Rolex

Cadran: blanc

Calibre: cal. 3185 automatique, 31 rubis

Numéro de mouvement: 5'277'864

Boîtier: acier, fond vissé

Numéro de boîtier: L'327'122

Fermoir: bracelet Oyster Rolex en acier et boucle déployante

Dimensions: 40 mm, circonférence du bracelet approx. 170 mm

Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement                                                                    

Ecrin: non

Papiers: non

Accessoires: pochette de voyage Rolex

Dial: white

Calibre: cal. 3185 automatic, 31 jewels

Movement number: 5'277'864

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Case number: L'327'122

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 170 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Rolex travel pouch

Poids brut 119.60 g |

Gross weight 119.60 g

The 1980's were a transitional period for Rolex. It saw its professional models, such as the Submariner, Daytona, GMT or Explorer II, evolving to meet the requirements of modern use.

Some of the key evolution was the move from plexiglass to sapphire crystal, movement upgrades for quickset functions and increased power reserve.

The Explorer II is a perfect illustration of these changes, particularly exemplified by the Reference 16550, which can be considered as a transitional model.

The watch was produced during four years only, between 1986 to 1989 and is the bridge between the 1655 (1971-1985) and the 16750 (1989-2011).

The 16550 introduced the sapphire crystal and was equipped with the calibre 3085 allowing the GMT hand to be adjusted independently.

Aesthetically, its dial was much closer to the GMT and Submariner, with triangular, dot and baton indexes and the traditional hands.

The 16550 also introduced the white dial for the model, which has previously only available with a black dial.