284 . Rolex
A rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , ‘ tropical ’ lacquer dial and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1964
Reference No . 1016 Movement No . D47766 Case No . 1 ’ 040 ’ 738 Model Name Explorer Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1560 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet , 185 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 55
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp Dimensions 36 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 80,000-120,000 USD 10,000-15,000
Literature For another example of a reference 1016 however with white dial , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 226 .
This ‘ tropical ’ dial Explorer has aged beautifully over time , giving the watch an almost dégradé look . When dials turn ‘ tropical ’, there is no way of telling how the colours will react to the elements . As a collector , one cannot plan or tell how each dial will ‘ turn ’, making each piece unique and very special in the way it has aged . Contrasted with the gilt lettering , this dial is really quite unusual and attractive .