Reply With QuoteNice! Is that an authentic NATO ? I ask this because I have never seen a really old NATO strap, only relatively recent offerings.
Nice! Is that an authentic NATO ? I ask this because I have never seen a really old NATO strap, only relatively recent offerings.
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Great watch, and the markings on back are great too...
Beautiful watch.
Not wishing to bust any bubbles but has this been authenticed by anyone (Mr Hudson at Rolex for example).
Great watch, but I have so many questions.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
I agree andy - unsure about the dial as well.Originally Posted by Andyg
Last edited by Chris_in_the_UK; 19th April 2013 at 19:47.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
This would be a very exciting watch though, if and when it's authenticated...
Well, it was authenticated by Sotheby's. Sold on Saturday for £6,400 including buyer's premium.
All auction houses have authenticated all sorts of things in the past which have been shown later to be wrong'ens + £6,400 seems very cheap for such a rare beast. In fact £6400 for a standard gilt explorer seem a bit cheap.
Now off the to the VRF to see what the "power's that B " have to say.
Last edited by Andyg; 13th May 2013 at 15:39.
Whoever does not know how to hit the nail on the head should be asked not to hit it at all.
Friedrich Nietzsche
nice!
Hi,
There is a policy in Sotheby saying that if the watch turns out as not a legit watch, buyer can return for a full refund and definitely it is a protection and also the reason why buyer has confidence in the purchase.
Seems that the 25% premium may worth for buying some uncommon seen rare piece.
The color of the circle T matches the color of Rolex and Explorer, shouldn't a later add-on.
A question is whether Rolex can find out more details about this watch?? The S/N number can help??
Many thanks!
Hans
Wow, that is nice.
Love that early generation of Explorer!
Authentic mil issue or not, a very cool watch!
Very nice watch!
I like the minute hand, with the fine tip actually touching the minute markers. Not seen that before on a Rolex.
Hi,
The watch is quite original in all aspect, handset, color of the dial and also the marking, while the plexi is original with best match of the bezel.
I do like this vintage Explorer, still have the shadow of vintage bubble back...
The circle T color matches the overall tone and colour...
Really a nice watch!
Best regards,
Hans
Thats stunning.
Holy cow that is amazing. £6400 seems really cheap.
Another nice watch from that auction:
http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/...1/lot.354.html
"A rolex given to the Antarctic Expedition SANAE 27"
Both watches are very rare but to me the 1016 (if not viewing the case back) is same as other 1016 while this Military Explorer has both dial and caseback look very different from the production one. The good thing is that the condition is original and without any additional modification.
To me, both watches are super cool and unique pieces.
Best regards
Looks a bit knackered to me
Gray
The more the wabi, the more enthusiastic the Rolex fan...doesn't it go like that?Looks a bit knackered to me
That is a fab watch. the new owner is very lucky.
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