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11 November 2018, 12:03 PM | #1 |
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1979 Explorer 1016
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Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I have an offer to purchase my grail... a 1979 Rolex Explorer 1016. I would appreciate your opinion on this piece. Looks fine to me but I’m new to the vintage watch game. what do you guys think? Any red flags? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11 November 2018, 12:29 PM | #2 |
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Looks good to me and nice domed plexi. Does it come with a bracelet or head only?
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11 November 2018, 01:08 PM | #3 |
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1979 Explorer 1016
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11 November 2018, 02:40 PM | #4 |
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If you get this one:
You might consider having it non-RSC serviced for longevity. (Is there any 'proven' service history?) If you opt for service (an independent, NOT a RSC) have them NOT change dial or hands or polish it. Then you have a nice vintage piece showing patina and normal wear. If you go with RSC they will 'want' to replace everything, as a general rule. But you could request . . . . well, good luck. The serviced watch would not normally require service again for 10 years unless you go diving with it (seal deterioration).
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Thanks for the advice. I’d rather keep everything original. Seller says he had it serviced two years ago but he lost the receipt. What do you think would be a reasonable asking price for this watch considering it does not have any papers and bracelet? I don’t plan on diving with it. This will be my “special occasion” watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 November 2018, 07:19 PM | #6 |
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I am no way an expert, but that non-tapering second hand is a bit worrisome. Don’t know about other hands, but that second hand certainly looks like a 3rd party part. Hopefully the experts can chime in.
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11 November 2018, 08:55 PM | #7 |
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11 November 2018, 10:49 PM | #8 |
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I believe the handset may be sub hands. Explorer hands are slightly longer - here’s a comparison...my 1016 has the replacement hand set (shorter of the following pics)
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11 November 2018, 10:51 PM | #9 |
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Actually the more I look at the watch I’m not sure...angles of pics make it hard.
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12 November 2018, 04:29 AM | #10 |
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Compared with mine I would say hands are a wee bit short however it’s a nice looking watch.
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12 November 2018, 09:44 AM | #11 |
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Can someone show me examples of a matte 1016 dial with the same dial fonts?
They text printing and shape different than the others I've seen, especially the SCOC text, and the lume application looks very 'flat.' Might be a variant I haven't seen before and would like to know if it's period correct or a service dial. |
12 November 2018, 04:13 PM | #12 |
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The case on this 1016 is amazing. There appears to be zero wear on the case between the lugs.
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12 November 2018, 04:29 PM | #13 |
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12 November 2018, 04:39 PM | #14 |
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I appreciate all the input guys. I asked for better pics.
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12 November 2018, 06:08 PM | #15 |
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Here’s mine Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
12 November 2018, 06:58 PM | #16 |
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Here's a close up of mine from the early 80s. The thickness of font and font type looks different. Also agree that the second hand should taper.
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12 November 2018, 08:34 PM | #17 |
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there are several things about this watch that give me pause, and personally I would walk away. The first red flag is the most obvious... the price. There are more.
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13 November 2018, 03:11 AM | #18 |
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He sent me more pics. I think I’m gonna pass.
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13 November 2018, 03:16 AM | #19 |
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good call!
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13 November 2018, 04:18 AM | #20 |
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The hands to look a bit short on the OPs Explorer
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