ROLEX | EXPLORER II, 'CREAM DIAL' REF 16550STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24-HOUR INDICATION, DATE AND BRACELETCIRCA 1984

Dial: cream Calibre: cal. 3085 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 1'069'223 Case: stainless steel, screw-down back Case number: 8'399'245 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Dimensions: 40mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190mm Signed: case, dial and movement  Accessories: Rolex booklets and presentation case

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing. CASE: is in excellent condition with sharp edges and nice beveling to the lugs. The satin finish is nicely visible on the lugs and overall there is only minute surface wear. The case back still retaining parts of the original green factory sticker. The numbers between the lugs are very crisp. Bracelet in great condition with barely any signs of use, reference 93150, endlinks stamped 593. DIAL: in great condition overall. There is very light tarnish to the triangle of the 24-hour hand. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

This reference 16550 represents the another execution of this model, this time bearing a white dial. Interestingly a defect in the dials finishing meant that the dial, once crisp white, turned 'creamy' with age. Another discernible feature, separating this iterations from later ones is that the lume plots have a white gold surround as opposed to the blackened steel ones which would replace them.