An iconic vintage Rolex Explorer 1016, embodying the purest form of Rolex’s tool-watch heritage. This example from around 1970 features a later Rolex service dial, hands, and bracelet, offering timeless design with reliable functionality.
Details:
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Reference: 1016
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Year: ca. 1970
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Case Size: 36mm, stainless steel
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Bezel: Smooth stainless steel
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Dial: Black service dial with luminous 3-6-9 Explorer layout and Mercedes hands
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Movement: Rolex Caliber 1570, automatic chronometer-certified
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Bracelet: Rolex service Oyster bracelet, stainless steel with folding clasp
Set Includes:
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Watch only
Condition:
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Very good vintage condition with light signs of wear
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Sharp case profile and clean bezel
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Service dial, hands, and bracelet in excellent condition
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Crystal clear and free from major marks
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Running well with all functions working properly
This Rolex Explorer 1016 remains one of the most enduring and sought-after tool watches ever produced, blending adventure-ready reliability with understated vintage elegance.
