ROLEX | A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH 24-HOUR INDICATION, DATE AND BRACELET REF 1655 CASE 3716294 EXPLORER II CIRCA 1972

• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • black dial, luminous triangular, baton and square indexes, orange central hand for 24 hour, magnified date aperture, center seconds • stainless steel Oyster case, screw-down crown and case back, bezel calibrated for 24 hours • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Movement in working order when cataloging. The dial is in very attractive condition and the luminous has turn to a light warm yellow. The bezel with surface wear and minor lost to the black enamel. The surface wear can be seen with naked eye. the case in crisp condition with only light sign of polishing. The number between the lugs are very crisp but easy to read without the loupe. Overall in very attractive condition.* Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and a service might be required at the buyer's expense.
"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."

Rolex launched the Explorer II in 1971. Designed to aide explorers, the bright orange luminous 24-hour triangle tipped hand glowed under any light condition.

Reference 1655 is also known as the ‘Steve McQueen’. The present watch is fitted with a Mk 1 dial, which is correct for the serial number. The dial displays a "T Swiss T" designation underneath 6 o’clock, instead of "T SwissThe present watch is a highly charismatic example with a lovely dial, very crisp case and bezel which still retains the original black enamel.