Rolex Explorer 1016 with gilt dial from 1968

[Haywood_Milton]

For those who prefer things how they used to be, please enjoy this watch that I bought last week :



It's a Rolex model 1016 Explorer 1 with gilt dial, sold in January 1968 for £76-10-0.



The original owner's Oyster bracelet eventually failed, but his wife bought an American Jubilee to replace it.



After much reflection, the owner's son decided to sell it and replace it with a modern piece that he could wear without fear.



So, it will be stopping in Liverpool for a while! Rare things, gilt 1016 Explorers, but even then they come in a number of different versions with or without chapter rings and with the text at six in different formats.





Interesting to note the case-back date stamp :



A very elegant and well-proportioned watch that highlights how much more a piece of jewellery the modern Rolex has become.

Anyone know how to increase the size of your signature here on Rolexforums? :-)

H