1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
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 | 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 |
| Price | Sold |
| Crystal | Dome Acrylic |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Condition | Very good |
| Box | No |
| Papers | No |
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