Rolex Oversized Oyster-Perpetual 1012 Silver Swiss Only Dial in 18k Yellow Gold - 36 mm violet it was the first Explorer

it was the first Explorer II to feature an independently adjustable GMT hand

a black Rolex Oysterdate text

If this charming Datejust speaks to you

A fresh minimalist take on our Chestnut Nato strap

but a few did go into production

Rolex Oversized Oyster-Perpetual 1012 Silver Swiss Only Dial in 18k Yellow Gold - 36 mm violet it was the first ExplorerThe Rolex reference 1012 is a very rare and oversized 36mm Oyster Perpetual dress watch, produced primarily during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Manufactured exclusively in solid gold either yellow or rose it offered a more restrained and elegant alternative to the Datejust, omitting the date function in favour of a cleaner and more symmetrical dial layout. The reference 1012 features a solid 18k gold 36mm Oyster case with a smooth bezel, giving the