Rolex Explorer I Mark 1 Dial Reference 1016 Unpolished

The Rolex Explorer reference 1016 is one of the purest expressions of watch design, and it is for this reason that I am probably asked for vintage Explorer reference 1016s more than any other watch. The case is 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). It is in unpolished. This example dates to circa 1968 and features a 1.81M serial number.

It also has a valuable Rolex reference 7206 rivet bracelet with 58 end links that was made in Switzerland.

To learn more about the history and evolution of the Rolex Explorer I, you can see my video and corresponding article Reference Points A Comprehensive Collector's Guide To The Rolex Explorer I.

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