{"product_id":"rolex-explorer-ref-1016-gilt-chapter-ring-dial-1","title":"Rolex Explorer Ref 1016 Gilt Chapter Ring Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 36mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement: Automatic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #000000; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e SOLD \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"159\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eA strong example of a Rolex Explorer reference 1016 with an early gilt chapter ring dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eThe glossy black dial shows clear gilt printing with a defined chapter ring and the classic 3-6-9 layout. Lume plots have aged evenly and match well across the dial and hands. All components appear original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eThe case remains sharp with honest wear and good proportions through the lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eFitted on a later Rolex Oyster bracelet which suits it nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"547\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eA clean and honest early Explorer with a beautiful dial, and lume to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e• Brand: Rolex\u003cbr data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e• Model: Explorer\u003cbr data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e• Reference: 1016\u003cbr data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e• Year: Circa 1963\u003cbr data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e• Case Size: ~36mm\u003cbr data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e• Material: Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e• Dial: Original gilt chapter ring dial\u003cbr data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e• Hands: Original Mercedes handset\u003cbr data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e• Movement: Rolex Automatic 1560 cal\u003cbr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e• Bracelet: Rolex Oyster (later)\u003cbr data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e• Condition: Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tempo Archive ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505767657689,"sku":null,"price":33000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/0059\/8745\/files\/E0E29940-6BEC-47E4-A162-5A69CB660A8D.jpg?v=1775728353","url":"https:\/\/tempoarchive.au\/products\/rolex-explorer-ref-1016-gilt-chapter-ring-dial-1","provider":"Tempo Archive ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}