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1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016

Model: ,
Year of issue: 1966
Reference number: 1016
Condition: mint
Status: available
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ 18,000
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Description

Full Gloss       - We don't exaggerate if we say this 1016 Explorer is a bomb on the wrist. With a 1.6m serial this is among the short production with Zinc Zulfide lumes produced for about 2-3 years. The fact that all luminous material glows up when exposed to UV light gets this close to the flair of an early Radium dial. The surface of the dial is mirror glossy showing only minor wear from age.  The gilt graphics are vibrant and contract amazingly with the black dial. The luminous material is original with matching hands. For those who are after a full glossy Gilt dial, this is a great catch and it looks so good on the wrist

SKU 9.3.2.251
Brand Rolex
Model Explorer I Gilt Dial
Ref. No. 1016
Serial No. 1279XXX
Year 1966
Gender Gents
Case Size 36mm
Case Nice vintage condition case that is showing some wear from age. Numbers between the lugs are clear and fully intact.
Bracelet / Strap Momentum Saffiano leather strap with generic steel pin buckle
Dial Excellent and mirror glossy Meters First dial with Zinc Zulfide Tritium lumes and matching hands. There is some lume loss on the 10+11 marker but all luminous material lights up in bright green when exposed to UV and falls at the same rate
Price AED 65,000 / USD 18,000
Crystal Dome Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Condition Very good
Box No
Papers No

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.