Rolex Explorer 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 measures 36mm in diameter. The case has been polished. It has an 8.1 million serial, dating to circa 1984. The hands were color matched recently by True Patina as there was a patch previously from Rolex service.

It features a 78360 bracelet with H date code dating to 1983.

The watch includes box and papers, as well as Rolex Service papers from 2012. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. The watch recently passed a water resistance test of 3 bar.

To learn more about the history and evolution of the Rolex Explorer I, you can see the video and corresponding article I produced with HODINKEE:

PRICE: $22,000 (Item SBUXYT3407)