Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Rolex

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.