Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet, original Guarantee, Bulletin de Marche, seal, tags and original box
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Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet, original Guarantee, Bulletin de Marche, seal, tags and original box

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, EXPLORER, REF. 1016, CASE NO. 596'475, MANUFACTURED IN 1961

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Rolex. A rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet, original Guarantee, Bulletin de Marche, seal, tags and original box
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, ref. 1016, case no. 596'475, manufactured in 1961
Cal. 1560 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black gloss dial, luminous baton, Arabic and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet and clasp stamped 4.60, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.
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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.

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With Rolex Guarantee dated 27 February 1962 made out by Geneva Watch Co., Kowloon, Hong Kong, Bureaux Suisse de Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Chronomètres Watch Rate Certificate No. 14538 dated 29 November 1961, two original tags, original seal, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer card and original fitted presentation box.

This watch was originally bought by a Sergeant Mayor of the British Army as a farewell gift for himself in Hong Kong in 1962 where he had been stationed.

Certainly one of the best examples of the legendary Explorer I reference 1016 to appear in public in recent years. Evidently hardly ever worn it is preserved in close to mint overall condition, the appeal enhanced by the presence of the original bracelet, certificates, tags and box.

The celebrated Explorer reference 1016 was introduced to 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.

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