Important Watches

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 26, 2021

LOT 165

ROLEX
REF. 1655, EXPLORER II, SO CALLED STEVE MCQUEEN “ALBINO”, MK5 DIAL AND MK4 BEZEL, STAINLESS STEEL, WITH ORIGINAL SET AND PUNCHED WARRANTY

EUR 23,000 - 41,400

Sold: EUR 26,250

Very fine and rare, self-winding, wristwatch with GMT function.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Explorer II “Albino Freccione”

Reference 1655

Year 1982

Movement No. D907422

Case No. 7352117

Bracelet Rolex Oyster bracelet 78360 end-links 580 clasp, approx. length 185 mm.

Diameter 40 mm.

Caliber 1570

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

The watch is very well preserved and it is called “Albino” because the arrow of the GMT has changed color from orange to white. It comes with original set (box, warranty holder, Rolex booklet and punched warranty). The 1655 explorer II is one of the most collectable vintage Rolex on the market, famous for their big bold orange “freccione” 24 hour hand.