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When a desire becomes obsession: 1971 Rolex Explorer I Ref. 1016


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Not a full package but it came with booklets, spare folded link and domed crystal

 

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Serial number puts it to mid/late 1971, sold around 1972 which was not uncommon, the Rolex Explorer was a shelf hugger at that time

 

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Clasp stamped 4 71 which seems to be correct

 

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Service dial with great lume

 

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What do you think?

 

 

Cheers

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Great looking piece. I wish they would make a modern version in 39mm with the exact same styling! The new explorers are such a disappointment!

I was thinking the same. I love the 1016 but have always hesitated because of size.

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Yes, the size is a factor when wearing it, but it is pretty much the same size as the 36mm DJ's and those get wrist time, but not this one. It just doesn't seem to get that much wrist time as my other Rollies. 

 

I still really like mine. Once considered selling it, but have since decided against it.

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Finally got the chance to congratulate on that excellent Explorer you built ;)

 

I almost had forgotten about your 1016 built, but as soon as I saw the topic I surely first thought that you had ordered a gen.

Wouldn´t want to disclose the "super Franken" earlier as this built "fooled" almost all of us here on RWG.

Here is which two very minor details I found.

 

Great built, 1680!

Wear it often and in good health! :)

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