Rolex Explorer I Reference 1016

Introduced in 1960 an icon was born in the Rolex Explorer reference 1016. The 1016 was produced until circa 1989. This example features a 5.5M serial dating it to circa 1978. The case is lightly polished and the bezel is unpolished. It measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). The lume is very attractive on this dial. It is paired on a Rolex 78360 bracelet with 558 end links.

The 1016 is one of the most desired timepieces and for great reason. The 1016 is one of the purest expressions of watch design and for this reason that I am probably asked for vintage Explorer reference 1016s more than any other watch.

The watch does not come with box and papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well.

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.

ON HOLD (Item SBUXYT1976)