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ROLEX Explorer Ref. 1016 Frogfoot Matte Dial (1973)
ROLEX Explorer Ref. 1016 Frogfoot Matte Dial (1973)
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Manufacturer - ROLEX
Year - 1973
Reference - 1016
Movement - 1570
Case Serial - 3292694
Material Stainless Steel - 36 mm not including crown
Case, movement, and dial signed
Comes fitted with brand new TRUEDOME crystal
Service history unknown, however upon fitting replacement crystal our trusted watchmaker inspected and regulated the movement and currently running strong and keeping time
One owner watch, and presumed untouched case, at least since the caseback engraving was carried out - unlike today, Rolex watches could sit unsold in dealership windows for months and even years, so it's not untoward to assume the watch was sold in 1976, the year of the engraving
Small drag / tool marks on the dial a 10, 11 and 3 o'clock - which are really only visible in raking light, and do not detract at all from the otherwise excellent and original dial and hands
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