Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 92

Ref. 1016 - Explorer Tropical Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1016. Made in 1962. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 8,400

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated
Movement: 3-10*

Good

Patinated

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

The Ref. 1016 was initially fitted with the 1530 movement and later the 1560 movement with Microstella regulating screws on the balance and since 1975, cal. 1570 with a hack mechanism was utilized. The 1016's successful blend of the sports and dress watch look has made it very attractive to today's collectors. Ref. 1016 remained in the Rolex catalogue until 1989, when it was removed prior to its replacement by the 14270 model.