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ROLEX | EXPLORER II, REFERENCE 1655, A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION, DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1984

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April 8, 02:06 AM GMT

Estimate

160,000 - 200,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

ROLEX

EXPLORER II, REFERENCE 1655

A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION, DATE AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1984


Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back

Case number: 8’096'413

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 39 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 187 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Rolex Garantie and presentation box

A wristwatch that was created specifically for a spelunker who often explored caves for multiple days in a week, the reference 1655 allows an explorer to identify the time between morning and night through its 24-hour hand and bezel. Uniquely designed with an 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.


It is interesting to note that the present example is fitted with a MK1 dial that is usually found on a watch with a much earlier serial number. One can differentiate the various dials due to the design of the Coronet.