Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER, REF. 1016, CIRCA 1980

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Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Ref. 1016, circa 1980
With nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, the black matt dial with luminous baton and Arabic numerals, luminous Mercedes-style hands, sweep centre seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with screw down crown and screw back, together with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Sale room notice

Please note that this lot is sold without being imported into Switzerland.
Veuillez noter que ce lot sera vendu sans etre importe en Suisse.

Lot Essay

This watch is from the second Explorer series which was made with hacking seconds. For an example from the first series see lot 89 in this sale.
A similar watch is illustrated in Rolex Wristwatches by O. Patrizzi, first edition p. 201 and in Rolex Wristwatches by Dowling & Hess, p. 249.

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