Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Explorer, Ref. 1016 Stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet Circa 1970
Lot Closed
May 11, 12:04 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Explorer, Ref. 1016
Stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1970
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: 712'488
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 2'563'880
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 36 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Bucherer CPO card, presentation case with outer packaging and Rolex service warranty card date January 26, 2021
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.