Important Watches

Important Watches

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 2085. ROLEX  |  EXPLORER II, REFERENCE 1655  A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOURS INDICIATION, DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1983" | 勞力士 | Explorer II 型號1655 精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期及24小時顯示,錶殼編號7431828,約1983年製".

ROLEX | EXPLORER II, REFERENCE 1655 A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOURS INDICIATION, DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1983" | 勞力士 | Explorer II 型號1655 精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期及24小時顯示,錶殼編號7431828,約1983年製"

Auction Closed

July 11, 09:58 AM GMT

Estimate

160,000 - 240,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

ROLEX

勞力士


EXPLORER II, REFERENCE 1655

A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOURS INDICIATION, DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1983

Explorer II 型號1655

精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期及24小時顯示,錶殼編號7431828,約1983年製

附帶保證書、說明書及盒子


Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back

Case number: 7'431'828

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Rolex Garantie Internationale, instruction manual and presentation box

Nicknamed the “Freccione” which represents “Big Arrow” in Italian for its unusually bright orange 24-hour hand, otherwise known as the Steve McQueen, as there were rumors instigating that he wore one. The reference 1655 had become a highly collectable model in recent years and collectors have learnt that there were many versions of the reference made, including 5 different types of dials, as well as, 4 different version of bezels.


The present watch with the case number 7’431’828 made in the year 1983 is fitted with an MK5 dial, MK4 bezel and 78360 bracelet. With all the components being correct and having been kept in a wonderful condition over the years, it will surely be considered a collectible vintage watch.