Hello!
Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we have a rare dial for a vintage Explorer.
Rolex Explorer Mega Fat Luminous
Ref.1016 Serial.17 (manufactured around 1968)
Cal.1570 Hard bracelet 7206/FF58 Clasp code 68.1
Accessories: Box
SOLD OUT!!
The third generation Explorer "Ref. 1016" manufactured from around 1960 to around 1990
During the long manufacturing period, various specification changes have been made.
Vintage Explorer.
This is a popular model with a wide variety of dial variations.
The item we have in stock this time is the early matte dial/MK1 manufactured around 1968.
The MK1 dial has a crown mark in a font that resembles a frog's leg.
The dial is called
"Frogfoot."
This MK1 dial,
This is a rare dial with rare features that are different from regular dials.
This is a comparison photo with Ref. 1016 (right), manufactured in our store around 1983.
What do you think?
It's the same Ref. 1016, but it looks completely different.
Yes!! Pay attention to the 3, 6, and 9 indexes!!
This particular watch (left) has thick luminous indexes at 3, 6, and 9.
It features an adorable shape and a rare dial commonly known as
"mega fat."
Even so, the thickness is completely different.
Some of the later L series also have dials with fat fonts,
The MK1/Mega Fat is said to be the thickest luminous material among the Ref. 1016 models.
This fat, bloated 3-6-9 index.
The numbers are about to collapse (laughs).
It's a cute dial with a vintage feel.
The dial condition is slightly stained due to aging,
It will be almost invisible to the naked eye.
The condition is good, there are scratches on the case and bracelet,
Overall condition is good.
The middle case has a slightly polished feel,
It is relatively sturdy.
The Swiss rivet bracelet is stamped with the year '68, so it matches the date.
The breath is in good condition and there is little creasing.
Accessories include a box (outer box 1016 with reflector seal).
Wrist shot!!
I can't get enough of those plump 3, 6 and 9!!
It's a tasteful dial.
Vintage Explorer "Ref.1016/MK1"
This is one of the rare early dials with mega fat font!!
The dial and bracelet are in perfect harmony, so I highly recommend it!!
This product has been overhauled at our affiliated workshop.
If you are looking for a rare Ref . 1016 model,
please consider this one.
The Rolex Explorer Ref.1016 No.17 Mega Fat introduced this time is here
Click here for Commit Ginza's Explorer I Ref.1016/purchase price list
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Commit Ginza Executive Advisor
Tsuyoshi Kaneko
