Rolex Explorer Mk2 Matte Dial Ref 1016 1972 with a clasp stamped ‘MA

with a clasp stamped ‘MA 7’ and ref 557b endlinks

This is a quite full set as it nearly has all the technical parts the set could offer back then

The watch is fitted with a Rolex-signed folded-link Oyster bracelet reference 7836 with a clasp stamped ‘1 71’ and reference 280 endlinks

We are offering number 111 out of the 500 pieces that were produced – a very lucky number and a lovely watch

one of the manufacturer of these exact leather straps that were sold on the Speedmaster in the 60/60s

Rolex Explorer Mk2 Matte Dial Ref 1016 1972 with a clasp stamped ‘MAIf youre looking for a cool and understated vintage Rolex sports watch, then maybe the 1016 is the model for you. The Explorer has been present in the Rolex catalogue for 70 years since its introduction in 1953 and today we have an example of the rarest of the matte dials for the reference 1016, the Mk2. With its crisp white text and cream coloured tritium lume on the iconic three six nine quarters, were not sure it gets better than this with matte