#361 - Exquisitely burnt dial! Introducing the Vintage Explorer 1016!

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Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we have a vintage model of the popular Explorer.

Rolex Explorer All Tritium
Ref.1016 Serial.40 series (manufactured around 1974)
Cal.1570 Accessories: Box
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The third generation Explorer "Ref. 1016" was manufactured from around 1960 to around 1989. This vintage Explorer underwent various specification changes over its long production period.
The item that has arrived this time was manufactured around 1974, and is a later model equipped with a "hack function" that stops the second hand when the crown is pulled out.

The dial is a "Type 2 dial" that is said to have a relatively large number of burnt marks, making it suitable for the era.

This particular watch has exquisite hands, indexes, and slightly burnt tritium, and the dial is in excellent condition.

The bracelet is a US Rolex 5-link Jubilee bracelet.

The buckle is the popular "Big Logo" design, featuring the Rolex logo and crown!

The condition is good, with small scratches on the case and bracelet due to use, but no major scratches and the case is in fairly good condition considering its age.
This is unavoidable with a bracelet, but there is some creasing appropriate to its age.

Wrist shot!!
The burnt dial and US Jubilee bracelet match perfectly, creating a truly outstanding piece!

With its exquisite tritium tanning and beautiful dial condition, this vintage Explorer "Ref. 1016" big logo, US Jubilee specification is a gem for connoisseurs!
If you are looking for a vintage explorer, please consider this one.