Fine Watches Including Masterworks of Time, Collector’s Watches
Fine Watches Including Masterworks of Time, Collector’s Watches
Rolex
'SAS' Explorer II, Ref. 216570 Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch With 24-Hour Indication, Date And Bracelet Circa 2010
Lot Closed
April 14, 09:12 AM GMT
Estimate
17,000 - 28,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
'SAS' Explorer II, Ref. 216570
Stainless Steel Military Wristwatch With 24-Hour Indication, Date And Bracelet
Circa 2010
Dial: white
Movement: cal. 3187 automatic, 31 jewels
Movement number: 9C'034'251
Case: stainless steel Oyster, screw-down crown and back engraved
Case number: G'726'175
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Diameter: 42mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex warranty, booklets and presentation case
The British Special Air Service (SAS) was founded in 1941 as a Special Operations division of the British Army and has remained ever since one of the most respected military organisations in the world. In spite of its absolute secrecy, the unit is rumoured to employ 500 active soldiers and is infamous for its extreme recruitment and training methods.
In 2012 Rolex issued a limited series special order of Explorer II ref. 216570, exclusively retailed to SAS members. The present lot is part of it and has been preserved in good condition and with its original accessories. The SAS motto “Who Dares Wins” is engraved on the case band while the back proudly displays the SAS logo, a knife with wings, matched by a personal serial number bearing the original owner’s initials.
This Special Air Service Explorer II represents the long lasting relationship between Rolex and international military forces, making it an extremely desirable watch for any discerning collector.