Rolex Explorer 1016 MK5 Dial Box and Paper Set collectors-item We believe that the crown

We believe that the crown was replaced at some point during service

on our way to Geneva

even purple—a stark departure from Rolex’s typically conservative palette

We love this heavy and even patina

It was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full on the dial

Rolex Explorer 1016 MK5 Dial Box and Paper Set collectors-item We believe that the crownWith its simple three hand layout and comfortably wearable proportions, the Rolex Explorer stands apart from the Crowns other sport watches. More than most, it walks the fine line between a true tool watch and an understated dress watch. At the same time, it was designed with clarity and durability in mind, built to remain highly legible even in harsh conditions and exposed environments. The Explorer was introduced in 1953, the same year as the