DrStrong
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Yes Nicolas...
some sources mention 1959 as the birth of ref. 1016, but I have never seen any of these watches with a production date before 1963.
If you have examples I would be happy to add this to the post.
Cheers
Jeff
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The History of the Rolex Explorer I
1950's Rolex ad for the Explorer (Credit: Jake's Rolex Watch Blog) Most people believe that the Explorer I was launched by Rolex for commemorating the Everest expedition and that this watch was with British explorer team consisting of Edmund Hillary and S...
Crystal clear, Jeff!
Superb work, which will certainly be appreciated by all the Explorers Lovers! Thanks a lot! Just one question about the size of the 6610... 36mm, too? I thought that the 1016 bwas launched before 63...In fact I believed that it was introduced in '59... Th...
Yes Nicolas...
some sources mention 1959 as the birth of ref. 1016, but I have never seen any of these watches with a production date before 1963. If you have examples I would be happy to add this to the post. Cheers Jeff
Thanks for great post Jeff
One should probably put a Explorer 1 on the wanted list... to join the others ;.) Best regards Hans
One of the best...
reads lately, Jeff!. Really thanks for this great job made. The Explorers always atracted me... With the time I think I must make the jump on it. Thanks for your lesson! Best Emilio
That was great!
Thanks Jeff for writing this history. It solidifies the fact that an Explorer is a must have for my modest collection.
the beauty of collecting rolexes is part due to its rich history and literature...........
available, part due to its superlative attributes, part due to its iconic look that u cannot miss. and the sum of parts is quite a lot of value. thanks for the write-up.
couldnt agree more
but also the fact there doesnt exist any official literature fRom Rolex adds to the mystery, myths and stories. What a great watch Best regards Hans
Thks Jeff, very nice post
I think what is great about the explorer I is that it is one of the very few rolex sport watches that is also a very nice classy (small 36 mm) dress watch too
Thanks so much for this
I just let my wife read it, she sports a 1974 1016 and absolutely loves it! I was just about to award my two daughters with two Explorers (they have reached the age where a serious watch is needed) until something more appealing (Rolex, of course) caught ...
LOLOLOL, Asi, I did the same with my wife.
She read Jeff's post with a great interest. She just said: " Hey Crook, this is my watch, not yours ". ! She knows me well... ROFLMAO. Nicolas
That's the danger with these watches...
....sometimes wifes like to steal them...sometimes they even steal Daytonas....some PuristS can tell you about it ;-)
a lady's wrist with a daytona,,,,
I got turned down after watching Kill Bill 2 ,,,lol Cheers, Asi
Heaven on earth.
..though I would prefer to wewr the watch and eventually also drive the car Great picture and have a great Sunday Hans
Excellent report...
and this is my one and only Rolex in my collection. Love it, Exp I is an evergreen...
nice explorer
Hi Hary Nice Explorer you have in your collection. Do you nave more pictures of this great watch to share with us Best regards Hans
One day, you should take my whole collection in pic, my friend
Your pics are awesome! Best, Nicolas
Great article. Thanks very much!
I haven't removed my Explorer since I purchased it last month. Great watch. Jeff
Fantastic!
Sir, Wonderful report. Your text and pictures, for sure, offered a new life to my (modern) Explorer I. Cheers, Nilo
