






1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
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 | Very nice vintage condition case that has been polished in the past and is showing some wear from age. The numbers between the lugs are readable and fully intact |
Bracelet / Strap | Generic leather strap |
Dial | Excellent and super glossy gilt dial with minute track. The dial surface is very well retained and only shows minor wear from age. Lumes are Zinc Zulfide with matching hands which have aged to a consistent yellowish hue. The lume at 10 has deteriorated but still reacts to UV light. The 11 marker lume has partially chipped |
Price | AED 65,000 / USD 18,000 |
Crystal | Acrylic |
Movement | Automatic |
Condition | Very good |
Box | No |
Papers | No |

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