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Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 4326071 , Ref. 1655. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water- resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and large orange arrow 24-hour hand. Made circa 1975
Description
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 4326071 , Ref. 1655. [..]
Dial, case and movement signed, in good condition
NOTE: The reference 1655 originally launched in 1971 and was specifically designed for cave explorers. This model features a fixed bezel with 24-hour display and a 24-hour hand that can be set to distinguish day from night hours. This model has a couple nicknames amongst collectors - Freccione referring to the orange AM/PM indicator hand and Steve McQueen because of an advertisement.
NOTE: The reference 1655 originally launched in 1971 and was specifically designed for cave explorers. This model features a fixed bezel with 24-hour display and a 24-hour hand that can be set to distinguish day from night hours. This model has a couple nicknames amongst collectors - Freccione referring to the orange AM/PM indicator hand and Steve McQueen because of an advertisement.
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wrist and pocket watches
thu 6 June 2019
Milan
SINGLE SESSION 06/06/2019 Hours 16:30