Rolex Explorer I Mark 5 Dial Reference 1016 Unpolished

I really love this Rolex Explorer reference 1016. It has a fantastic unpolished case which measures 36mm in diameter or 43mm lug-to-lug. As you can see in the photos, the bezel and lugs are so crisp and dreamlike. This example has a 7.15M serial dating the watch to circa 1982. The dial is a Mark 5 (MK V) and it has a spectacular and vibrant lume. The watch is paired on a 78360 bracelet with 580 end links.

The Rolex Explorer I 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. 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.

The watch does not include box or papers.

SOLD (Item A00165)