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Old 25 October 2011, 09:31 PM   #1
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Here is my vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 "L" serial made in 1990.



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I love the dial on this watch, its almost mesmerising.
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Old 25 October 2011, 10:38 PM   #2
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Here is my vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 "L" serial made in 1990.



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I love the dial on this watch, its almost mesmerising.
Love the 1016. This may be first foray into vintage.
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Old 23 May 2012, 12:27 PM   #3
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Here is my vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 "L" serial made in 1990.



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I love the dial on this watch, its almost mesmerising.
Love this watch!!
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Old 27 July 2018, 01:24 AM   #4
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L Serial 1016....very very nice

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Here is my vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 "L" serial made in 1990.



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I love the dial on this watch, its almost mesmerising.
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Old 26 April 2022, 07:31 AM   #5
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Here is my vintage Rolex Explorer 1016 "L" serial made in 1990.



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I love the dial on this watch, its almost mesmerising.
This watch is beautiful. I love the old school explorer. I have the new version which I think is perfect.
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Old 26 October 2011, 08:34 AM   #6
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I see we have some new Explorer's. Post them here guys!
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Old 26 October 2011, 11:53 AM   #7
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Love the updated movement (Parachrom/Paraflex) and blue lume.. A classic..
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Old 26 October 2011, 12:04 PM   #8
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Keep the photos coming!
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Old 26 October 2011, 12:53 PM   #9
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I really have a new found appreciation for the 39mm Explorer! Wow!
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Old 27 October 2011, 12:19 PM   #10
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Post'em if you got'em....................Official Explorer thread here!
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Old 31 October 2011, 02:34 PM   #11
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Post'em if you got'em....................Official Explorer thread here!
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Old 13 April 2013, 07:34 AM   #12
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Looks fantastic on that Nato strap!! Good choice.
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Old 2 July 2014, 06:58 AM   #13
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Totally agree ...
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Old 31 October 2011, 10:20 PM   #14
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I agree.
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Old 4 January 2012, 05:46 AM   #15
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Here's my first and only Rolex; saving for another.
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Old 4 January 2012, 07:31 AM   #16
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The Explorer I is such a classic and clean looking watch. Keep the photos coming.
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Old 24 March 2013, 06:44 AM   #17
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backhanding a beer

figured its been a while...some saturday beers. Have a great weekend all
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Old 4 January 2012, 11:12 AM   #18
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A great watch!

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Old 22 January 2012, 07:33 AM   #19
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Old 22 January 2012, 08:05 AM   #20
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Love it!

Here's mine....

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Old 2 February 2012, 08:02 PM   #21
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Checking in my Explorer 114270 in K Series. Currently my favorite, my daily beater.








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Old 8 July 2012, 02:10 PM   #22
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Lovin' the Explorer 1!

Sleek, sophisticated and tough as a rock! Here's my Rolex Explorer I, including a mock ad I made from a picture while hiking at Red Rock Canyon.
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Old 8 July 2012, 04:10 PM   #23
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i made the right choice...what a watch, i'll be posting more pics soon
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Old 8 July 2012, 04:11 PM   #24
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Rocco re-up

Its time, she's calling...haha
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Old 18 July 2012, 01:56 AM   #25
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I have bought this watch on Friday.
Perfect match with a suit.
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Old 12 January 2014, 08:15 AM   #26
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Old 13 January 2014, 12:24 AM   #27
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Wow Rick, I guess it proves the Explorer can be worn under a variety of circumstances. Hooah!




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Old 30 November 2015, 11:37 PM   #28
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First Rolex..and it's a new Explorer I 214270

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Old 30 November 2015, 11:44 PM   #29
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Congrats: Great watch, nice pictures, excellent choice - I made the same -, you will not regret.

Enjoy, Ralph

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Old 30 November 2015, 11:45 PM   #30
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Congrats: Great watch, nice pictures, excellent choice - I made the same -, you will not regret.

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