{"product_id":"rolex-explorer-1016-mk1-frog-foot-dial-1","title":"ROLEX EXPLORER 1016 MK1 'FROG FOOT DIAL'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROLEX\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX\/PAPERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e NO\/NO \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36MM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e STAINLESS STEEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e STAINLESS STEEL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AUTOMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Rolex 1016 Explorer holds the title of the longest-running model in continuous production and was the first watch to feature the now-common “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” text on the dial. Originally launched in 1959, the 1016 remained in production, with only a few changes, until 1989, giving it a remarkable thirty-year run and cementing its place as the longest reference run in Rolex history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLike many Explorer references, the 1016 flew under the radar for years, sought after primarily by the most dedicated Rolex collectors. In recent times, however, these 36 mm icons have deservedly begun receiving the appreciation they have long earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt’s hard not to love the 1016, especially when it presents like this. This 1969 example features a Mk1 matte dial, colloquially known as the “frog foot” due to the splayed points of the coronet. Being a 2.1m serial, it has the later Mk1 dial with flatter, dead tritium lume—these tend to age to a creamier tone compared to the earlier zinc sulfide variants. The dial is in wonderful condition, as are the earlier long hands. The correct domed T22 crystal is still present. The case has been polished in the past but remains very full. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe correct full-link 7836\/380B bracelet with a 1971-stamped clasp is also in superb condition with minimal stretch. It will accommodate a 19 cm wrist. The movement is running perfectly at +2 s\/d, with 306° amplitude and a beat error of 0.1 ms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is easily one of the best 1016s we have ever come across—an absolute beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56687690154370,"sku":null,"price":12495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/ROLEXEXPLORER1016MK1_FROGFOOTDIAL.jpg?v=1780601088","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/rolex-explorer-1016-mk1-frog-foot-dial-1","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}