ROLEX 1655 EXPLORER STEVE MCQUEEN STEEL

ROLEX 1655 EXPLORER STEVE MCQUEEN STEEL
Details
Stock # SKU19996
Stock # 19996
Model Name Explorer II Steve McQueen
Brand
Model Ref # 1655
Condition Mint
Gender Mens
Movement Automatic
Case Stainless Steel
Case Shape Round
Case Size 38mm x 14mm
Crystal
Band / Strap Strap
Dial Black
Caseback Solid
Complications Date
GMT
Second Timezone
Year 1978
Additional Information
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Description
The Rolex Explorer II reference 1655 was the first Explorer II. It has a unique look in the history of Rolex watches, with its orange colored 24 hour second timezone hand, steel bezel with 24 hour scale and the hands and dial on the 1655 are unique to this model. This watch is on an orange NATO strap and we will include two additional NATO straps with this watch for its new owner, a green and a yellow.

Original stainless steel case measures 38mm diameter by 14mm thick. The bezel has an engraved and brush finished 24 hour scale with black numbers. Screw down crown is operating perfectly. Acrylic crystal with cyclops. The case number is 5611XXX dates production to 1978.

Original untouched black dial and original hands are in perfect condition. The hour markers and hands have a light and matching patina. Date at 3 o’clock.

Rolex automatic winding Caliber 1575, derived from the Caliber 1570 - arguably the best large series production automatic movement by any manufacturer, ever. This movement is known to keep time to within one or two seconds per day, even after 30+ years of service. The 1575 provides 24 hour GMT timekeeping and date, in addition to hours, minutes and seconds. Movement is clean and running.

Orange Nato strap with complimentary yellow and green straps also included.
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