283 . Rolex
A very rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , black lacquer ‘ tropical ’ dial and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1966
Reference No . 1016 Movement No . 52 ’ 596 Case No . 1 ’ 380 ’ 636 Model Name Explorer Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1570 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 175 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped 4.66 Dimensions 36 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 80,000-150,000 USD 10,000-18,000
Explorer watches were produced to withstand the perils of alpine expeditions and the elements . This watch is among the last examples of reference 1016 to be fitted with a lacquer dial and gilt lettering . The black lacquer dial has aged to a beautiful and even tropical colour which completely transforms the look of this watch . The numerals have also aged to an ivory colour which match the hands on the watch . This watch is preserved with very sharp and original edges , and is furthermore accompanied with a bracelet stamped for the fourth quarter of 1966 , which leads us to believe that it is original to the watch . Overall , this watch is a fantastic example .