1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016

1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016

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Details

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


Specifications

SKU 1.2.053
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
Crystal Dome Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Condition Very good
Box No
Papers No

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Rolex revolutionized the industry in 1956 with the Day-Date model, innovatively displaying the day and date through dedicated windows on the dial. It is the pinnacle of the Rolex collection with its multitude of configurations. Made exclusively from precious metals, featuring coveted dials like Onyx, Stone, and Stella, and often embellished with diamond settings and distinctive case decorations.

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