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Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016
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Vintage 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016

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Manufacturer: Rolex
Item Number: 117729
Condition: Vintage
Model Name/Number: Explorer 1016
Serial/Year: 6,1XX,XXX - 1979
Gender: Men's
Movement: Automatic non-hacking movement, acrylic crystal, waterproof screw-down crown
Case: Excellent case which has just been polished. Inside of the caseback is stamped: 1016. Serial and reference numbers are crisp and well defined.
Dial: Excellent matte black 3, 6, 9 dial with light creamy markers. Hands are newer and are slightly light than the dial. 
Bracelet: Excellent 78360 with 10 links and 580 end links.
Box & Papers: Bob's presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity 
Comments: This vintage Rolex comes w/ 3-day satisfaction guarantee and one year warranty

Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016

 
The successor to the Rolex Explorer model 6610, the 1016 was produced around 1963 and continued to evolve until 1989. With the reference 1016, Rolex doubled the Explorer’s water resistance from 50 meters to 100 meters! Rolex also updated the text on the dial, changing the “Officially Certified Chronometer” text found on the 6610 to “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”.
This lovely reference 1016 from 1979 features its original black matte dial retaining its vintage look and print. The luminous indexes have aged to a pleasing light yellow tone, giving it an unmistakable vintage character. Combined with its well-preserved case and Oyster bracelet, this watch is a highly collectible and attractive variant of the iconic Explorer that is sure to please.

* 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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Robert
10/08/2018
 

This vintage Rolex Explorer is absolutely gorgeous. Love the look, feel, and history.

Ben
03/25/2017
Amazing dark mocha tropical dial

Nice watch! As per described

Kurt
04/10/2015
Good Service

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.

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