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Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce a recommended watch!Today, it's a tropical mirror dial Vintage Explorer/Ref.1016!!

ROLEX Explorer Tropical Mirror All TritiumRef.1016 Serial.13 (manufactured around 1966)Cal.1570 FF80/7206 Clasp code 66.4 Case back 66.2Accessories: Watch onlySOLD OUT!!Back in stock! Please consider it if you are looking for one.

 

This time, we are introducing a mirror dial that existed on models manufactured until around 1967.

The mirror dial has an attractive beautiful luster like a mirror,and is a rare dial that is overwhelmingly fewer in number among vintage models.

Nevertheless, I strongly feel the demand for 1016 recently.It's a popular vintage model that sells relatively quickly after arriving.

This time, the incoming item is a mirror dial, which seems to be getting very scarce.

The jet-black mirror with excellent condition that arrived the other day was quite good,but the item introduced today is a tropical dial with a wonderful brown aging.

Tropical dials have individual differences in the degree of brown change,but this mirror dial is a tropical mirror that has undergone a drastic brown change.

While 1016 mirror dials themselves are scarce,a mirror dial that has changed this much to tropical is rare. 

This is a comparison shot with our store's display item, the Ref.1016 jet-black mirror (right).

How is it?Can you see the clear difference in color compared to the jet-black dial on the right?

This dial shows wonderful aging that can truly be called vintage.

The brown color becomes stronger from the center of the dial to the right,but such a change is common with tropical mirrors.

The tropical dial and gold lettering combine to create a cool look~.

The dial has some age-related deterioration,but the mirror's luster remains firmly, showing a golden shine.

The index luminous material is in good condition!!It's in excellent condition with almost no missing luminous material.

The luminous material is all tritium.

The hands are also aging nicely!The balance between the hand luminous material and the index luminous material is also well maintained! 

The condition has scratches from use commensurate with its age,but the case is in good condition with a solid impression.

As you can see, the mid-case has not been excessively polished,and is in good condition.

The rivet bracelet is an indispensable point for models of this era!!

The buckle is stamped 66-2. 

The rivet bracelet has a natural stretch,but this is also part of the vintage charm.

Wrist shot!! Looks cool!
This is a rare tropical mirror, truly a vintage piece! 

Vintage Explorer "Ref.1016/66"
This is a recommended tropical mirror where you can enjoy wonderful aging!
It's rare for us to get tropical mirrors with such exquisite aging!!
If you're looking for one, make sure to get it while it's available!
Customers looking for a super cool 1016 mirror dial,
Please consider it carefully.

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高級腕時計専門店 コミット銀座 エグゼクティブアドバイザー / 鑑定士歴:2005年~現在

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