Manufacturer: | Rolex |
Regular Price: | $25,719.86 |
Item Number: | 162599 |
Nickname: | Rolex Steve Mcqueen |
Condition: | Vintage |
Model Name/Number: | Explorer II - 1655 |
Serial: | 3391XXX |
Year: | Circa 1973 |
Gender: | Men's |
Movement: | Automatic 1575 |
Case: | Stainless steel case. Comes with a fixed 24 hour bezel. Caseback is stamped "1655". Serial and reference numbers are visible. |
Dial: | Matte black Tritium dial with Tritium hour markers and matching hands. |
Bracelet: | Stainless steel 9315 Fold Over Oyster with 12 links, 380 end links and divers extension. The clasp is stamped "G" indicating it is from 1982" |
Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
Warranty: | This vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
This 1655 is in great, honest vintage condition. The case is in great condition with normal signs of wear; the watch appears to be lightly polished and the bevels are still visible on the lugs. The The bezel is in great condition with some normal wear. The dial is in great condition with some light patina throughout. The hands have developed patina. The lume on the dial and in the hands has developed patina and aged to a matching lovely yellow color. The orange hand has remained vibrant. The bracelet is in great condition with normal wear; it has a bit of stretch between the links which is common for this style bracelet.
The 1655 Explorer is instantly recognizable from its bright orange 24 hour hand and steel 24 hour bezel. Rolex came out with this model in 1971 and it was specifically made for cave explorers. The purpose of the orange 24 hour hand is to help the wearer distinguish day vs night in environments where this isn't easily noticeable, like in a cave with complete darkness.
The example we have here is in great, honest condition; it features a "Mark II" dial and bezel. From the beautiful custard colored lume to the vibrant orange 24-hour hand, this thing really pops in the sunlight!
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
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SO FAR SO GREAT. A VERY NICE LOOKING CLEAN WATCH. HAS BEEN WORKING ACCURATELY.