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Friday 1016 on my wrist... at Baron´s request...
While exchanging comments at the wonderful thread started by our friend Baron a few days ago, he kindly commented
on my 1016 Explorer and ask me to show some pictures.
Here they are, from this 1016 Explorer made in 1965, gilt gloss dial.
Best cordial regards, Abel.
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Friday 1016 on my wrist... at Baron´s request...
While exchanging comments at the wonderful thread started by our friend Baron a few days ago, he kindly commented on my 1016 Explorer and ask me to show some pictures. Here they are, from this 1016 Explorer made in 1965, gilt gloss dial. Best cordial rega...
I am loving this watch!!
Goes without saying that the 3-6-9 is a killer....but the lume on yours seems to have this golden allure. Abel, it is fabulous watch......really enjoy looking at it and also sensing your happiness with it. Thanks for posting more scans.... will be looking...
Dear friend Baron: thank you so much for your kind words...
... about my 1016. It´s really a pleasure to share these photos here. The Explorer 1016 was the Explorer I was most fond of, and had no interest in other Explo variants... Well till our friend Nicolas opened my eyes to the 1655, and I saw your pictures of...
Hola amigo Nicolas!! So nice words! I really appreciate...
... my dear friend! Yes these old Explorers have a very special... cool and sensual look in them. This makes so pleasurable to have them on our wrists! Que tengas un hermoso fin de semana mi querido amigo! From the very Humid Pampas, Abel.
The 1016 is my wife's watch. While the 6610 is mine.
I love when we both wear an Explorer... And on her wrist, this is a feast! Un abrazo, amigo! Nicolas
Nice combination Nicolas!! I´m sure you enjoy so much...
... sharing and Enjoing both Explorers together! Un abrazo amigo mio! Abel.
Hello Epilogue!! Thank you for your kind words!! Caliber,,,
,,, in this one is the 25 jewells 1560. Glad you like it so much! My pleasure to share it here! Best cordial regards, Abel.
Ah yes indeed. Your watch being pre 1975, I should have know about the 1560 mvt :)
....it's nice that the facts add up!
Hello! Thank you for your kind comments! Yes, it is in very...
... nice working conditions, in spite the hands show some corrosion on them, but very well overall, considering its age. Thank you again! Very cordially, Abel.
my 1665 Rail also has some hand corrosion...
.....i think it reflects its life...and for a watch like the 1016 I think it adds more to see that. Your explorer is superb. The more I collect and the older I get, the more I love the Explorer as a style
