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...
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...
... 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...
... 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.
... 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.
.....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