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Movement. The early Explorer 1016 came with what was, at the time, a new “microstella” regulated 1560 calibre movement. These movements were the .Rolex introduced the Explorer 1016 just a few years later, replacing reference 6610 and bringing with it an improved movement from the 15XX generation. As the company was already a decade into making the Explorer collection, the ref. 1016 boasts most of the design traits that will forever be associated with the model.

Movement. The early Explorer 1016 came with what was, at the time, a new “microstella” regulated 1560 calibre movement. These movements were the first for Rolex to certify as “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” (SCOC) in .The Rolex Explorer 1016’s combination of simplicity, durability, and versatility has made it a highly sought-after vintage timepiece, appreciated by collectors for its rich history and timeless design. And the reference 1016 in particular, which spanned an incredible 29 years of production, from 1960 to 1989, stands as a true vintage hall-of-famer. With its subtle 36mm size, no-date simplicity, and crisp black dial – whether gilt or matte – it's the sport Rolex that doesn't turn heads – the anti-hype Rolex, if you will. Released in 1960, the 1016 basically soldiered on through 1989 (some say 1990) with very few updates aside from a move away from gilt to matte dial, a change from non-hacking 1560 to hacking 1570 movement, and the ultimate addition of a solid bracelet.

The Explorer Ref. 1016, launched in 1963 and continuously produced until 1989, is what most Rolexophiles envision today as the classic Explorer I. Like its predecessor, it marked the debut of another new Rolex movement, the automatic Caliber 1650, a chronometer-rated mainstay of that era’s Oyster Perpetual watches. I say that, because this month I’m diving deep into my favorite watch of all time - which is a Rolex Explorer 1016 - and I know what you’re thinking: “We’ve heard about that one already.” Yes, you have, because it’s the greatest watch ever.Movement - The first phase of production for reference 1016 featured the automatic Calibre 1050 movement. The second phase of production used the calibre 1570, 26 jewels, self-winding movement. Both movements are officially certified chronometers.

Welcome to Explorer1016.com, a website dedicated to the iconic Rolex Explorer model 1016. Over the past decades, the Explorer – and its longest running model the 1016 – has risen with the popularity of vintage watches to become a sought-after cornerstone of collections everywhere. 'The literary, or original, watch of personal choice for the James Bond character is a Rolex 1016 Explorer. Details related to my making this first definitive identification were published in the February 2009 issue of WatchTime magazine.'Rolex introduced the Explorer 1016 just a few years later, replacing reference 6610 and bringing with it an improved movement from the 15XX generation. As the company was already a decade into making the Explorer collection, the ref. 1016 boasts most of the design traits that will forever be associated with the model.Movement. The early Explorer 1016 came with what was, at the time, a new “microstella” regulated 1560 calibre movement. These movements were the first for Rolex to certify as “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” (SCOC) in .

The Rolex Explorer 1016’s combination of simplicity, durability, and versatility has made it a highly sought-after vintage timepiece, appreciated by collectors for its rich history and timeless design. And the reference 1016 in particular, which spanned an incredible 29 years of production, from 1960 to 1989, stands as a true vintage hall-of-famer. With its subtle 36mm size, no-date simplicity, and crisp black dial – whether gilt or matte – it's the sport Rolex that doesn't turn heads – the anti-hype Rolex, if you will.

Released in 1960, the 1016 basically soldiered on through 1989 (some say 1990) with very few updates aside from a move away from gilt to matte dial, a change from non-hacking 1560 to hacking 1570 movement, and the ultimate addition of a solid bracelet. The Explorer Ref. 1016, launched in 1963 and continuously produced until 1989, is what most Rolexophiles envision today as the classic Explorer I. Like its predecessor, it marked the debut of another new Rolex movement, the automatic Caliber 1650, a chronometer-rated mainstay of that era’s Oyster Perpetual watches. I say that, because this month I’m diving deep into my favorite watch of all time - which is a Rolex Explorer 1016 - and I know what you’re thinking: “We’ve heard about that one already.” Yes, you have, because it’s the greatest watch ever.Movement - The first phase of production for reference 1016 featured the automatic Calibre 1050 movement. The second phase of production used the calibre 1570, 26 jewels, self-winding movement. Both movements are officially certified chronometers.

Welcome to Explorer1016.com, a website dedicated to the iconic Rolex Explorer model 1016. Over the past decades, the Explorer – and its longest running model the 1016 – has risen with the popularity of vintage watches to become a sought-after cornerstone of collections everywhere.

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