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Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cream Corn Dial, case No. 8470561, Ref. 16550. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp . Made circa 1984
€ 6.000,00 / 9.000,00
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Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Cream Corn Dial, case No. 8470561, [..]
Dial, case and movement signed, in good condition
DIAM: 40 mm THICKNESS: 13 mm
NOTE: The Rolex Explorer II debuted in 1971. This watch was meant for explorers, specifically speleologists who needed a tool to help them distinguish between day and night when they are in a cave and have no concept of light or dark. The original Explorer II, reference 1655 was in production until circa 1985 at that time they came out with the reference 16550 which had a new dial, bezel, hands, and movement. The reference 16550 was in production for approximately four years making this a relatively rare reference.
DIAM: 40 mm THICKNESS: 13 mm
NOTE: The Rolex Explorer II debuted in 1971. This watch was meant for explorers, specifically speleologists who needed a tool to help them distinguish between day and night when they are in a cave and have no concept of light or dark. The original Explorer II, reference 1655 was in production until circa 1985 at that time they came out with the reference 16550 which had a new dial, bezel, hands, and movement. The reference 16550 was in production for approximately four years making this a relatively rare reference.
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