Rolex Explorer I Reference 1016 Full Set

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. It features an uncommon Mark 2 dial. The lume on the dial is a nice pale yellow, and the hour and minute hand has a darker tone. The case is 36mm in diameter. It has been lightly polished, but is in is in strong condition. This example has a 2.11M serial number dating the watch to circa 1969. The watch is paired on a 7836 folded link bracelet by Rolex with 258 end links.

To learn more about the history and evolution of the Rolex Explorer I, you can see the video and corresponding article Reference Points A Comprehensive Collector's Guide To The Rolex Explorer I that I produced in 2022.

The watch comes from the original owner, who bought the watch while in service in Vietnam. It includes the original cardboard box and papers.
SOLD (Item A0139)