Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 25, 2023

LOT 104

REF. 1655, EXPLORER II, MARK 2, STEEL

EUR 17,000 - 27,000

USD 18,500 - 29,400 / HKD 146,000 - 232,000 / CHF 16,700 - 26,500

Sold: EUR 20,800

A fine, rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with 24-hour indication, date, center seconds and screwed caseback.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Explorer II

Reference 1655

Year Circa 1975

Movement No. D914411

Case No. 3913260

Material stainless steel

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, with deploying clasp

Diameter 38 mm.

Caliber 1570, 26 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories box, outer box

Notes

Very nice, stainless steel, self-winding, wristwatch with date and 24 hours indication. Stainless steel Oyster case, screwdown back, fixed stainless steel bezel with 24 hours markings to serve as a very visible AM/PM indicator. Acrylic crystal with cyclops lens at 3 o'clock. Guards around the screwed crown. Black dial with outer minute/seconds track with alternating luminescent squares and rectangles. Highly luminous large 24-hour arrow-shaped hand with bright orange finish.