Rolex Explorer Mark III Dial 1016
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Explorer crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive mark III matte dial with
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Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Mark III Dial 1016
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rolex Explorer crafted in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive mark III matte dial with
Stainless Steel
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W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
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W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 8 in
Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Matte Mark1 Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.48 in Dm 1.42 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer 1016 Tropical Gilt Chapter Ring Dial Automatic Mens Watch 36MM
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Westlake Village, CA
For sale is this Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 1016 Vintage Mens Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck, NY
Rolex Explorer 1016 Men's Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Stationary bezel
1966 Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial Ref. 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dubai, AE
Glossy Gilt Explorer Introduced in 1960 and in production until 1989, the Rolex Explorer 1016 is
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Explorer Ref. 1016, 1972
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Explorer 1, Ref. 1016, serial number = 1972, Oyster Bracelet, original, near mint dial.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Tropical Dial 1016
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm, vintage Rolex Explorer in stainless steel. Featuring a distinctive rare tropical dial with
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (35 mm
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (35 mm
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
“There’s something special about the simplicity of an Explorer”- Josh Bonifas. This is a later
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Explorer I Men's Steel Watch Ref. 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer I Men's Steel Watch Ref. 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case ( 36
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Vintage Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Mod. 1016 - Automatic winding. Stainless steel case
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1967
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, circa 1967, with beautiful case condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Gilt Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautiful all-around example of a 1016 Explorer with an early gilt dial. This combination was
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1975
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Collectible vintage Rolex stainless steel Explorer I wristwatch, Ref. 1016, with hack feature and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Vintage Gents Stainless Steel Tropical Dial 1016
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer Vintage Gents Wristwatch, tropical dial with hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel "Hacking" Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This stainless steel Rolex Explorer features a mint condition case, hacking mechanism and soft
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned C/1967 Rolex Gilt Dial Explorer Ref. #1016
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The history of this watch offers a unique opportunity for the Explorer collector. It was acquired
Steel
Rolex Tiffany & Co. Stainless Steel Explorer Chronometer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
vintage Explorer offers a truly understated look, however this piece, despite its reserved appearance
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage 1016 Explorer Gilt Underline Dial 1963 With Military Inscription
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Vintage 1016 Explorer Gilt Underline Dial 1963 With Military Inscription - Automatic winding
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 with 47 Pages of Documentation
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 with 47 Pages of Documentation - Automatic winding
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 with 47 Pages of Documentation
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch 1016 with 47 Pages of Documentation - Automatic winding
Vintage Rolex Explorer Men's Steel Watch Rare Tropical Gilt Dial Mod. 1016
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Automatic winding. Stainless steel case (36mm diameter). Very rare and collectible tropical gilt dial with Arabic numerals and stick markers. Strap band with stainless steel Rolex b...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch circa 1963
By Rolex
Located in Chicago, IL
Rolex Explorer 1, Ref. 1016, with hack feature, cal. 1570 movement. Original dial and hands in
Stainless Steel
1963 Rolex Explorer Ref 5500-1002, Cal 1530 Automatic S/Steel Mens' Watch
By Rolex
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Explorer Reference 1016. Instead of 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified' the dials would spell
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a beautiful example of a Rolex Explorer I reference 1016. The dial is 100% original and has
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer I Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This a mint example of a Rolex Explorer I reference 1016 from the 1970s. The case is very sharp and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1987
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of the Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, from the 1980s
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch, Ref. 1016,. Complete with box, papers, booklets, and
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a mint and unused example of an original Rolex Explorer I reference 1016 retailed by
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch with Gilt Dial Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a great example of a stainless steel Rolex Explorer wristwatch from the 1960s. The watch
Stainless Steel
Tudor Stainless Steel Prince Oysterdate Ranger Wristwatch Ref 9050/0
By Tudor
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Explorer ref 1016.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 1016, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer Reference #: 1016. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 0 MM
Rolex Stainless Steel Tropical Dial Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Model: Explorer Reference: 1016 Circa: 1966 Cal. 1560 automatic jewelled movement
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Tropical Dial Automatic Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Wristwatch Model: Explorer Reference: 1016 Circa: 1966 Cal
