1967 Rolex Explorer I (Ref. 1016) Mk. I "Frog Foot" Dial W/ Box & Original Sales Receipt

The very first dial variant for the matte dial era of the reference 1016, also known as the Mk I dial, is commonly referred to as the "Frog Foot" dial. This odd nickname is in reference to the coincidental resemblance of the Rolex coronet printed on the dial to a frog's foot. This charming characteristic, along with the overall scarcity of the Explorer I reference 1016 as a whole, has made the Mk I dial variant highly celebrated within the vintage watch community and very sought after as well.

SPECS

Stock # RLXEXP101667-2
Brand Rolex
Style Explorer I
Model 1016
Serial 17XXXXX
Size Men's
Material Stainless Steel
Dial Matte Black 3-6-9 "Mk I"
Millimeters 36
Bracelet Rolex 7206 Oyster Rivet Bracelet W/ 58 End Pieces
CASE & BRACELET

The wonderful stainless steel case retains full and even lugs that show honest signs of light use with only light evidence of polishing in the past. The smooth stainless steel bezel shows minimal signs of previous use and has been previously lightly polished. The original Rolex 7206 Oyster rivet bracelet with 58 end pieces retains 12 links that show extremely minimal stretch and will fit up to a 7.5-inch wrist.

DIAL & HANDS

The original matte black Mk. I "frog foot" dial is in exceptional vintage condition, showing no actual damage, with the only element of age being some very faint oil staining at the very edge of the minute track on the right side of the dial, which is virtually invisible to the naked eye. The zinc-sulfide tritium lume plots have achieved a creamy patina and exhibit no degradation when inspected under UV light. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly and show no degradation when inspected under UV light.

ACCESSORIES

The watch comes with its original Rolex box and original sales receipt, showing the original sale date of June 13th, 1970, with a price of $159.50. The watch is keeping time, backed by our 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping. The watch is keeping time, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request

Dimensions: 36mm

Box, Papers, etc.: Box & Origional Sales Receipt

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