1965 Rolex Explorer 1016 with Tropical Gilt Dial 57 Excellent matte black red dial

Excellent matte black red dial with warm creamy markers and matching hands

born in a one-room log house and raised in the hills of Tennessee

The black & blue ceramic bezel insert is also in mint condition

There is a light scratch across the bottom of the sapphire crystal

The 18k fluted bezel insert is also in excellent condition and shows light wear

1965 Rolex Explorer 1016 with Tropical Gilt Dial 57 Excellent matte black red dialCase & Bracelet Excellent case that has recently been polished and shows very light wear from use. The smooth stainless bezel is also in excellent condition and shows very light wear from use. New brown leather strap. Dial Excellent glossy gilt dial that has aged to a beautiful tropical patina. The markers vary slightly in hue with the upper portion of the dial appearing slightly warmer. The Hour and second hand have aged to a creamy hue with the hour