Rolex Explorer*** 1016 Pumpkin*** 1971
Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016, Pumpkin Patina, Frog Foot Dial
Serial: 2245949
Circa: 1971
Reference No: 1016
DIAL: Black matte ‘Explorer’ dial with 3-6-9 and baton luminous hour markers.
MOVEMENT: Caliber 1570, self-winding mechanical movement with 26 jewels
CASE: 36mm, stainless steel with smooth bezel, acrylic glass
Inner caseback dated II.69
BRACLET: Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster bracelet 7206/58 dated 2.69
CONDITION REPORT: Excellent worn condition, the dial is mint and stunning with rich patina on the tritium indexes. The case is either sleeve worn or lightly polished, but overall very nice and still crisp. The bracelet is worn and in matching condition with very little stretch.
NOTES: The Rolex Explorer, reference 1016, is on of the brand's longest running reference having been produced for close to 30 years, from 1960 to 1989.
The historic ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay on May 29, 1953, marked a pivotal moment in exploration. During this iconic journey, Hillary adorned a Smith's watch and a Rolex Oyster, while Norgay sported a Rolex reference 6350.
Interestingly, during the Everest climb, Rolex had not yet introduced a watch explicitly marketed as the Explorer. However, the foresight of Rolex became evident when, on January 26th of the same year, the company registered the name "Explorer" as a trademark in Geneva. In a twist of fate, after the triumphant conquest of Everest, Rolex decided to honor the achievement by designating the reference 6350 worn by Tenzing Norgay as the official "Explorer."
This decision proved to be the inception of the Rolex Explorer model line. The association of the Explorer name with the remarkable feat of conquering the world's highest peak solidified its place in Rolex's storied history. The Explorer series has since become synonymous with durability, precision, and the spirit of adventure, embodying the essence of exploration and conquering new frontiers.
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