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Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 26, 2021

LOT 141

ROLEX
REF. 1016, EXPLORER, “FROG FOOT MK1 DIAL”, STAINLESS STEEL, WITH ORIGINAL PUNCHED WARRANTY

EUR 13,500 - 24,300

Very fine, self-winding, wristwatch with black frog dial.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Explorer

Reference 1016

Year circa 1967-68

Case No. 1730009

Bracelet Rolex stainless steel folded Jubilee 6251h bracelet, end-links 55, clasp 4.67, approx. length 165 mm.

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 36 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

This example has a mark 1 matte dial. The nickname “Foot of Frog” is due to the fact that the Rolex crown looks like the foot of a frog.