| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20431 | |
| Stock # | 20431 | |
| Model Name | Explorer | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 1016 | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 35mm x 12mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Strap | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications | ||
| Year | ||
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
I could write volumes about the Explorer (also known as the Explorer 1), but I’ll just say that Rolex designed this watch for mountain climbers (it was supplied to the first successful expedition to summit Mount Everest led by Sir John Hunt) and its dial is the quintessence of form following function. To say that it’s legible is an understatement. To say that a vintage Explorer is a piece of art as much as it is a piece of history is about right.
And another thought: up until about two years ago, there was an abundance of 1016s on the market. However, in late 2014 they are becoming rare, especially the mint original examples like this one.
Original stainless steel case with smooth bezel measures 35mm diameter by 12mm thick. Acrylic crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. Screw down crown is working great. Inside case back shows production date of 4th quarter 1967. The serial number 1731XXX confirms 1967 is the year of production.
Original dial is black with printed ‘3’, ‘6’ and ‘9’ and the famous inverted triangle at 12 o’clock. The dial is in perfect original condition. Original hands in mint condition as well.
Original movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1570 with 26 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. This movement is clean and running and is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer.
Watch will be delivered on this great looking red, white and blue NATO strap or another strap of the buyer’s choosing.
And another thought: up until about two years ago, there was an abundance of 1016s on the market. However, in late 2014 they are becoming rare, especially the mint original examples like this one.
Original stainless steel case with smooth bezel measures 35mm diameter by 12mm thick. Acrylic crystal. Water resistant to 100 meters. Screw down crown is working great. Inside case back shows production date of 4th quarter 1967. The serial number 1731XXX confirms 1967 is the year of production.
Original dial is black with printed ‘3’, ‘6’ and ‘9’ and the famous inverted triangle at 12 o’clock. The dial is in perfect original condition. Original hands in mint condition as well.
Original movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1570 with 26 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. This movement is clean and running and is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer.
Watch will be delivered on this great looking red, white and blue NATO strap or another strap of the buyer’s choosing.
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