Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep center seconds

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER, REF. 1016, CIRCA 1960

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Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep center seconds
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Ref. 1016, circa 1960
With nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, the black matt dial with luminous baton and Arabic numerals, luminous Mercedes-style hands, sweep center seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with screw back and screw down crown, together with a stainless steel Rolex buckle, accompanied by Rolex original fitted presentation box, Rolex Guarantee and performance card, booklets and outer packaging, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

The Explorer model was patented in Geneva in 1953 and was designed for use in extreme conditions.

The present lot includes the original performance card that indicates the watch was tested at Rolex on 9 September 1960, and the Guarantee that indicates the watch was sold in February of 1961.

A similar watch is illustrated in Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, p. 248.

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