the transition period of Rolex models and materials, but this is also a rare model and its market value is high. p>
Luminous paint h4>
Tritium Luminous "T SWISS-T <25" (1991-1998) h5>
ROLEX Explorer I Ref.14270 Tritium figcaption>
figure>
T SWISS --T <25 notation figcaption>
figure>
p>
What is the most obvious difference when comparing Explorer I 14270 and Explorer I 114270? When it comes to this, there is a notation of "T SWISS --T <25" that represents the tritium luminous that was produced until the end of the 1990s. p>
The meaning of "T SWISS --T <25" means that the radiation dose of tritium used for luminous is less than 25mCi (millimeter). p>
Luminova Luminous "SWISS" (1998-1999 2 years only) h5>
SWISS notation
Quote: https://monochrome-watches.com
p>
ROLEX Explorer I Ref.14270 "SWISS (Swiss-Only)" notation dial p>
A dial with only SWISS notation made only for about two years from 1998 to 1999 during the transition period from tritium to luminova. The night light is Luminova night light. p>
Super Luminova Luminous "SWISS MADE" (around 1999-2001) h5>
SWISS MADE notation figcaption>
figure>
p>
It was unified to "SWISS MADE" notation from around 1999 when all of Super Luminova Luminous was transferred. P>
By the way, this SWISS MADE notation is also used in the chromalite currently in use. p>
In the luminous of 14270 and 114270, only the hands and bar index part shine, and the number part of 369 does not shine. p>
The numbers 3, 6 and 9 are not shining figcaption>
figure>
You can see that the second hand, short hand, long hand and bar index are shining. p>
Differences between cases and bracelets h4>
The biggest difference in appearance is the shape of the flash fit part (lug part) and the horizontal hole for passing the spring rod. p>
Differences in cases h5>
Ref.14270 is a model manufactured from 1989 to 2001, but the one manufactured between 1989 and 1995 had a horizontal hole in the case. p>
There is a side hole figcaption>
figure>
No side holes figcaption>
figure>
p>
For models after that (after 1995), the side hole of the case was closed and there was no side hole as shown in the picture. p>
Difference in flash fit part h5>
Ref.14270 figcaption>
figure>
Ref.114270 figcaption>
figure>
p>
Looking closely at the flash fit part, Ref.14270 has a joint in the middle part, but Ref.114270 has no joint and is integrated. p>
Although it is a slight difference, it is easier to handle and feels better when worn. p>
Bracelet h5>
Like the side hole of the case, the bracelet was a single lock clasp (78360 / FF558B) until around 1995. p>
Single lock clasp
Single lock clasp / folding clasp (English-speaking name) p>
At the same time as the side hole disappeared around 1995, the breath changed and it was changed to the double lock clasp (78790 /) p>
Double lock clasp (buckle) / Flip lock clasp (English-speaking name) p>
Double lock clasp figcaption>
figure>
p>
Since 1995, all sports models have been changed to this double lock clasp, and it continues to this day. p>
With this, the buckle does not come off and drop, and it is safer. p>
Roulette stamp h5>
Model number td>
Age td>
With or without roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.14270 td>
1989-2001 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2001-2007 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2007-2010 td>
With roulette stamp td>
tr>
tbody>
figure>
No roulette stamp figcaption>
figure>
p>
・ Ref.14270 ... No roulette stamp p>
・ Ref.114270 ... Around 2001-2007 No roulette stamp p>
Without roulette stamp, the inner circumference of the middle case is satin-finished, and there is no stamp such as cereal. p>
Roulette stamped
https://www.hqmilton.com/ figcaption>
figure>
p>
Ref.114270 ... The 2007-2010 model has a ROLEX + serial number engraved on the inner circumference of the dollar case as shown in the photo. p>
Movement h4>
Ref.14270 td>
Cal.3000 td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Cal.3130 td>
tr>
tbody>
figure>
Ref.14270 ... Cal.3000 p>
p>
What is the most obvious difference when comparing Explorer I 14270 and Explorer I 114270? When it comes to this, there is a notation of "T SWISS --T <25" that represents the tritium luminous that was produced until the end of the 1990s. p>
The meaning of "T SWISS --T <25" means that the radiation dose of tritium used for luminous is less than 25mCi (millimeter). p>
Luminova Luminous "SWISS" (1998-1999 2 years only) h5>
SWISS notation
Quote: https://monochrome-watches.com
Quote: https://monochrome-watches.com
p>
ROLEX Explorer I Ref.14270 "SWISS (Swiss-Only)" notation dial p>
A dial with only SWISS notation made only for about two years from 1998 to 1999 during the transition period from tritium to luminova. The night light is Luminova night light. p>
Super Luminova Luminous "SWISS MADE" (around 1999-2001) h5>
SWISS MADE notation figcaption>
figure>
p>
It was unified to "SWISS MADE" notation from around 1999 when all of Super Luminova Luminous was transferred. P>
By the way, this SWISS MADE notation is also used in the chromalite currently in use. p>
In the luminous of 14270 and 114270, only the hands and bar index part shine, and the number part of 369 does not shine. p>
