The third generation Explorer I Ref.1016 was produced from 1960 to 1989. The early dial was a glossy lacquered dial. The matte dial appeared in the late 1960s and lasted about 20 years until it was discontinued. With the advancement of research on antique watches, the matte dial is subdivided into Mark 0 to Mark V. The next one to share is a Mark V watch produced in 1987, an individual with the letter R. Speaking of the characteristics of Mark V, it existed from the mid-1980s to around 1989, and is very similar to Mark II, except that the luminous paint of Mark II changes color very strongly, while the more common luminous paint of Mark V only fades a little or turns white, which can be used to distinguish it from other dials. In addition, the crown shape at noon of Mark V is very similar to the later styles. [ROLEX] uses bold serifs like Mark II, and the English font of the observatory precision timepiece at 6 o’clock is slightly bold. People sensitive to details such as fonts should be able to find these features more quickly. I will share other types of dials later. Cheap fake Rolex.
Ref.1016, a watch with a simple yet meticulously crafted design, is a testament to Rolex’s timeless quality. The appearance quality significantly affects the impression of it. Many friends will also pay more attention to antique watches’ dents and other scars. For Ref.1016, you can focus on its case and bezel. The case and bezel of the one in the picture look full. Ref.1016 has been a very popular antique Rolex since the past so that many watches will undergo several maintenance and polishing simultaneously. The reason is that the value of this aspect was not realized at the time. The wide variety of dials is naturally one of the charms of Ref.1016, but at this time, we should focus on the appearance quality. The one in the picture is the Mark V with the letter R in 1987, but the luminous paint has rarely changed color, and the most common color is white. You can see the fine graininess with a magnifying glass, but it is not noticeable to the naked eye, and it is not easy to show in the picture, so it is not a deduction. As mentioned before, the case has a full shape, so the number of grinding and polishing should be minimal. The perforations in the lugs do not seem to be deformed, and the bezel looks like it has not been polished. Best replica watches.
The 20mm hard strap of the 78360 straps with the lug head number 580. The links are tightly connected and almost not loose. The number on the buckle is engraved with J (around 1985), so it is a year match within the slight difference range.
Ref.1016, a popular watch worldwide, is gradually becoming more scarce. Although you can see them often now, finding good-quality individuals should take some effort. One of the charms of Ref.1016 is its rich dial types. Compared with searching mainly for the dial and the appearance, finding the watch you like is more challenging if you focus on it. Therefore, Ref.1016 shared above should be considered a rare find, a testament to its exclusivity and value.
Gender: Men’s
Model: m214270-0003
Band Length: 20.5cm
Brand: Rolex
Movement: Automatic
Series: Explorer
Engine: Rolex Calibre 2836/2813