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FS: Rare Rolex 1016 Explorer Gilt 'Swiss' Dial Explorer

For Sale is my beautiful Rolex Explorer 1016 with extremely rare gilt dial including gilt chapter ring and 'Swiss' marking (not more common T>25)

This particular model/dial combination has been referred to in a number of web articles on the Ian Fleming Explorer which can be easliy found on the internet.

Mine is a 1016 Gilt dial with a 6 digit serial number of 596XXX which places it correctly for the same period as Ian Fleming's of early 60's. It has a 1560 movement and the case is marked 1016 and the back also 1016.

Regardless of any tenuous Bond connections, this is an extremly rare watch and a beautiful example.

It has a 78360 bracelet with 558B end pieces which are not correct for this era but do look great. There are no box or papers.

Give the rarity of this watch I would welcome serious offers.

I would prefer a UK / Europe sale ideally and often work in London in case that suits anyone for a face to face meeting. I have bought and sold previously on chronotrader with a number of OTD members and am a genuine seller.

Feel free to drop me an e-mail with any queries / offers / photo requests and thanks for your time in looking.

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