ROLEX 1655 EXPLORER II STEVE MCQUEEN STEEL

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 particular watch received a complete cleaning and service of the movement by Rolex in October 2010. Watch will be delivered with copy of service record from Fink’s (authorized Rolex dealer) in Virginia.

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. There is some wear evident, but the case still easily earns a mint condition grade and the original case beveled edges are still crisp and sharp and the lugs are full thickness.

Original untouched black dial is in perfect condition and the luminous hour markers and hands are just starting to show patina, which is accordingly very light and very pleasing. Silver date wheel/date display at 3 o’clock.

Original movement is a 26 jewel automatic winding Rolex caliber, adjusted to five positions and temperature. This movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer. Condition is clean and extra-mint. Movement is running strongly.

Bracelet is a Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 78360 with non flip lock clasp. Bracelet has 12 links and will fit up to an 8 inch wrist. Bracelet is tight and clean as new.

This watch is in mint/mint+ condition and is accompanied by the 2010 service document.