Watches Through The Decades
Timed Online Auction, 20 March - 2 April 2025
Watches through the decades
Lot Estimate
ZAR 180 000 - 200 000
Location
Cape Town
About this Item
Geneva, Switzerland
Rolex Explorer, c1972, Ref 1016
superlative chronometer, fitted with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and flip lock, length approximately 190mm
Movement; automatic Dial; matte black with tritium luminous markers, Arabic numerals and baton indices, Mercedes-style hands Case; stainless steel, diameter 36mm, with polished bezel
Movement; automatic Dial; matte black with tritium luminous markers, Arabic numerals and baton indices, Mercedes-style hands Case; stainless steel, diameter 36mm, with polished bezel
Notes
As one of the most iconic vintages Rolex models, this watch was originally designed for explorers and mountaineers. Famously associated with Everest expeditions.
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