No. 1315 ~ Rare! Mega Fat/Frogfoot Dial Now in Stock! Introducing the Vintage Explorer 1016 68 All Tritium!

Hello!
Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we have a rare dial for a vintage Explorer.
Rolex Explorer Mega Fat All Tritium
Ref.1016 Serial.17 (manufactured around 1968)
Cal.1570 7206/FF58 Clasp 67.1 Back 67.4
Accessories: Main unit only
SOLD OUT!!


The third generation Explorer "Ref. 1016" was manufactured from around 1960 to around 1990. Various specification changes were made during the long production period, making it a very popular vintage 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 is a popular dial nicknamed "Frogfoot" because the font on the crown mark resembles a frog's foot.
Important point!
The condition of the dial and luminous material is in very good condition for a watch manufactured around 1968.
The evenly-burned tritium on the hands and indexes also looks great!
I get the impression that many of these pieces have had their needles replaced, but what's appealing about them is the originality of the needles.
This early MK1/Frogfoot dial is a rare specimen with a rare feature that makes it look clearly different from normal dials.

This is a comparison photo with the Ref. 1016/Frogfoot (right), which was also manufactured around 1968.
Can you see how the thickness of the 3, 6, and 9 indexes are completely different? The model we are introducing today (left) has thick luminous indexes at 3, 6, and 9, and features an adorable shape and a rare dial commonly referred to as "mega fat."
It's interesting to see such differences even among Explorers of the same era. There are some small scratches on the case and bracelet from use, but the watch is in good overall condition.

The middle case has a slightly polished feel to it, but it is not overly finished and is very sturdy!! As you can see, the rivet bracelet is in good condition with no noticeable scratches. Although there is some wrinkling, it is a bracelet that makes a very good impression when you hold it in your hand. The clasp engraving also matches perfectly with the year '68!! Wrist shot!! What a lovely dial with a vintage feel!!
Vintage Explorer "Ref.1016/MK1" is rare!
This is a recommended model with an early mega fat dial and well-matched parts!!
The beautiful tritium luminous surface is also very attractive!
A well-equipped mega fat/explorer like this is definitely rare.
If you are looking for a Ref . 1016 with a great atmosphere , please consider this one .