brokenwrist
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heck of a start!
to me this is a perfect watch. really beautiful. I would keep the hands rough as they are, but that's personal preference. hunting down some nice old stock ones is part of the fun of getting these old guys. well done and wear in the best of health.
kevin
First Rolex
Hi, this is my first post concerning my first Rolex, I usually reside over at the Omega forum because thats what I prefer to collect. This watch might help to change my mind, it is a ca. 1961 1.5 mil, Explorer Ref. 1016. I happen to find this in a small u...
For a first vintage
it looks very nice, but not being a specialist I cannot provide an opinion. Best regards, George
Really superb example, but 1,5 million serial number and 1961 don't come together.
With a 1, 5 million serial number, you should be atound 1966 / 67, not 61. Then in 1961, I'm not sure that the T Swiss < 25 started to be installed on the Rolex watches, I would be more confient with a Swiss Dial. BUT, this is a very nice specimen, with g...
heck of a start!
to me this is a perfect watch. really beautiful. I would keep the hands rough as they are, but that's personal preference. hunting down some nice old stock ones is part of the fun of getting these old guys. well done and wear in the best of health. kevin
table
Hi, I thought I found the date cross-reference in a table but I guess I'm mistaken, there was a card attached to the watch at the jewelry store which stated that the owner had originally purchased it in 1967. I simply do not know enough about Rolex to que...
