Original Owners: Tiffany & Co. Dial Rolex Explorer 1016

Rolex introduced the 1016 Explorer in 1959 and it was in production until 1989 making it one of the longest running produced references from the brand. At the beginning of the run Rolex made the dials glossy and then switched to the matte style around 1966. Collectors have identified 5 different dial variations for the matte dial 1016s. This example is circa 1978 and features a Mark 4 dial. One defining characteristic of this dial is the tall coronet which is pretty easy to identify especially when comparing to other mark dials. This watch comes directly from the original owner, who purchased it in 1983 at the Tiffany & Co. store in Beverly Hills. He treated himself to the watch as a late Christmas gift after receiving a work bonus, as evidenced by the engraving on the caseback. What makes this example even more special is the dual-stamped dial, featuring the legendary "Tiffany & Co." signature— a detail that initially caught his eye. The Tiffany stamp elevates this watch to a whole new level of rarity and desirability, making it highly sought after by collectors. Remarkably, the original owner preserved the original punched papers and receipt over the years. Although he did mention tossing the box at some point, we’re grateful he kept the paperwork. Upon examining these documents, we can see the Tiffany registry number is handwritten on the top of the papers, which matches the number on the receipt — we love when these little details line up. In 1983, the watch was price