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This Explorer is in overall great, honest vintage condition consistent with its age. The case is in very good condition with normal signs of wear with scratches. The inside caseback is stamped "1016." The caseback has a personal engraving "C.R.B 12.25.82." The serial and reference numbers are clearly visible between the lugs. The dial is in overall great condition with some darker patina on the left side of the dial that can be hard to notice. The lume on the dial an din the hands has aged to a pleasing pale yellow color. The hands have developed light patina; the lume on the hands match the color of the lume on the dial. This has a no. 78360 Oyster bracelet with 12 links and no. 580 end links. The back of the clasp is stamped "F" indicating it is from 1981. The bracelet is in overall good, honest condition with some scratches and a little stretch between the links which is not uncommon.
Rolex introduced the 1016 Explorer in 1959 and it was in production until 1989 making it one of the longest running produced references from the brand. At the beginning of the run Rolex made the dials glossy and then switched to the matte style around 1966. Collectors have identified 5 different dial variations for the matte dial 1016s. This example is circa 1978 and features a Mark 4 dial. One defining characteristic of this dial is the tall coronet which is pretty easy to identify especially when comparing to other mark dials.
This example is coming directly from the original owner who purchased it in 1983 at the Tiffany & Co. store in Beverly Hills. Making this example more special is the fact that the dial is dual stamped with the legendary retailer "Tiffany & Co" a detail that attracted him to get it. The "Tiffany & Co." stamp takes this watch to the next level of rarity and collectability; something that collectors seek out. The original owner kept the original punched papers and receipt after all these years which is amazing, he mentioned tossing the box at some point, but we are thankful he kept the papers. When examining the papers we can see the Tiffany registry number hand-written on the top and corresponding number on the receipt - we love the little details! In 1983 this watch cost $795 and the engraving was an additional $6.75 - get us a time machine! The original owner also got an appraisal from Tiffany & Co. about a year later and that has the corresponding registry number on it as-well. Funny enough, they did get the purchase date mixed up, everyone makes mistakes.
For the full story behind this watch, be sure to check out the accompanying video in the listing.
This vintage Rolex Explorer is absolutely gorgeous. Love the look, feel, and history.
Nice watch! As per described
I have been searching for this model with the Jubilee bracelet for a long time. Bob's had the right watch at the right price. Purchased online. No issues and received quickly.
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