Rolex Explorer 1016 Wrist. Essentially the rolex explorer has remained the same since 1953 probably because the perfect design cannot be improved. The dial of this stunner shows that the watch has been worn and well lived as it has a beautifully aged tritium index and a chocolate brown colour.
1016 which went on to become one of the longest running sports watch references in history. At 36mm it s a great size i won t even argue with those who rally for larger and it just looks stunning. Essentially the rolex explorer has remained the same since 1953 probably because the perfect design cannot be improved.
The dial of this stunner shows that the watch has been worn and well lived as it has a beautifully aged tritium index and a chocolate brown colour.
I have yet to have a lot of personal experience with the smaller market bracelets that were outsourced by rolex the mexican and south american bracelets for example so don t consider this list exclusionary but more of a starting point. This reference started with a gilt glossy dial and towards late 1966 early 1967 the manufacture switched to a matte dial with painted. Rolex explorer 1016 gilt dial 35 627. 1016 which went on to become one of the longest running sports watch references in history.