Explorer
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Pure Vintage Charm!
The watch for extraordinary deeds! That is what the Rolex Explorer 1953 was created for, shortly after Sir Edmund Hillary's first ascent of Mt. Everest.
The simple design with Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9 was intended to ensure maximum readability, while the movement, without a date or other technical refinements, offered the utmost reliability in all extreme conditions.
The Explorer we are offering, reference 1016, dates from 1975. The watch case is in near-perfect condition, considering its age. Light signs of wear are visible.
The watch still has the original, authentic 1975 tritium hands and dial, which have aged perfectly and now display a vanilla-colored patina. It couldn't be better. Unfortunately, the original bracelet is missing, without which the watch would be a 10 out of 10. However, the leather strap is also a perfect fit.
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Specifications
- Serial number
- 4-Mio Series
- Year
- 1975
- Case
- Steel
- Strap
- Leather
- Crystal
- Acrylic glass
- Diameter
- 36 mm
- Dial
- Black Dial
- Orig. papers
- No / AoT warranty
- Orig. box
- No / AoT box
- Caliber
- 1570, Automatic
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Condition
- Very good
Our promise
Every watch offered at “Artisans of Time” has been personally selected, inspected, and subjected to several stages of quality control before becoming available in our shop.
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Every watch offered at Artisans of Time has been personally selected, examined, and appraised by Linus. After his assessment, the watch is sent to a certified watchmaking workshop. There, the authenticity of the watch is verified once more. This is followed by a functional check for accuracy and water resistance, as well as general maintenance, during which wear parts such as seals are replaced if necessary.
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