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Kaneko will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we have a vintage Explorer with a mirror dial!!

Rolex Explorer
Reference 1016 Serial 74 (manufactured around 1961)
Accessories: Main unit only
Cal.1560 FF58/7206 Clasp code 62.2 Back cover 62.2
SOLD OUT!!

The third-generation Explorer "Ref. 1016" manufactured from around 1959 to around 1990

During the long manufacturing period, various changes were made to the specifications.
It's a vintage Explorer.

The latest arrival is the earliest circle mirror dial, which is extremely rare.

This particular dial is one of the earliest mirror dials,
A track-shaped minute circle is printed along the outer edge of the dial.
It is called a "chapter ring," "circle mirror," or "MM dial."
This is a mirror dial made up until around 1963.

When the circle is added, the vintage color becomes stronger,
It's a more classic design!

I have the impression that mirror dials are becoming less common these days.
Among them, the circle mirror is a rare dial that is rarely available in our store.

There are many individual differences in the glossiness of mirror dials.

Furthermore, when it comes to the MM dial,
I get the impression that many of them have lost their luster.
This particular watch has a beautifully glossy and attractive mirror dial.

I can't get enough of this shiny mirror.

The gold letters and circle shining against the jet black mirror make this a really cool piece!

There are some small scratches on the dial, but as an individual manufactured around 1961,
It is maintained in excellent condition.

The index luminous material is missing at the 6 o'clock position,
The rest remain relatively intact.

This dial is commonly known as "6-dot" It is said that
This is a rare dial with a circular luminous element on the minute circle at 6 o'clock.

When you look at the luminous points together with the bar indexes,
It is also called the exclamation dial because it resembles an exclamation mark .

It is said that this dial was one of the first to use tritium, and has a reduced radium content and uses tritium in addition.

The hour and minute hands were replaced in later years, but the atmosphere has not been particularly affected.
Therefore, the price is also attractively set.

The condition is age-appropriate with some scratches,
The case and bracelet are sturdy.

The case is in good condition and has no excessive finishing!

This rivet bracelet is a must-have for a mirror dial!

The buckle is a crown buckle! It has a certain charm!
Clasp will be the second term in 62!

The rivet bracelet is in good condition and highly recommended!

Wrist shot!! So cool!!
This glossy jet black circle mirror is an incredibly cool piece!

Vintage Explorer Ref. 1016 Circle Mirror 6 Dot 1961
This is a recommended vintage model with a mirror dial in excellent condition!
The mirror dial itself is in good condition, but it seems to be worn out.
It's rare to find such shiny circle mirrors in stock!
Overhaul has also been completed at our affiliated workshop.
If you are looking for a circle mirror with a great atmosphere, please consider this one.

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