Live Auction 18894IMPORTANT WATCHES Including The Titanium Collection and an Important Private Asian Collection Part 3
ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET AND TROPICAL GILT DIAL
Lot 2367 ROLEX
EXPLORER WITH TROPICAL GILT DIAL, REF. 1016

ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET AND TROPICAL GILT DIAL

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, EXPLORER MODEL, REF. 1016, CASE NO. 1'053'687, CIRCA 1964

Closed13 July 2020

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HKD 150,000

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ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET AND TROPICAL GILT DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, EXPLORER MODEL, REF. 1016, CASE NO. 1'053'687, CIRCA 1964
Movement: Cal. 1560, automatic, 26 jewels, signed
Dial: Signed
Case: Screw down crown, screw back, inside case back stamped 1016, I.64, 36 mm. diam., signed
With: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 180 mm.

Specialist note

The present example is distinguished by its beautifully tropical “gilt” dial found on the later series of Explorer models. Early series featured outer chapter rings printed in silver and the signature likewise in silver. According to the serial number of this watch it was made in 1964, also confirmed by the case back stamped I.64 for the first quarter of 1964.

Enhancing its overall appeal, the watch stands out through its very warm and appealing tropical dial. Gradually changing from black to a dark brown colour.