The Rolex Explorer II reference 1655, also known as the "Explorer II", was introduced in 1971 as an evolution of the original Rolex Explorer model.
Some key details about the Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655:
Design:
- 39mm stainless steel case
- Fixed 24-hour bezel
- Early models had an orange 24-hour hand, later versions had a white 24-hour hand
- Oyster case design with screw-down crown
Movement:
- Powered by the Rolex caliber 1570 automatic movement
Functionality:
- Main feature was the 24-hour hand and fixed 24-hour bezel, allowing the wearer to track a second time zone
- Designed for use by cave explorers, spelunkers, and others who needed to track time in dark environments
History:
- Introduced in 1971 and produced until 1984
- Replaced by the ref. 16550 model in 1985, which had a more flexible rotatable 24-hour bezel
Collectibility:
- The ref. 1655 is highly sought after by vintage Rolex collectors today
- Good examples command premium prices on the secondary market
- Considered an iconic design in Rolex's history
This is a fully restored Rolex Explorer 2 from Rolex center. Rolex no longer restore this vintage Rolex watches making it special.
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