Important Watches
Important Watches
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.