{"product_id":"rolex-explorer-1-1016-tropical-gilt-dial-very-rare-vintage-watches","title":"Rolex Explorer 1 - 1016 \"Tropical Gilt\" Dial w\/Box - Very Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Rolex Explorer was first introduced in 1953 and quickly became \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eassociated with adventure, built around durability, reliability, and legibility in extreme conditions. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIts simple balanced dial, luminous markers, and robust Oyster case made it one of Rolex’s purest tool watch designs. It leverages Rolex's patented Oyster case technology, which provides exceptional water resistance and dust protection. The Explorer has been worn on many notable expeditions and has become a symbol of Rolex's commitment to quality, earning it a top spot in the list of iconic models. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe ref. 1016, produced '60 - '89, was the longest-running Explorer reference and remains highly coveted by collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the realm of vintage Rolex collecting, \"tropical\" dials are amongst the most beautiful and sought after as they offer an incredible amount of joy to wear and behold. Today, it is very difficult to find well-preserved examples, let alone something collector grade that's available for sale. This particular 115X serial example, circa 1965, features a spectacular \"tropical gilt\" dial. Its original black has faded to a range of \"chocolate\" browns that go from \"dark chocolate\" to \"milk chocolate\" in direct light. It displays minimal wear and an incredible patina with a golden hue. The case remains strong with normal signs of use and the bracelet is a very desirable \"stretch rivet\" variant, retaining 12 links. This piece has just returned from True Patina and includes a service invoice for a new True Dome crystal and pressure test for added protection. For any collector looking for a highly special 1016, we're thrilled to offer you your next timepiece.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51523636035860,"sku":null,"price":36000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8603\/3428\/files\/rolex-explorer-1-1016-tropical-gilt-dial-box-very-rare-vintage-watches-collectors-corner-ny.jpg?v=1762117372","url":"https:\/\/collectorscornerny.com\/products\/rolex-explorer-1-1016-tropical-gilt-dial-very-rare-vintage-watches","provider":"Collectors Corner NY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}