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The Inside Story
2023 marks the 70th anniversary of one of Rolex’s original sports watches, the Explorer. Named in celebration of the intrepid adventurers that climbed Everest, it is a firm favourite with fans of Rolex sports watches and has been in the catalogue uninterrupted for the past seven decades.
We are really delighted to be offering this very special Explorer reference 1016 from 1967 with incredible gilt dial.
This is truly one of the best gilt-Explorers that we have seen the last years !
The dial is stunning and glossy with all the lume intact.
The case is in really nice condition too, with a smooth bezel that has good edges. Accompanying the watch are the original punched big chronometer timing papers, which is a lovely addition to this special vintage Rolex.
The watch comes with a solid-link Oyster bracelet, reference 78360, fitted with 580 endlinks with a clasp stamped ‘VF’. The watch has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker.
Finding really beautiful vintage Rolex watches is not easy in the current market and we are delighted to be able to offer this beautiful watch. Drop us a line to pay us a visit or arrange a call.
Specifications:
- Reference 1016
- 36mm steel case
- Serial 158xxxx dating to 1967
- awesome Gilt dial
- Punched big chronometer paper
- Oyster bracelet reference 78360 with 580 endlinks
- Fully checked by our watchmaker
- One-year mechanical warranty
- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch
- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping
This watch has been certified at Certifiwatch under registration number CF-0104199
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We Love Watches
We are passionate about vintage watches and we love talking about them! That is why we don't sell our watches with a simple "Add to cart" button, but instead try to emulate a truly boutique experience online. Helping you find your perfect vintage watch is our Watch Department’s raison d’etre. Whatever you would like to ask, please do. Building our community of watch lovers is central to our mission at Bulang and Sons.
We Know Watches
At Bulang and Sons we have sold thousands of watches over the years. We are a small team of experienced collectors and connoisseurs who are all part of an extensive global network of buyers and sellers. We have a great reputation for offering only the highest quality watches. We have one simply rule: we only buy and sell watches we want to own ourselves. And yes, we are still collectors too.
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As collectors, we know how intense the search for a specific vintage watch can be. Once you find it at Bulang and Sons, we want to make things easy, safe and fast for you. Therefore, we offer the most comprehensive return policy and warranty; you will not find a safer place on the internet to buy a vintage watch. You can relax and enjoy your deal with Bulang and Sons.