ROLEX | Explorer II, Ref. 1655, A Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Bracelet, Circa 1984
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Explorer II, Ref. 1655
A Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Bracelet, Circa 1984
Dial: black
Caliber: Cal. 1575 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 39 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Case numbers: ref. 1655 / serial: 8096397
Originally developed in 1971 for cave explorers, the Explorer II ref. 1655 is the first reference in this family of Rolex watches. The Explorer 1655 is often referred to by the nickname “Freccione” (Italian for “arrow”) thanks to its prominent arrow-tipped orange 24-hour hand. By pointing to the fixed 24-hour marked bezel, the orange 24-hour hand serves as a prominent AM/PM indicator; practical for those who spend extended periods deep inside caves. This watch features a matte black MK5 dial along with a stainless steel Oyster case and Oyster bracelet. The dial design of the Explorer II 1655, which includes pencil hands, a prominent minute track, and plenty of luminous details, is markedly different from other Rolex sports watches to better lend itself to a 24-hour display. Rolex produced the ref. 1655 until 1985, and all subsequent Explorer II references differ quite significantly in both style and functionality, which further fuels the collectability of this particular vintage Rolex reference.
Condition Report:
This ref. 1655 Explorer II dates back to approximately 1984. The original MK5 matte black dial is in superb condition and the luminous material on the hands and hour markers has developed a matching cream colored patina. The watch and bracelet are in excellent overall condition and are free from all significant marks and damage.
Sotheby’s Watches Department is pleased to offer Condition Reports to potential purchasers. A Condition Report is an opinion describing the lot in more detail with regard to, but not limited to the general condition, quality of the watches and/or other relevant information.
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ROLEX
Explorer II, Ref. 1655
A Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Bracelet, Circa 1984
Dial: black
Caliber: Cal. 1575 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 39 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Case numbers: ref. 1655 / serial: 8096397
Originally developed in 1971 for cave explorers, the Explorer II ref. 1655 is the first reference in this family of Rolex watches. The Explorer 1655 is often referred to by the nickname “Freccione” (Italian for “arrow”) thanks to its prominent arrow-tipped orange 24-hour hand. By pointing to the fixed 24-hour marked bezel, the orange 24-hour hand serves as a prominent AM/PM indicator; practical for those who spend extended periods deep inside caves. This watch features a matte black MK5 dial along with a stainless steel Oyster case and Oyster bracelet. The dial design of the Explorer II 1655, which includes pencil hands, a prominent minute track, and plenty of luminous details, is markedly different from other Rolex sports watches to better lend itself to a 24-hour display. Rolex produced the ref. 1655 until 1985, and all subsequent Explorer II references differ quite significantly in both style and functionality, which further fuels the collectability of this particular vintage Rolex reference.
Condition Report:
This ref. 1655 Explorer II dates back to approximately 1984. The original MK5 matte black dial is in superb condition and the luminous material on the hands and hour markers has developed a matching cream colored patina. The watch and bracelet are in excellent overall condition and are free from all significant marks and damage.
Sotheby’s Watches Department is pleased to offer Condition Reports to potential purchasers. A Condition Report is an opinion describing the lot in more detail with regard to, but not limited to the general condition, quality of the watches and/or other relevant information.
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