Manufacturer: | Rolex |
Item Number: | 143765 |
Condition: | Vintage |
Model Name/Number: | Explorer 1016 |
Serial: | 1158XXX |
Year: | Circa 1965 |
Gender: | Men's |
Movement: | Automatic 1570 |
Case: | Stainless steel case; caseback is stamped "1016" and "I.65" Serial and reference numbers are clearly visible. |
Dial: | Black matte dial Arabic hour markers |
Bracelet: | Stainless steel Fold Over Oyster 78360 with 10 links and one 580 end link. The back of the clasp is stamped "H" indicating it is from 1983. |
Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
Warranty: | This vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
This Rolex watch is in great, honest vintage condition. The case has normal signs of wear. The smooth bezel has remained sharp. The service dial is in great condition with light patina around the open chapter ring that can be hard to notice depending on the angle and lighting. The service hands have developed patina, and the lume on the hour hand has aged a bit on the bottom half giving it a green/grey hue. The lume on the dial and in the hands have aged to a matching beautiful pale yellow color. The service Oyster bracelet is in great condition with wear and some stretch between the links which is common for this style bracelet.
Rolex introduced the 1016 Explorer in 1959 and it was in production until 1989 making it one of the longest running produced references from the brand. At the beginning of the run Rolex made the dials glossy and then switched to the matte style around 1966. This 1016 is a lovely example and has that quintessential vintage look and feel with the perfectly aged pale yellow lume and folded Oyster bracelet.
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
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This vintage Rolex Explorer is absolutely gorgeous. Love the look, feel, and history.
Nice watch! As per described
I have been searching for this model with the Jubilee bracelet for a long time. Bob's had the right watch at the right price. Purchased online. No issues and received quickly.