MK Personal Collection Men's Steel Tropical Rolex Explorer Ref 1016 Wristwatch Circa 1964

MK Personal Collection Men's Steel Tropical Rolex Explorer Ref 1016 Wristwatch Circa 1964. This fine and rare men's wristwatch by the Rolex Watch Co is in a three piece steel Oyster case Ref 1016 Serial #1.041,591. It is stamped on the inside back cover 1016 I.64. It has a Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewel Rolex movement with a straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws that is in good running condition (Serial # D34496). It is topped with an original exotic black painted dial with gold gild printing, luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions exhibiting a deep patina golden glow, luminous steel skeleton hands in excellent condition. It is accompanied with the Rolex service box. The celebrated Explorer reference 1016 was introduced to the market in 1959. One of Rolex's most popular sports watches, the Explorer is easily recognizable by its black dial with the luminous triangle at 12, luminous Arabic numerals for the other three quarters and luminous baton numerals for the remaining hours.