Rolex Explorer 1016 Leather Strap

Why this watch matters this 1969 rolex explorer was one of the early matte dial reference 1016s but it kept its superbly proportioned 36mm case.

Rolex explorer 1016 leather strap. With my speedy pro i ve become accustomed to changing straps on a very regular basis. The 1016 is in our personal top five of best vintage rolex s around because it offers an amazing vintage presence on the wrist. Some ref 1016s have been seen with a leather strap complete with rolex stainless steel tang buckle. This reference started with a gilt glossy dial and towards late 1966 early 1967 the manufacture switched to a matte dial with painted.

I m curious to know if others who own a 39mm explorer ever wear theirs with a leather strap. A closer look at the rolex oyster perpetual vintage explorer 1016. For decades the rolex explorer i has stood on the periphery of rolex collecting circles. As you can see this explorer i has a.

The full story the explorer 1016 is one of the most iconic rolexes that was in production for almost 30 years. Second phase production 1972 to 1988. 20mm leather watch band strap for rolex datejust submariner gmt explorer. It s a watch that not only holds it s value but keeps increasing even in current times and it s a pretty undercover rolex especially when worn on a leather strap.

Ref 1016 was produced in two phases. 20mm brown leather watch band strap 4 rolex submariner quick release. Make offer brand new rolex brown leather band strap alligator style. The rolex 1016 explorer the rolex explorer is one of the longest running watches in the rolex sports watch line.

First introduced in 1953 following the successful ascent of mount evert by sir edmund hillary it has been a popular choice for those looking for the perfect hybrid of sports and dress watch. On chrono24 you ll find prices for 100 rolex ref 1016 watches and can compare and buy a ref 1016 watch at a low price. Rolex explorer 1016 glossy brown gilt dial very rare 1964 22 756. Undoubtedly the explorer like its stablemates the submariner and gmt is a sports watch through and through with examples venturing to far flung locales like the himalayas and the hindu.

Rolex 20mm vintage brown leather band w 16mm gold plated buckle. The coke bezel s color scheme the first time rolex had produced a watch with that combination along with the bright red 24 hour hand echoes the colors on the strap nicely. I see people with 1016 s and other 36mm explorers rocking leather straps all the time but most of the photos of the 39mm explorer i see online are with the oyster.