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Rolex Explorer ‘1963, Gilt Type 2 Underline Swiss Dial’
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Lot 5
Rolex

Explorer ‘1963, Gilt Type 2 Underline Swiss Dial’

Ref. 1016
ResultPassed
Total bids2
EstimateCHF 30'000 – 50'000
LocationOffice, Zurich
  • No buyer’s premium

Reasons to bid

This Explorer configuration with Gilt Type 2 Underline ‘Swiss’ dial is one of the earliest and rarest of the classic reference 1016 timeline. In our opinion, the medium to heavy patina on the dial and hands contributes significantly to the appeal of this watch. Gilt hands, lettering and patinated lumi create a purist look – what an artist would call grisaille. Connoisseurs will be delighted by the white underline under the inscription ‘Officially Certified’, which was originally intended to emphasize the fact that the dial markings were made using the then new Tritium-Lumi technology – another sign of a rare Explorer configuration.

CaseRound case in stainless steel, brushed, screw down Oyster winding crown at 3 o’clock with embossed Rolex crown, fixed bezel in stainless steel, polished, screwed solid caseback in stainless steel
BraceletOyster bracelet in stainless steel, brushed, double folding clasp with embossed Rolex crown
DialGilt Type 2 dial black with underline, signed Rolex, Tritium luminous Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, luminous baton hour markers, luminous triangular marker at 12 o’clock, ‘Mercedes’ hands with luminous compound, ‘lollipop’ central seconds hand, luminous, gold-colored logo and inscriptions
MovementSelf-winding mechanical movement, functions: hours, minutes, seconds, COSC chronometer
Cal.Rolex 1560
Ref.1016
Case No.901***
D=36 mm
Year1963
Case:Good condition, signs of wear
Bracelet:Good condition, signs of wear
Dial:Good condition
Movement:Very good, all functions working properly
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