Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016 Tropical Dial

Sir Edmund Hillary decides to participate in a special expedition, that of climbing the highest peak in the world, Mont Everest at 8,848 m. He then carries his wrist an explorer I, a model created in 1953 cut for the adventure. This iconic watch is readable and robust. A real legend was born, Rolex strikes hard with this historical model. A perfect drawing and aesthetic. It benefits from the DNA of watches of all records, it follows the shipment in the snow, the cold and the wind without ever faulty and never disappointing its owner. The proposed model is from 1964 under reference 1016, one of the most remarkable. A highly sought -after reference: the 1016 is the most desired explore I. It is a round steel box 36 minutes in diameter. A magnificent black lacquered dial with a superb tropical patina, decorated by the famous 3, 6, 9 which characterizes it. Mercedes and central handful needles. Leather bracelet. Here is a real Tool Watch With the singular patina, an explorers' watch par excellence, a watchmaking myth. A watch to the exemplary career. Since 1953 Rolex has manufactured this essential and historical model still in simplicity. A legend that can follow you in all your activities