It is from the late 80s. I believe they built these through mid-1989. [nt]

Apr 30, 2020,11:58 AM
 

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Sporting the 1016 today...

 
 By: CrookedOak : April 30th, 2020-11:30
The Explorer 1016 is one of the most iconic Rolexes, that was in production for almost 30 years. This reference started with a gilt, glossy dial, and towards late 1966, early 1967 the manufacture switched to a matte dial with painted numerals (like the on...  

Yours is very crisp

 
 By: VinnieD : April 30th, 2020-11:40
Probably a late model and only gently used - superb. Have you had it for long?

Nice one!

 
 By: Mary Anny : April 30th, 2020-11:46
I'll buy one of those one day!

Fantastic -- that watch is so simple, yet so good

 
 By: JohnFM : April 30th, 2020-14:00
There is something about the overall proportions and integration of all the elements that work so well. I love my 114270, which comes close, but this is even nicer.

Iconic simple design

 
 By: Deardorff8x10 : April 30th, 2020-14:39
I love mine — good on bracelet or strap.

Yours is very well maintained. Looks great!

 
 By: gup502 : May 3rd, 2020-17:59
A hybrid of a dress watch and a sport watch, I cannot agree more. And the pleasure of wearing it does not just come from the look but also the feel. I do not have the 36mm but even owning a 39mm coming from the same family, I do not have doubt about it.