FS: 1963 Rolex Explorer I (Ref. 1016) "SWISS only" Chapter Ring

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FS: 1963 Rolex Explorer I (Ref. 1016) "SWISS only" Chapter Ring Exclamation Dial



Offered at $36,250 USD We are always open to offers and trades. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or by calling (213) 293-0555

Stock # RLXEXP101663
Brand Rolex
Style Explorer I
Model 1016
Serial 90XXXX
Size Men's
Material SS
Dial Glossy Gilt 3-6-9 "Chapter Ring"
Millimeters 36mm
Bracelet Rolex "U.S.A. Made" Oval-Link Jubilee Bracelet W/ 55 End Pieces

CASE & BRACELET
The strong case has been only lightly polished in the past and shows very full and symmetrical lugs that feature light honest signs of use. The smooth stainless steel bezel has been lightly polished as well and shows very light signs of use. The Rolex "U.S.A Made" oval-links Jubilee bracelet with 55 end pieces is in great overall condition and displays only some stretch from use and retains 21 links.

DIAL & HANDS
The original “SWISS only" gilt chapter ring exclamation point dial is in breathtakingly remarkable condition. The dial itself retains its glossy “mirror-like” finish and shows only very light spidering along the top outer edges of the dial, which are only visible under magnification. The gilt of the chapter ring and text remains fully intact and undamaged and is a rich golden coloration. The lume plots have taken on a handsome sandy patina, and exhibit no degradation throughout, the exclamation point remains full and round without degradation as well. The original hands match the dial perfectly and exhibit some light corrosion which is common for hands of this era, under U.V. light inspection the minute hands show very minor cracking and the lume remains completely stable, the hour and sweep-seconds hand remain fully intact.

ACCESSORIES
None. Watch is running perfectly and keeping time, additional service history is unknown.


















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