Rolex Explorer I Frog Leg Ref. 1016 Year 1971 (Full Set)

Model:
Year of issue: 1971
Reference number: 1016
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

SKU 1.1.609
Brand Rolex
Model Explorer I Frog Leg
Ref. No. 1016
Serial No. 2962XXX
Year 1971
Gender Gents
Case Size 36mm
Case Excellent and well defined case with strong and even lugs,  numbers between the lugs are fully intact
Bracelet / Strap Very good folded Oyster bracelet
Dial Excellent matte dial with dark patina on the numerals and indexes. The dial has the rare frog leg coronet which was only produced for a short period.
Price Sold
Crystal Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Condition Mint
Box Orig. box and carton stickered 1016/0
Papers Orig. Certificate and booklet

Dealer

Tariq Malik

THE EXPLORER 1953

Rolex on Everest's first ascents
Inspired by knowledge gained from this fascinating chapter of human adventure, the Oyster Perpetual Explorer, launched in 1953 to celebrate the victorious ascent of Everest, immediately acquired iconic status.

EVEREST 1953

In 1953, Sir John Hunt’s expedition, in which Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest, was equipped with Oyster Perpetuals.

PIONEERING WATCHES

In the early 1950s, Rolex developed professional watches that served as tools and whose functions went far beyond simply telling the time. These watches were intended for professional activities, such as deep-sea diving, aviation, mountain climbing and scientific exploration. The watches generated lasting enthusiasm and became known as the watches of achievers.