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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet and white dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, EXPLORER, REF. 1016, MOVEMENT NO. D93169, CASE NO. 745491, MANUFACTURED IN 1961

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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel self-winding water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet and white dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, ref. 1016, movement no. D93169, case no. 745491, manufactured in 1961
Cal. 1560 nickel-finished lever movement, 25 jewels, the white dial with luminous baton, triangular and Arabic numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with screw down crown and screw back stamped II.62, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with clasp stamped 4.62, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

Lot Essay

The celebrated Explorer reference 1016 was introduced into the market in 1959, the first series featuring the non-hacking calibre 1560. One of Rolex's most popular sports watches, the Explorer is easily recognizable by its black dial with the luminous triangle at 12, luminous Arabic numerals for the other three quarters and luminous baton numerals for the remaining hours.

The present watch however is particularly unusual and rare as it is fitted with a highly attractive off-white dial and matching ivory-coloured luminous material to numerals and hands. This unusual dial was almost certainly made by special order and to the best of our knowledge, no other "albino" Explorer reference 1016 has appeared at auction to date.

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