Rolex Reference 16550 Explorer II | A stainless steel dual time zone automatic wristwatch with cream dial, date and bracelet, Circa 1986

Reference 16550 Explorer II 'Cream'
A stainless steel dual time zone automatic wristwatch with cream dial, date and bracelet, Circa 1986

Dial: cream
Caliber: cal. 3085 automatic, 27 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 9’323’353
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in very good condition. There is slight surface scuffing throughout the case. There is a nick on the outside of the upper left lug, as well as a nick on the back side of the lower left lug. The bezel has slight scuffing throughout, with some noticeable scratches around the 12 o’clock mark. The bracelet is also in very good condition. The crystal has small scratches in the 6 and 12 o’clock area. The end links are stamped ‘78360’ and the clasp is stamped the same with ‘J5’ as well.

Dial: The dial is in excellent condition. It has aged into a light cream color.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Please note that the movement is numbered 1’490’315.