| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU19998 | |
| Stock # | 19998 | |
| 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 | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Strap | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
Date GMT Second Timezone |
|
| Year | ||
| Additional Information | On rustic tan suede strap with orange stitching | |
| Sold | ||
Description
What a treat it is to find an all original, early in the production mint+ condition Explorer II.
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.
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. Serial number is 3254XXX dates production to 1972.
Original untouched black dial in perfect condition. The hour markers and original hands have a light and matching patina. Date at 3 o’clock. Original silver date wheel.
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.
Strap is new rustic suede with exposed orange stitching and steel Rolex buckle. Condition is mint+.
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.
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. Serial number is 3254XXX dates production to 1972.
Original untouched black dial in perfect condition. The hour markers and original hands have a light and matching patina. Date at 3 o’clock. Original silver date wheel.
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.
Strap is new rustic suede with exposed orange stitching and steel Rolex buckle. Condition is mint+.
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