126 - Rolex, Explorer I, Ref. 1016, no. 9017xx, circa 1962.

Rolex, Explorer I, Ref. 1016, no. 9017xx, circa 1962. A superb automatic steel watch, beautiful matte black dial, magnificent patina of luminous 3-6-9 Arabic numerals, luminous hour markers and Mercedes hands, permanent center seconds. Screw-down caseback and crown, mechanical self-winding movement caliber 1570. Armored Oyster bracelet (7836, lugs 58) with folding clasp (dated 2/70). A true icon since 1953 and the first Explorer marking on a dial, this simple and extremely robust "3-hand" is the origin of the tool watches so dear to the brand with the crown. Our watch is in particularly rare and appreciable quality. Diam 36 mm A superb and rare stainless steel automatic winding wristwatch, splendid black matte 3-6-9 dial, sought-after patina of the luminous 3/6/9 arabic numerals, indexes and Mercedes hands, sweep center seconds. Screw-back and crown, automatic winding caliber 1570 movement. Stainless steel Oyster bracelet (7836, endlinks 58) with deployant buckle (2/70). A true icon since 1953 and the first Explorer marking on a dial, this simple and extremely robust "3-hand" is at the origin of the Rolex tool watches. Our watch is of a particularly rare and appreciable quality.