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Anatol
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50 years ago today...

50 years ago today, my father bought this, his first, Rolex, an Explorer 1016.

He wore the watch until 1974 when he bought a GMT Master 1675. In 1984, I received the Explorer from him at a tender age of 15. I wore it daily until 1999, when I bought my first new Rolex, a SD16600.

I remember the incidents for many scratches on the watch, from biking accidents to my first experiences with the other sex (oh, well!).

Today, the Explorer is one of my core watches. Actually it is much more than a watch but the single most important item that describes quality and classic design to me: it never failed me and never looked out of place. And it helped me realise early on that hard work can pay off!

My father turned 80 in good health a few weeks ago and I am very indebted to him for triggering that quest for quality in me very early!

I managed to keep all the paper work, only the box is gone. Well, to be precise: I remember using it for my matchbox toy cars as a child, until it was totally wrecked.

Historically, it is interesting to note that my father managed to get 15% discount and that 2700.- Austrian Schilling equals Euro 193.- today. But well, it was a monthly wage, then!

50 years of history and many more to come!

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