Rolex Explorer I (2021) vs Rolex Explorer (vintage, "the 1016")
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| Rolex 124270 | Rolex 1016 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Explorer I (2021) | Explorer (vintage, "the 1016") |
| Caliber | Rolex Cal. 3230 -- in-house automatic, 28,800bph, 70h PR, 31j; Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring; no date — the purist Explorer configuration; 36mm re-set to original dimensions | Rolex Cal. 1570 -- in-house automatic, 19,800bph, 44h PR, 26j; Glucydur balance, self-compensating Microstella regulator; COSC-certified |
| Case size | 36mm | 36mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 47mm | 43mm |
| Years produced | 2021–present | 1963–1989 |
| Brand tier | luxury | luxury |
| Era | modern | vintage |
| Movement tier | In-house manufacture | In-house manufacture |
| Market median (excellent / full-set) | n/a | n/a |
| Typical range | n/a | n/a |
| Confidence | low | low |
| Categories | sport | sport |
| Editorial | n/a | yes |
| Collector note | n/a | most sought: The long-running matte-dial Explorer produced from 1963 to 1989; vintage collectors treat this as the most correct-proportioned Explorer ever made. |
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