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Lot Closed
September 4, 05:10 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
ROLEX
REFERENCE 1655 EXPLORER II
A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH 24-HOUR INDICATION, DATE, AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1971
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'048'050
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 2'919'959
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet with folding clasp
Dimensions: 38 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: none
The Rolex Explorer II is one of the most iconic vintage Rolex references. The so-called Freccione (Italian for “big arrow”) or "Steve McQueen” was in production from 1971 to 1985. True to Rolex’s philosophy of producing highly reliable and readable timepieces focused on professional use, reference 1655 was created specifically for a community who explores caves for extended periods of time. This watch allows the wearer to identify the time between morning and night through its 24-hour hand and fixed bezel. It is uniquely designed with a highly luminous arrow tipped hand to ensure optimal legibility in the dark. The Explorer II is a highly sought-after vintage Rolex tool watch amongst collecting circles.