Rolex Gilt Dial Explorer I Ref 1016

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. This model features a gilt with attractive lume. The second hand is slightly darker lume, but appears to be original. The watch features a 1.37M serial dating to circa 1966. The case is 36mm in diameter. It has been lightly polished. It is paired on a Rolex 7206 Oyster bracelet dating to 1965 with 58 end links.

The watch does not include box or papers, has an automatic movement (Caliber 1570 made by Rolex). We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 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: $28,900 (SBUXYT4441)

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