Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2020
LOT 432
ROLEX, REF. 1655, EXPLORER II,
STRAIGHT HAND, MARK 1 DIAL,
SERVICE CASE, STEEL
CHF 13,000 - 19,000
HKD 104,000 - 152,000 / USD 13,000 - 19,000
Sold: CHF 20,000
A fine and rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with 24-hour
indication.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8-22 |
Very good Slightly scratched Later original |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Explorer II
Reference 1655
Year Circa 1976
Case No. 4409880
Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex bracelet (78360/580), approx. overall length 190 mm
Caliber 1570
Dimensions 38 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
Known to Italian collectors as the Freccione due to the large orange
hand designed for explorer’s to keep a better track during their cave
expeditions, this example is an early version of the reference 1655,
featuring a Mark 1 dial that is easily recognisable by its straight seconds
hand, its curling R in the word Rolex and the L in the word Perpetual
that is positioned to the right of the X and the T Swiss T at the bottom.
The service case shows its original bevel and the dial has aged to a wonderful patina that matches its original hands, a great early example.
The service case shows its original bevel and the dial has aged to a wonderful patina that matches its original hands, a great early example.