The numbers 3, 6 and 9 are not shining figcaption>
figure>
You can see that the second hand, short hand, long hand and bar index are shining. p>
Differences between cases and bracelets h4>
The biggest difference in appearance is the shape of the flash fit part (lug part) and the horizontal hole for passing the spring rod. p>
Differences in cases h5>
Ref.14270 is a model manufactured from 1989 to 2001, but the one manufactured between 1989 and 1995 had a horizontal hole in the case. p>
There is a side hole figcaption>
figure>
No side holes figcaption>
figure>
p>
For models after that (after 1995), the side hole of the case was closed and there was no side hole as shown in the picture. p>
Difference in flash fit part h5>
Ref.14270 figcaption>
figure>
Ref.114270 figcaption>
figure>
p>
Looking closely at the flash fit part, Ref.14270 has a joint in the middle part, but Ref.114270 has no joint and is integrated. p>
Although it is a slight difference, it is easier to handle and feels better when worn. p>
Bracelet h5>
Like the side hole of the case, the bracelet was a single lock clasp (78360 / FF558B) until around 1995. p>
Single lock clasp
Single lock clasp / folding clasp (English-speaking name) p>
At the same time as the side hole disappeared around 1995, the breath changed and it was changed to the double lock clasp (78790 /) p>
Double lock clasp (buckle) / Flip lock clasp (English-speaking name) p>
Double lock clasp figcaption>
figure>
p>
Since 1995, all sports models have been changed to this double lock clasp, and it continues to this day. p>
With this, the buckle does not come off and drop, and it is safer. p>
Roulette stamp h5>
Model number td>
Age td>
With or without roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.14270 td>
1989-2001 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2001-2007 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2007-2010 td>
With roulette stamp td>
tr>
tbody>
figure>
No roulette stamp figcaption>
figure>
p>
・ Ref.14270 ... No roulette stamp p>
・ Ref.114270 ... Around 2001-2007 No roulette stamp p>
Without roulette stamp, the inner circumference of the middle case is satin-finished, and there is no stamp such as cereal. p>
Roulette stamped
https://www.hqmilton.com/ figcaption>
figure>
p>
Ref.114270 ... The 2007-2010 model has a ROLEX + serial number engraved on the inner circumference of the dollar case as shown in the photo. p>
Movement h4>
Ref.14270 td>
Cal.3000 td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Cal.3130 td>
tr>
tbody>
figure>
Ref.14270 ... Cal.3000 p>
p>
It was unified to "SWISS MADE" notation from around 1999 when all of Super Luminova Luminous was transferred. P>
By the way, this SWISS MADE notation is also used in the chromalite currently in use. p>
In the luminous of 14270 and 114270, only the hands and bar index part shine, and the number part of 369 does not shine. p>
You can see that the second hand, short hand, long hand and bar index are shining. p>
The biggest difference in appearance is the shape of the flash fit part (lug part) and the horizontal hole for passing the spring rod. p>
Ref.14270 is a model manufactured from 1989 to 2001, but the one manufactured between 1989 and 1995 had a horizontal hole in the case. p>
p>
For models after that (after 1995), the side hole of the case was closed and there was no side hole as shown in the picture. p>
p>
Looking closely at the flash fit part, Ref.14270 has a joint in the middle part, but Ref.114270 has no joint and is integrated. p>
Although it is a slight difference, it is easier to handle and feels better when worn. p>
Like the side hole of the case, the bracelet was a single lock clasp (78360 / FF558B) until around 1995. p>
Single lock clasp / folding clasp (English-speaking name) p>
At the same time as the side hole disappeared around 1995, the breath changed and it was changed to the double lock clasp (78790 /) p>
Double lock clasp (buckle) / Flip lock clasp (English-speaking name) p>
p>
Since 1995, all sports models have been changed to this double lock clasp, and it continues to this day. p>
With this, the buckle does not come off and drop, and it is safer. p>
p>
・ Ref.14270 ... No roulette stamp p>
・ Ref.114270 ... Around 2001-2007 No roulette stamp p>
Without roulette stamp, the inner circumference of the middle case is satin-finished, and there is no stamp such as cereal. p>
p>
Ref.114270 ... The 2007-2010 model has a ROLEX + serial number engraved on the inner circumference of the dollar case as shown in the photo. p>
Ref.14270 ... Cal.3000 p>
Differences between cases and bracelets h4>
Differences in cases h5>
Difference in flash fit part h5>
Bracelet h5>
Roulette stamp h5>
figure>
Model number td>
Age td>
With or without roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.14270 td>
1989-2001 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2001-2007 td>
No roulette stamp td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Around 2007-2010 td>
With roulette stamp td>
tr>
tbody>
https://www.hqmilton.com/ figcaption>
figure>
Movement h4>
figure>
Ref.14270 td>
Cal.3000 td>
tr>
Ref.114270 td>
Cal.3130 td>
tr>
tbody>