Rolex Explorer I Reference 1016 w/ Service Papers

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). The case is lightly polished. This example dates to circa 1974. It is paired on a Rolex 7836 bracelet with 258 end links.

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 comes with service papers.

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