ABOUT THIS WATCH:  MANUFACTURER: Rolex MODEL: Explorer  REFERENCE: 1016 SERIAL: 4xxxxxx YEAR: 1975 DIAL: On this example we have an original Mk3 matte dial. The dial is good shape with minimal imperfections as noted by photographs. The lume on the dial and hands is original. The lume has aged to a beautiful heather cream patina and matches a majority of the hands perfectly. There is a portion of the hour and minute hand. Near the center pinion, where the lume has taken a more orange hue.  CASE: The case measures 36mm in diameter. It has previously been polished in the past. It presents with light even wear throughout with some moderate wear on certain portions of the case as evidenced by photographs. It is accompanied by its original C&I rivet bracelet. The crown screws down normally however there is a slight gap between it's position and the case.  MOVEMENT: Rolex automatic self winding caliber 1570. Service history unknown. The watch winds, sets and runs. It was placed on a timegrapher which illustrated that the watch is keeping time within 6 seconds per day and has an amplitude of 237. The movement can be serviced for approximtaely $325 plus parts - if any are needed. If the watch is serviced it will come with a one year warranty dated from the completion of service.  BRACELET: Comes on the watches original C&I Rivet bracelet.  ACCESSORIES: None. BOX/PAPERS: Box. WARRANTY: None unless serviced first. If serviced the watch will come with a one year warranted dated from the completion of service.  BANK WIRE PRICE: $12,399 shipped.