Rolex Explorer 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 dates to circa 1969 with a 2.17M serial. It is paired on a features a 7206 Rivet bracelet with 58 end links dating to 1969 which is correct for the watch. The case is 36mm in diameter. It has been polished in the past. It features a rare dial found in the 2.1M serial range.

To learn more about the history and evolution of the Rolex Explorer I, watch Eric Wind’s video and corresponding article ‘Reference Points A Comprehensive Collector's Guide To The Rolex Explorer I’ produced with HODINKEE:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-explorer-reference-points

The watch does not come with box or papers. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar.

PRICE: $ (Item SBUXYT3885)