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1950's Rolex ad for the Explorer (Credit: Jake's Rolex Watch Blog) Most people believe that the Explorer I was launched by Rolex for commemorating the Everest expedition and that this watch was with British explorer team consisting of Edmund Hillary and S...  

Superb work, which will certainly be appreciated by all the Explorers Lovers! Thanks a lot! Just one question about the size of the 6610... 36mm, too? I thought that the 1016 bwas launched before 63...In fact I believed that it was introduced in '59... Th... 

some sources mention 1959 as the birth of ref. 1016, but I have never seen any of these watches with a production date before 1963. If you have examples I would be happy to add this to the post. Cheers Jeff

The Explorer I is the next Rolex on my list. - SJX

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Thks for sharing

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One should probably put a Explorer 1 on the wanted list... to join the others ;.) Best regards Hans

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reads lately, Jeff!. Really thanks for this great job made. The Explorers always atracted me... With the time I think I must make the jump on it. Thanks for your lesson! Best Emilio

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Thanks Jeff for writing this history. It solidifies the fact that an Explorer is a must have for my modest collection.

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available, part due to its superlative attributes, part due to its iconic look that u cannot miss. and the sum of parts is quite a lot of value. thanks for the write-up.

every Rolex Sports model has a fascinating history ! Cheers Jeff

but also the fact there doesnt exist any official literature fRom Rolex adds to the mystery, myths and stories. What a great watch Best regards Hans

explorer is definitely in my list. stefan

I think what is great about the explorer I is that it is one of the very few rolex sport watches that is also a very nice classy (small 36 mm) dress watch too

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I just let my wife read it, she sports a 1974 1016 and absolutely loves it! I was just about to award my two daughters with two Explorers (they have reached the age where a serious watch is needed) until something more appealing (Rolex, of course) caught ... 

She read Jeff's post with a great interest. She just said: " Hey Crook, this is my watch, not yours ". ! She knows me well... ROFLMAO. Nicolas

....sometimes wifes like to steal them...sometimes they even steal Daytonas....some PuristS can tell you about it ;-)

I got turned down after watching Kill Bill 2 ,,,lol Cheers, Asi

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and I am willing to reconsider my policy,,, Asi

..though I would prefer to wewr the watch and eventually also drive the car Great picture and have a great Sunday Hans

and this is my one and only Rolex in my collection. Love it, Exp I is an evergreen...  

Hi Hary Nice Explorer you have in your collection. Do you nave more pictures of this great watch to share with us Best regards Hans

Your pics are awesome! Best, Nicolas

I haven't removed my Explorer since I purchased it last month. Great watch. Jeff

Sir, Wonderful report. Your text and pictures, for sure, offered a new life to my (modern) Explorer I. Cheers, Nilo

Very informative as usual my friend!

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