ROLEX VINTAGE EXPLORER II 1655 STEVE MCQUEEN FRECCIONE AUTOMATIC 1982

ROLEX VINTAGE EXPLORER II 1655 STEVE MCQUEEN FRECCIONE AUTOMATIC 1982
Details
Stock # SKU20534
Stock # 20534
Model Name Explorer II Steve Mcqueen Freccione
Brand
Model Ref # 1655
Condition Unpolished
Gender Mens
Movement Automatic
Case Stainless Steel
Case Shape Round
Case Size 38mm x 14mm
Crystal
Band / Strap Bracelet
Dial Black
Caseback Solid
Complications GMT
Year 1982
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.

Original never polished stainless steel case measures 38mm diameter by 14mm thick. The bezel has an engraved and brush finished 24 hour scale with black numbers and factory sharp edges. Screw down crown is operating perfectly. Plastic crystal. Serial number 7432XXX dates production to 1982, which is late in 1655 production.

Original dial is black with perfectly patinaed luminous hour markers and matching color original hands. Dial is in perfect condition. You can tell this watch is from the last series of 1655 production by the elongated shape of the Rolex coronet on the dial.

Original movement is Rolex Caliber 1570 26 jewel automatic winding caliber, adjusted to five positions and temperature. This movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer. Movement is clean and running.

Original bracelet is the heavy link Rolex Oyster reference 78360 with non-flip lock clasp with 12 links.
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