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Céfiro · 12 November 2010, 04:00 AM

Hello:

This is my Rolex Explorer 1016:

Case number 2213113, from 1969

Wonderful black matt dial (IMO the most elegant of Rolex dials)

36 mm strong steel case

1570 calibre

Brazalet 7836 with 382 end pieces:

Unfortunately, tritium is repainted:

I hope you like it

darthmouse · 12 November 2010, 10:24 AM

Very nice 1016.

Yazo · 12 November 2010, 12:42 PM

Beautiful!!

Nicko · 12 November 2010, 07:41 PM

¡Me gusta muchisimo!

Nicko · 12 November 2010, 07:43 PM

¡Me gusta muchisimo!

Lol-x · 12 November 2010, 08:58 PM

Looks great for a 41 year old

Its got some character marks but those are great.

This watch will still be a classic in 50 years from now.

buz-lh · 12 November 2010, 09:28 PM

What a beauty! A timeless design.

sea-dweller · 13 November 2010, 12:49 PM

Classic !

adam78 · 13 November 2010, 11:44 PM

For comparison, here is my similar vintage 1016, case back dated II 69, SN 2,168 XXX...I think both yours and mine might have later (ca. 80s) tritium service dials (not relumed), as the long and slender coronet is indicative of that. Frankly I've always found the dial on mine to be more attractive than the original late '60s dials I've seen; sometimes the numerals look too funky on those. Mine is also on a 7836 bracelet, but the end pieces are 280s. I've read both that 280 or 258 are correct for the 1016.

levallois · 14 November 2010, 12:36 AM

Your watch is beautiful, sir!

For comparison, I received my circa 1965 Explorer about 2 weeks ago and I believe it has the original dial.

Céfiro · 14 November 2010, 03:15 AM

Thank you guys.

I love to see another beautiful Explorer here.

Nos vemos

Céfiro · 14 November 2010, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

For comparison, here is my similar vintage 1016, case back dated II 69, SN 2,168 XXX...I think both yours and mine might have later (ca. 80s) tritium service dials (not relumed), as the long and slender coronet is indicative of that. Frankly I've always found the dial on mine to be more attractive than the original late '60s dials I've seen; sometimes the numerals look too funky on those. Mine is also on a 7836 bracelet, but the end pieces are 280s. I've read both that 280 or 258 are correct for the 1016.

I think are diferent dials. You can see it in EXPLORER and ROLEX letters and crown is diferent too.

adam78 · 14 November 2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Céfiro

I think are diferent dials. You can see it in EXPLORER and ROLEX letters and crown is diferent too.

Yes, perhaps you're right.

Céfiro · 14 November 2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by levallois

Your watch is beautiful, sir!

For comparison, I received my circa 1965 Explorer about 2 weeks ago and I believe it has the original dial.

I think your is a beautiful original gloss black gilt dial.

Subexplorer · 14 November 2010, 11:12 AM

Hello Cefiro and Adam!!
beautiful watches friends! Thanks for sharing!
The 1016 is a "pending asignature" in my collection.
I like the oldtimer Explorers much more than the present made rendition, though I own a 114270 which gives me much pleasure as a dalily working watch.
I will be looking for a nice 1016 soon.
Thank you again folks!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

Céfiro · 15 November 2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subexplorer

Hello Cefiro and Adam!!
beautiful watches friends! Thanks for sharing!
The 1016 is a "pending asignature" in my collection.
I like the oldtimer Explorers much more than the present made rendition, though I own a 114270 which gives me much pleasure as a dalily working watch.
I will be looking for a nice 1016 soon.
Thank you again folks!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

Hola Abel:

Don't wait too much. In Europe is a good time to buy vintage Rolex.

Saludos

Subexplorer · 15 November 2010, 03:26 AM

Thank you Céfiro for your kind answer.
I got an eye on a 1016 here. This type is not so often found here in my Country.
Will see what happens.
Kind regards, Abel.

valentine · 20 November 2010, 05:37 AM

NICE! here is my 1960 "bond" explorer 1016! gilt closed minute track dial and only 251 cases away from ian flemings personal watch:)

Dr. Robert · 20 November 2010, 05:39 AM

Fab explorer, Valentine!

I dig it!

oh_please · 23 November 2010, 04:41 PM

You've made an excellent choice!

After years of waiting, my very first vintage purchase was a 1016 from 1965 and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Along with the Sub (which was my second purchase), it's the absolute iconic Rolex.

The elegance of the dial still blows me away. It looks as contemporary today as it did when Eisenhower was in the Oval Office. A timeless classic that will look great on my son's (or daughter's) wrist. But not anytime soon.

12 November 2010, 04:00 AM	#1
Céfiro Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spain Posts: 21	Let me show my 1016 Explorer Hello: This is my Rolex Explorer 1016: Case number 2213113, from 1969 Wonderful black matt dial (IMO the most elegant of Rolex dials) 36 mm strong steel case 1570 calibre Brazalet 7836 with 382 end pieces: Unfortunately, tritium is repainted: I hope you like it

12 November 2010, 08:58 PM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,245	Looks great for a 41 year old Its got some character marks but those are great. This watch will still be a classic in 50 years from now. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

12 November 2010, 09:28 PM	#7
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	What a beauty! A timeless design. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

13 November 2010, 12:49 PM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Classic ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

13 November 2010, 11:44 PM	#9
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	For comparison, here is my similar vintage 1016, case back dated II 69, SN 2,168 XXX...I think both yours and mine might have later (ca. 80s) tritium service dials (not relumed), as the long and slender coronet is indicative of that. Frankly I've always found the dial on mine to be more attractive than the original late '60s dials I've seen; sometimes the numerals look too funky on those. Mine is also on a 7836 bracelet, but the end pieces are 280s. I've read both that 280 or 258 are correct for the 1016. __________________ Cheers, Adam

12 November 2010, 10:24 AM	#2
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Very nice 1016.

12 November 2010, 12:42 PM	#3
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Beautiful!!

12 November 2010, 07:41 PM	#4
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	¡Me gusta muchisimo!

12 November 2010, 07:43 PM	#5
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	¡Me gusta muchisimo!

14 November 2010, 12:36 AM	#10
levallois "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 30	Your watch is beautiful, sir! For comparison, I received my circa 1965 Explorer about 2 weeks ago and I believe it has the original dial.

14 November 2010, 03:15 AM	#11
Céfiro Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spain Posts: 21	Thank you guys. I love to see another beautiful Explorer here. Nos vemos

14 November 2010, 11:12 AM	#15
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Cefiro and Adam!! beautiful watches friends! Thanks for sharing! The 1016 is a "pending asignature" in my collection. I like the oldtimer Explorers much more than the present made rendition, though I own a 114270 which gives me much pleasure as a dalily working watch. I will be looking for a nice 1016 soon. Thank you again folks! Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

15 November 2010, 03:26 AM	#17
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you Céfiro for your kind answer. I got an eye on a 1016 here. This type is not so often found here in my Country. Will see what happens. Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 November 2010, 05:39 AM	#19
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,289	Fab explorer, Valentine! I dig it! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 November 2010, 04:41 PM	#20
oh_please "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 13	A true classic You've made an excellent choice! After years of waiting, my very first vintage purchase was a 1016 from 1965 and I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Along with the Sub (which was my second purchase), it's the absolute iconic Rolex. The elegance of the dial still blows me away. It looks as contemporary today as it did when Eisenhower was in the Oval Office. A timeless classic that will look great on my son's (or daughter's) wrist. But not anytime soon.

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