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ginzo · 19 January 2007, 07:33 AM

Just came back from Hong Kong with my new to me Rolex Explorer ref #1016. Which has the acrylic crystal and cal. 1570 movement. Rolex stopped making this model in 1989 and replaced it with the 14270 with Sapphire crystal and white gold trimmed markers. My watch was made in 1984 and was sold in Germany, country code 100. I got all the papers, booklets and box. The watch is in mint condition. It appears to have been hardly worn. The inside movement was spotless. I have been looking for a plain non-date and thought it was going to be an Air King but when I saw the larger Explorer (36mm vs 34mm not including crown) I just had to have it. Since they stopped making the 1016 values have skyrocketed so I payed dearly.

Dan Pierce · 19 January 2007, 07:42 AM

That Explorer looks great!

Love it. The GMT ain't bad either.

Enjoy,
dP

tonelar · 19 January 2007, 08:02 AM

I'm such a fan of the black 3 6 9 explorer face... Congratulations!

mrbieler · 19 January 2007, 08:23 AM

Two beautiful classics. Awesome. I don't think you can improve on that.

Solo118 · 19 January 2007, 08:26 AM

A real gem, Enjoy

President · 19 January 2007, 08:27 AM

Nice!

Lol-x · 19 January 2007, 08:29 AM

Congratulations on a fantastic new vintage timepiece.
The 1016 is a beauty. I love mine too. It is an "L" serial so arguably, it was made in 1990.

mp0610 · 19 January 2007, 08:35 AM

Beautiful! I love the clean look of that perfect timepiece!

mrbieler · 19 January 2007, 08:36 AM

gmt 16750 · 19 January 2007, 08:42 AM

Sweet Ginzo - very sweet indeed. Love the light, creamy patina

davor · 19 January 2007, 08:47 AM

do they still make the expl 1

mrbieler · 19 January 2007, 08:49 AM

Yes, but it looks very different with the white gold dial. Still attractive but, IMHO, not as nice as the older version.

Prince · 19 January 2007, 09:10 AM

Excellent purchase, Robert. The Explorer is a great classic Rolex, and a vintage one is even better, especially the deal you made! Congratulations!!!

Flyjet601 · 19 January 2007, 09:30 AM

Great looking pair

ginzo · 19 January 2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congratulations on a fantastic new vintage timepiece.
The 1016 is a beauty. I love mine too. It is an "L" serial so arguably, it was made in 1990.

You have the last of the 1016s which should make the value at a higher premium.

ginzo · 19 January 2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davor

do they still make the expl 1

Yes they do, I considered buying one, a very nice watch but I was a sucker for the older version.

A. Jacobs · 19 January 2007, 10:11 AM

Beautiful new Rolex. Enjoy.

mike · 19 January 2007, 10:43 AM

DAMN!! That's simply beautifull!!!!!

And all the "Bits"!! Pat yourself on the back, you did GREAT!!

Big congrats!!

mikey · 19 January 2007, 01:35 PM

When did that Explorer 1 design first debut?

mrbieler · 19 January 2007, 02:02 PM

Interesting read on the Explorer
http://www.xs4all.nl/~rkeulen/watch/explorer.html

mike · 19 January 2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbieler

Interesting read on the Explorer
http://www.xs4all.nl/~rkeulen/watch/explorer.html

Excellent article on a wonderfull watch with a ton of history! Great job Jeff.

Alex Stylianou · 19 January 2007, 04:33 PM

tick tick. My 4th Birthday possibility . 25 . 11 . 2007 cant wait I'l be 14

JJ Irani · 19 January 2007, 04:34 PM

Well done, Robert....congrats on a very nice piece!!

jac67 · 19 January 2007, 11:19 PM

Congrats Robert, that is in time capsule condition. Wear it in good health.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davor

do they still make the expl 1

Yes indeed, model number 114270, he's mine D series 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

When did that Explorer 1 design first debut?

I believe in the late 1950's. This is a "pre-explorer" Explorer, date 1953, model 6298.

BTW Steve, that a nice looking one there.

John.

miner · 19 January 2007, 11:38 PM

IMO Rolex stuffed up going from this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

to the one I got

Wish I got the early version. I don't suppose Rolex will retro fit the 1016 dial.

Anyone want to swap??

ginzo · 20 January 2007, 12:04 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments. Nice article on the history provided by Jeff and some good comparsion shots of the 1016 and the 14270.

19 January 2007, 08:02 AM	#3
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I'm such a fan of the black 3 6 9 explorer face... Congratulations! __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

19 January 2007, 08:23 AM	#4
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Two beautiful classics. Awesome. I don't think you can improve on that. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

19 January 2007, 08:36 AM	#9
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	__________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

19 January 2007, 08:49 AM	#12
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Yes, but it looks very different with the white gold dial. Still attractive but, IMHO, not as nice as the older version. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

19 January 2007, 09:10 AM	#13
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Excellent purchase, Robert. The Explorer is a great classic Rolex, and a vintage one is even better, especially the deal you made! Congratulations!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

19 January 2007, 07:33 AM	#1
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	Introducing my 2nd Rolex Just came back from Hong Kong with my new to me Rolex Explorer ref #1016. Which has the acrylic crystal and cal. 1570 movement. Rolex stopped making this model in 1989 and replaced it with the 14270 with Sapphire crystal and white gold trimmed markers. My watch was made in 1984 and was sold in Germany, country code 100. I got all the papers, booklets and box. The watch is in mint condition. It appears to have been hardly worn. The inside movement was spotless. I have been looking for a plain non-date and thought it was going to be an Air King but when I saw the larger Explorer (36mm vs 34mm not including crown) I just had to have it. Since they stopped making the 1016 values have skyrocketed so I payed dearly. Attached Images

19 January 2007, 07:42 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	That Explorer looks great! Love it. The GMT ain't bad either. Enjoy, dP

19 January 2007, 08:26 AM	#5
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	A real gem, Enjoy

19 January 2007, 08:27 AM	#6
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Nice!

19 January 2007, 08:29 AM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Congratulations on a fantastic new vintage timepiece. The 1016 is a beauty. I love mine too. It is an "L" serial so arguably, it was made in 1990.

19 January 2007, 08:35 AM	#8
mp0610 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 30	Beautiful! I love the clean look of that perfect timepiece!

19 January 2007, 08:42 AM	#10
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Sweet Ginzo - very sweet indeed. Love the light, creamy patina

19 January 2007, 08:47 AM	#11
davor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: davor Location: croatia Posts: 669	do they still make the expl 1

19 January 2007, 09:30 AM	#14
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Great looking pair

19 January 2007, 10:11 AM	#17
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	Beautiful new Rolex. Enjoy. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

19 January 2007, 10:43 AM	#18
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	DAMN!! That's simply beautifull!!!!! And all the "Bits"!! Pat yourself on the back, you did GREAT!! Big congrats!!

19 January 2007, 01:35 PM	#19
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	When did that Explorer 1 design first debut?

19 January 2007, 02:02 PM	#20
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Interesting read on the Explorer http://www.xs4all.nl/~rkeulen/watch/explorer.html __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

19 January 2007, 04:33 PM	#22
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	tick tick. My 4th Birthday possibility . 25 . 11 . 2007 cant wait I'l be 14

19 January 2007, 04:34 PM	#23
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Well done, Robert....congrats on a very nice piece!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 January 2007, 12:04 AM	#26
ginzo Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT/1675 Exp/1016 Posts: 196	Thanks for all the nice comments. Nice article on the history provided by Jeff and some good comparsion shots of the 1016 and the 14270.

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