Is it the size that's making you hesitant? What do you normally wear?
I share your opinion that the 1016 is the most beautiful Rolex. That doesn't however mean I feel like wearing it every day. Sometimes it's just "too classical/classy" looking, at least when worn on bracelet. At least try leather before selling, it roughens it up a bit.
Lol, must plead non guilty of that J, but was actually considering asking you to clone that engraving to a caseback that would actually fit my 1016 - with that weird quarter an all! Do you think you could achieve the "double stamp" effect somehow?
Regarding the VI on Rolex/Tudor watches from 1966, most accepted theory is that someone in assembly line just made a mistake when going for "IV" (mirrored). Other theories of course involved "number of the beast" and various satanic Rolex connections... As far as I know (note, limited knowledge) there are no IV.66 or V.66 Rolex watches, although this does seem like a bold statement.
Here's my explorer cb:
^^+1 to what Simon says!
As always a great attention to details and fantastic photos. Don't think it's possible to get a better 201/a than this without going gen, hope it gets some wrist time too despite that fierce competition in your watch box