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Explorer · 2001 to 2010 · Discontinued
“Explorer 114270”
Rank #4 of 113 rated pieces in the Rolex Vault
Market range: the middle half of 140 recorded eBay sales in the last 12 months.
Median recorded eBay sale price for each quarter with 3 or more sales. Dashed line marks the us retail (2008).
The bridge between the cult-classic 14270 and today's Explorer: same clean 36mm 3-6-9 formula with solid end links and a modern movement.
It trades at a discount to both its predecessor and its successor, which makes it the value play on the most honest design Rolex makes.
The middle Explorer: 14270's looks, modern 3130 movement, solid end links. Produced through the 2000s when everyone wanted bigger, which is exactly why it's underpriced now that everyone wants smaller.
It shared showroom space with the first Explorer price surges in Japan, where the model's cult runs deepest. The market still prices it below both its predecessor and successor, an inversion that rarely survives scrutiny forever.
Our verdict: Undervalued middle child. If the 1016 is the collector's Explorer and the 124270 is the showroom's, this is the wearer's.
| Sizes | 36mm |
|---|---|
| Case & bracelet | Oystersteel (stainless) |
| Factory bracelet | Oyster |
| Factory bezels | Smooth polished steel |
| Notable dials | Black 3-6-9, solid-link Oyster |
| Caliber | 3130 |
| Production | 2001 to 2010 (discontinued) |
| Sold | Example | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $6,930 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $6,300 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $6,900 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $6,600 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $6,525 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Pre-owned · eBay sale ↗︎ | $6,990 |
Recorded eBay completed sales, logged at our last data refresh.
Recorded eBay sales from the last 12 months put the typical Rolex Explorer 114270 at $6,100, with the middle half selling between $5,700 and $6,500 (140 sales). Condition, box and papers move the price within that range.
Yes. The typical sale of $6,100 is about 21% above the $5,050 retail (2008).
The Crown Index grades it S (96/100) from real resale data, and today's call is wait for a dip. It holds its value well, but the market price is steep right now. Past prices are not a forecast.