Rolex

50 years ago today, my father bought this, his first, Rolex, an Explorer 1016. He wore the watch until 1974 when he bought a GMT Master 1675. In 1984, I received the Explorer from him at a tender age of 15. I wore it daily until 1999, when I bought my fir...  

But what to say about the Watch, except that it is just sublime. And the complete set + the story behind this Watch are just the cherry on the birthday cake. I do hope that you have a child, and that you will give it to him or her. Thank you so much for s... 

The first is the family bond and the life stories you will carry all your life. Second is the historical reference from a vintage Rolex perspective. It confirms various aspects of how certificates where issued, hand written in this case. The timing cert f... 

That story just sums it up for me. It is what Rolex is all about. A watch was bought a long time ago to serve a purpose, it stood the test of many years and became part of a family. It was handed down from father to son and is still ticking away and will ... 

All inclusive, history, the paternal watch story, Rolex, I love it!

Sums up the value of a watch, and it has very little to do with price. There are very few things that can be passed on like that, and yet hold countless memories. The watch is still looking pristine too. Congratulations! A great milestone.

The first 1016 I ever saw was from 1967, and it originally belonged to the father of the guy wearing it. For me, 1016 just may be THE Rolex, and yours is fantastic!

for those amazing looking 50 yr old papers? I want to do the same :)) Congratulations on this "heirloom" from your dad, I think it's priceless. Rgds Raymond

Great watch, wear with greatness!

Thank you for sharing the history with us here! :) Best Blomman

Anatol, Happy 50th Birfday to the Rolex Explorer I; the only Rolex that appeals to me for itself and without hyperbole of the other models. It looks so right with the loose bracelet links from the passage of time and adventures. The missing box used as a ... 

I hope also to pass on my watches to my children one day. Happy holidays! David

that would still be exactly the story why we madly love horology every day Love the part with matchbox cars :) and the value of many now and then Best wishes to you and your dad in 2015 Damjan

Fortunately, with patience, a keen eye and money, an original box can be found.

your dad sure knew how to pick his rolexes. that is a watch deep with history. good you inherited it. i am sure your dad has fond memories with the watch and so with you in the future. congratulations & best geross

and the watch is in AMAZINGbshape!!! Something to pass on to the next generation.