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS 1016 Explorer 1 ref# 1016 c. 1975
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS 1016 Explorer 1 ref # 1016 4.0 million serial# circa 1975. 36mm diameter case, matte black
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Explorer Ref. 1016 Vintage 1964
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016, Vintage 1964 watch. Matte black dial, stainless steel case/bracelet, 36.0
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W6410 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 1016 Age: Gender: Mens Complete With
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, automatic movement, 36mm. Ref. 1016 with stainless steel
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer 1, Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in Verona, IT
Stainless steel Rolex Explorer 1, ref. 1016, circa 1980. Original matte black dial with luminous
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016, 2.95 million serial # circa 1971. 36mm diameter case with smooth
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W6178 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 1016 Age: 1960's Gender: Mens
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Vintage
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W6178 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer I Model Ref: 1016 Age: 1960's Gender: Mens
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Steel Explorer 1 ref. 1016 circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 "Tiffany & Co." Dial ref. 1016 circa 1966. 1.37M serial 36mm diameter case with
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer 1 ref # 1016 circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref # 1016 36mm diameter case circa 1972 with original matte black dial with
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer Wristwatch Ref 1016 1966
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer wristwatch, Ref. 1016, 1966. This has a rare gilt dial, which
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 c. 1966
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 36mm diameter oyster case with smooth bezel serial #1.4 million circa
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer Ref 1016 circa 1968
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer Ref 1016, serial 1.75million, circa 1968. Beautiful condition
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer I ref. 1016 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer 1 ref 1016 very late production model 9.0 million serial # circa 1985. 36mm
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch ref 1016 serial #1.2 million circa 1965. 36mm diameter
Stainless Steel
1975 Rolex Explorer I Stainless Steel 1016 Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
was the first COSC certified chronometer to be fitted as standard in a Rolex Explorer. The ref 1016
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch Ref 1016
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer 1 Wristwatch, ref 1016 serial # 2.1 million circa 1969. Great
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I 1016 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007963 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: I Model Number: 1016
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I 1016 Men's Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Xupes Reference: W007721 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer Model Variant: I Model Number: 1016
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer I ref. 1016 circa 1970s
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
coming soon.
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer I Gilt Dial ref. 1016 c. 1959
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex Explorer 1 ref. 1016 c. with original gilt dial turned deep mahogany brown with patinaed
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Glossy Gilt Explorer Dial 5513 Steel Automatic Watch, 1964
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5513 Year: 1964 Serial number: 11xxxxx Reference: C03610 Many have seen Rolex signature design the 3,6,9 known to be the explorer dial as it is frequentl...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage GMT-Master Pepsi Tropical Dial 1675
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage GMT-Master Pepsi in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a matte black gilt dial which over time has transformed into what is known as a Tropical dial. Complementing the case...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer With Box and Papers, circa 1999
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Explorer / Reference 14270 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1999 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 44mm X Diameter 35mm...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph Ref. #6239, Circa 1966
By Rolex
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Rolex Daytona Blue Cosmograph 6239 Circa 1966 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered for sale. This ...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Rolex Explorer 5504 Watch
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Explorer crafted in stainless steel by Rolex. Features a matte black dial with arabic numbers and a steel bezel. Fitted with a plastic glass, a self-winding automatic movement...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner Tropical Brown Glossy Gilt Dial 5512 Steel Automatic Watch 1960
By Rolex
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Vintage Rolex Model: 5512 Year: 1960 Serial number: 55xxxx Reference: C03729; C03603 Case: Show sign of wear with slight polish from previous; inner case back stamped 5512 II...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 36mm 114270
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A mens 36mm Explorer wristwatch in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied arabic numbers and a fixed smooth bezel. Fitted with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Explorer Honeycomb Dial 6298
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A vintage 36mm stainless steel Rolex Explorer. Features a silver "honeycomb" dial with applied hour markers and Arabic numerals 3, 6, and 9. Fitted with plastic glass and a self-wind...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A 36mm Explorer crafted in Oystersteel by Rolex. Featuring a black dial with applied Arabic numbers and a smooth fixed bezel. Fitted with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and po...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Vintage Explorer II Steve McQueen Albino Mark II Dial 1655
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A rare Steve Mcqueen Rolex Explorer II labelled the albino. Hard to come by, the orange 24-hour hand the Explorer is iconically known for has faded over the years to white, ultimatel...
Stainless Steel
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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