Description: RARE 1960 Rolex Oyster Explorer 1016 36mm Gilt Chapter Ring Swiss Only A chance to own a super rare piece of Rolex history. This is the most iconic explorer known within Rolex, with this version being the very first produced. It features a gilt, chapter ring gloss dial that over time has taken on more of a matte appearance. This is the ‘Type 1’ dial being the very earliest SCOC produced after the very small run of OCC dials. The hands are later and have had the lume matched to the dial, though this is common among these early 1960 versions. The watch picks up a Geiger reading of around 1 uSv/hr meaning radium is present within the dial lume. Watch is running well as shown on the timegrapher. No service history, no box, no papers. Condition is as pictured. Watch is provided as head only (pictures on bracelet for reference on 78360) but can be put on a bracelet if discussed first, I have 7836 or 78360 bracelets which fit to this watch. I’ve priced this very fairly, below any similar examples and even close to matte dial examples. PX is welcome at PX prices. Watch will be sent to authentication centre for UK buyers.
Price: 9495 GBP
Location: Ilkeston
End Time: 2024-12-07T10:20:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Strap Material: No Strap
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Dial Colour: Black
Year Manufactured: 1960
With Papers: No
Gender: Men's
Reference Number: 1016
Vintage: Yes
With Service Records: No
Brand: Rolex
Department: Men
Type: Wristwatch
Display Type: Analog
Lug Width: 20 mm
Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer
Style: Luxury
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
