| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $16,458.86 |
| Item Number: | 160371 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Explorer 1016 "Chapter Ring" |
| Serial: | 516XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1960 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1570 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case, the inside caseback is stamped "1016" and "I.60". The serial and reference numbers are visible. |
| Dial: | Black dial with Arabic and index hour markers |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel Rivet Oyster 7206 with 10 links and 80 end links. The back of C&I clasp is stamped "7-68" which corresponds to 1968. |
| 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. |
Vintage Watch Condition Examination:
This Rolex 1016 is in overall honest, attractive vintage condition. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The glossy dial has developed patina, wear, and some scratches throughout. The dial has also developed a few spots throughout and is still glossy. The lume on the dial has developed patina and has aged to an attractive yellow color. The hands have developed patina and have been color corrected/ relumed to match the color of the lume on the dial. The replacement bracelet is in overall great condition with normal signs of wear and light stretch between the links. The clasp was replaced at some point with a C&I USA Rolex version.
Description: Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016
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. You can split up the glossy dial variant to ones with and without chapter rings, the example we have here today has the chapter ring. The chapter ring is the circle around the edge of the dial that the minute hash marks are connected to. This little detail gives the model a vastly different look than ones without the chapter ring.
This example is in overall beautiful and honest condition, it has that quintessential vintage Rolex look and feel. It's amazing how the chapter ring really gives the 1016 a different look when comparing to later versions.
* 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.
