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Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974
Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 Circa 1974

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Brand: Rolex
Item Number: 122250
Condition: (What's This?) Vintage
Model Name/Number: Explorer 1016
Serial/Year: 3,6XX,XXX - 1974
Gender: Men's
Movement: Automatic 1570 movement, acrylic crystal, waterproof screw-down crown
Case: Excellent case with light wear from use. Inner case back is stamped: 1016. Serial and reference numbers are crisp and well defined. 
Dial: Excellent newer tritium matte black 3, 6, 9 dial with white hour markers and matching hands. 
Bracelet: Excellent newer 78360 with 13 links and 501 end links. Clasp is stamped X3. Bracelet has light wear from use.
Box & Papers: Bob's presentation box, Certificate of Authenticity, and warranty card
Comments: This vintage Rolex comes w/ 3-day satisfaction guarantee and one year warranty

Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 

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*All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. 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.

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  • October 8, 2018
     

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

  • March 25, 2017
    Amazing dark mocha tropical dial

    Nice watch! As per described

  • April 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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