Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Rolex
Explorer, Ref 1016, Stainless steel wristwatch Circa 1960
Lot Closed
May 11, 12:02 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Explorer, Ref. 1016
Stainless steel wristwatch
Circa 1960
Dial: tropical
Calibre: cal. 1560 automatic, 25 jewels
Movement number: 97'821
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 396'751
Closure: genuine leather strap with buckle
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The ideal watch for all, the Explorer collection of Rolex is a watch of great history and simplicity. Bearing the 3-6-9 “Explorer dial” which many Rolex collectors adore, the Reference 1016 was in production for an incredible 29 years from 1960 to 1989. During its production there have been many noticeable alterations found by collectors, such as improvements from the hands, dial, case to bracelet.