Ref. 1016
Explorer
Rolex
Case 36mm
Material Stainless steel
Year 1963
From $42,000
The ref. 1016 is the quintessential vintage Explorer, produced for 26 years and directly descended from the watches that summited Everest. Its 36mm case, gilt or matte dial with 3-6-9 numerals, and calibre 1570 movement define what many consider the perfect everyday watch.
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Retail Status
Discontinued
Market Value
$42,000
Price Analysis
Retail StatusDiscontinued
Market Range$25,000 – $60,000
$25,000$60,000
Average Market Price$42,000
AvailabilitySecondary Market Only
Price TrendRising
Last updated: 2026-02-14
Flip Potential
6out of 10
Good
Premium over retail0.0%
Market trendup
Potential profit (est.)$42,000
Specifications
Complete technical details for the Rolex Explorer
Case
- Diameter
- 36mm
- Thickness
- 11.5mm
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Bezel
- Stainless steel, smooth
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Water Resistance
- 100m / 330ft
Movement
- Calibre
- Rolex calibre 1570
- Type
- Automatic
- Power Reserve
- 48 hours
Bracelet
- Bracelet
- Oyster, riveted or folded links (varies by year)
- Clasp
- Oyster folding clasp
- Lug Width
- 20mm
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