Rolex Explorer Reference 1016 Wristwatch with Box, c. 1972, serial 2985982, matte black dial, Mercedes hands, and sweep-center seconds, signed crown, 26-jewel caliber 1570 automatic movement, case back marked I72, jubilee bracelet with 550 end links, dia. 36 mm.

Condition: winding setting and ticking at time of cataloging. Rolex service receipt dated 5/07/2003 states movement service, touch up case, clean bracelet, Brac-62510 20mm S/St Jubilee (550), winding crown, case tube. Declined by customer on this date, case frame, dial-black with arabic numerals, set of hands. The current hands appear to be replaced.


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