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ROLEX 1655 EXPLORER II STEVE MCQUEEN STEEL

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ROLEX 1655 EXPLORER II STEVE MCQUEEN STEEL
Details
Stock # SKU20037
Stock # 20037
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 Bracelet
Dial Black
Caseback Solid
Complications Date
GMT
Second Timezone
Year
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.

Immaculate, gorgeous, never polished original stainless steel case measures 38mm diameter by 14mm thick. Case proudly shows off its original beveled edges and is absolutely full metal all around. The original bezel has an engraved and brush finished 24 hour scale with black numbers. Original screw down crown is operating perfectly. Plastic crystal with cyclops. Serial number 5674XXX dates production to 1978.

Original untouched black dial is in perfect condition and the luminous hour markers and hands have a light patina. Silver date wheel/date display at 3 o’clock.

Original movement is 26 jewel automatic winding Rolex caliber 1570, adjusted to five positions and temperature. This movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer. Movement is is so clean it literally shines. Movement is running and inside case back shows two services.

Bracelet is a Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 78360 13 links and will fit up to an 8.25 inch wrist. Bracelet is tight as new.

This watch is in mint+ condition.
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