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NYGroove · 25 March 2017, 08:10 PM

I have a vintage Explorer 1016, circa 1960-61.
It is in bad shape and I'm thinking of a restoration. I'm new to this.
I will do the math first and need to know the cost of a used replacement bracelet.

Lugs are 20mm, which I think is the same for the Submariner (and probably other Rolex models too).
Does anyone know if the Explorer had a unique bracelet design?
Does anyone know roughly how much a used Rolex replacement would cost?

Many thanks,
NYGroove

andromeda160 · 25 March 2017, 09:17 PM

Pics are really necessary. Even an original in sub par condition is worth more than a restored watch in most cases. Especially for a gilt model.

statsman · 27 March 2017, 01:23 PM

You're in luck. The 1016 is valued enough to justify a significant restoration.

1675-David · 27 March 2017, 04:57 PM

Gilt 1016 on a leather strap is so sexy!

statsman · 27 March 2017, 10:48 PM

This site makes it really easy to post pictures with a smart phone. Use your phone, take a pic, reply to this thread and use "advance reply" to upload the pic from your phone. Let's see it!

Tom1675 · 28 March 2017, 05:29 AM

Its going to be worth it. Post as many pictures as you can and you will get plenty of recommendations as to what to restore and what to leave be. My guess is three things will likely be all you need to do: Polywatch, service it and bracelet.

It sounds like you've got something special and really cool so ask away. What you think may be necessary like polishing and changing parts will likely diminish the value and to collectors and many of us on this forum, kill its beauty.

lpestre · 28 March 2017, 10:54 AM

The case/dial is the main parts of this watch. Like said before, a leather strap could be used. If you want a nice restoration you should give a call to Edvi at LAWW or check with ABC.

saskmh · 28 March 2017, 12:34 PM

We definitely need to see pics of this watch. Original gilt 1016's are beauties.

harry in montreal · 28 March 2017, 01:22 PM

Please post a picture !

I love old watches that have wear, damage and character!

25 March 2017, 08:10 PM	#1
NYGroove "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Posts: 3	Vintage Explorer I have a vintage Explorer 1016, circa 1960-61. It is in bad shape and I'm thinking of a restoration. I'm new to this. I will do the math first and need to know the cost of a used replacement bracelet. Lugs are 20mm, which I think is the same for the Submariner (and probably other Rolex models too). Does anyone know if the Explorer had a unique bracelet design? Does anyone know roughly how much a used Rolex replacement would cost? Many thanks, NYGroove

28 March 2017, 12:34 PM	#8
saskmh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,027	We definitely need to see pics of this watch. Original gilt 1016's are beauties. __________________ RCN (Canadian) Tudor Milsub database co-manager

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25 March 2017, 09:17 PM	#2
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Pics are really necessary. Even an original in sub par condition is worth more than a restored watch in most cases. Especially for a gilt model.

27 March 2017, 01:23 PM	#3
statsman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394	You're in luck. The 1016 is valued enough to justify a significant restoration.

27 March 2017, 04:57 PM	#4
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,009	Gilt 1016 on a leather strap is so sexy!

27 March 2017, 10:48 PM	#5
statsman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394	This site makes it really easy to post pictures with a smart phone. Use your phone, take a pic, reply to this thread and use "advance reply" to upload the pic from your phone. Let's see it!

28 March 2017, 05:29 AM	#6
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,172	Its going to be worth it. Post as many pictures as you can and you will get plenty of recommendations as to what to restore and what to leave be. My guess is three things will likely be all you need to do: Polywatch, service it and bracelet. It sounds like you've got something special and really cool so ask away. What you think may be necessary like polishing and changing parts will likely diminish the value and to collectors and many of us on this forum, kill its beauty.

28 March 2017, 10:54 AM	#7
lpestre 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Montreal/Paris Posts: 1,262	The case/dial is the main parts of this watch. Like said before, a leather strap could be used. If you want a nice restoration you should give a call to Edvi at LAWW or check with ABC.

28 March 2017, 01:22 PM	#9
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Please post a picture ! I love old watches that have wear, damage and character!

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