Second baby steps entering into the vintage world of Rolex....Explorer 1016
Hello Rolex fans, The newbie is back, taking his second trembling step into the vintage brand! I know that Sub’s and SD’s are much more common/popular among vintage Rolex fans… But, after seeing Baron’s red and Amanico’s lollipop I have come to the conclu...
Excellent catch, Blomman. The 1016 is such a lovely Vintage Rolex!
BRAVO! Best, Nicolas
Thank you, Nicolas!
Yes, I really smitten by this one.... The 1016 has got much more wrist time than would have be fair during the last few months! :) Best, my friend Blomman
What a beauty...
and what a great post! thanks for the presentation of your new baby! Fx
As usually well played
my dear friend and lot of goodies that you have with every of your pieces Best and enjoy Damjan
Playing the game... ;)
Goodies makes the experiance of the watch even more complete... Thank you, dear friend! :) Best Blomman
For sure one of the finest vintage pieces out there
right up there with the geophysic. Seeing it in your post makes me want to get one.
I took a side by side picture of the Geophysic and the 6610.
Will try to find the photo! But, of course, you are right. This is an outstanding pair! Best, Nicolas
As a JLC hard core fan....
I would advice you to get the Geophysic first... After that go for the Explorer! :) Will try to make a comparision shot. Best Blomman
Many congrats.....a true icon, perhaps the ultimate Oyster…
Btw the Commando is as rare as rocking horse doo doo, only ever seen one Best Imran
Re: rare as rocking horse doo doo....
Well, this explains why not many talks about this one...! ;) Thank you, Imran - yes, I can really feel the Rolex DNA in this one! Best Blomman
Beautiful post.
Beautiful Explorer too, it looks nice on that strap. I've enjoyed the reading and the pics. Loved those vintage ads. Thanks for sharing cheers vte
Re: Loved those vintage ads
You and me both, Vte! :) I use these old documents to understand the character and spirit of the watch. Usually I start to collect documents of a watch I am interested in, long before I pull the trigger....! Thank you for your kind words, my friend. Best ...
Great Rolex Explorer 1016 - Bravo Blomma
As always very fine choice and I wish you great happiness with this new addition. Best Bill
This one makes me very happy! :)
Thank you for your encouraging words, my friend! :) I should start to "explore" the vintage Rolex world more... Best Blomman
Strap vs. bracelet
I couldn't agree more. I have mine on a Nato and think it compliments the watch much better.
Still haven't got arround to try nato....
But I will sure do! :) Thank you for the tip. Best Blomman
This should be a title for a song....
....."Where there is a beginning, there is no end" I am truly delighted to see you dip deeper into vintage Rolex. For such a JLV fanatic, it is great to see you try and love these vintage Rolex so much. In the 1016, i think you have chosen a really charmi...
You are to blame...! ;)
You are to blame, dear friend! After seeing your Explorer Red I knew that I at least needed a Explorer! Red or lollipop.... Well, as you say.... Where there is a start, there is no end...! ;) Best Blomman
You are to blame is not a comp....
Errrr.... To get a hard ass JLC guy like me to start digging here in the Rolex trench.... Well, yes it is a compliment! ;) Best Blomman
explorer rules
very nice catch indeed 1st time i see 1016 the abercombie hands..anyone can elaborate on it ?
As Imran so delightful put it....
... rare as rocking horse doo doo! :) I have been asking this several times to many Rolex collectors, but no luck.... Best Blomman
Baby step ?
well, not really... The Explorer I is a great classic Rolex sports model, with an amazing history and a remarkable "understated" look. Big congrats for that addition !
Re: Baby step....
Well, I try to tread lightly into this mine field... Trying not to fall into too many traps...! :) Thank you for your support, Jeff! Best Blomman
Congrats dear Blomman! You see... Explorers can be addictive!...
... I´m specially fond of these 1016´s! Love their luminous indexes in contrast with their black dials! So cute! Enjoy yours with health my friend! Cordial regards, Abel.
Dear Abel
Thank you, my friend! Yes, I find them very addictive... :) Fear I will end up like Nicolas one day.... Best Blomman
Hello, my dear friend !.. Bravo.. Bravissimo !.. What a nice catch :)) .. In fact..
.. That is exactly the Reference - 1016 - which I am after in a nice gilt condition for quite a while now But you succeded, where I have failed so far.. The pictures on the ads in your super post tell a very nice story, of a Rolex classic, to be loved ! A...
Once again we are on the same bone....! ;)
Thank you, my friend! :) Yes, this is a very happy addition to my small Rolex collection. I hope to soon follow you in my Sub/SD hunt... Best Blomman
If my plane would have reached Paris...
Thank you, my friend! :) If my plan would have reached Paris, I would been able to show you this one in person.... Best Blomman
Awesome, Blomman!
The 1016 has been one of my favorites for a long long time. Hopefully one day I will be able to add one. In the meantime, let me share the joy with you with a picture of my 114270 on the slopes. All the best, Alex ...
Great shot, Alex! :)
The Explorer in the right environment! :) Thank you, my friend. Best Blomman