Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 104

ROLEX
REF. 1655, EXPLORER II “FRECCIONE” MK5 DIAL AND MK3 BEZEL, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 20,000 - 40,000

USD 21,300 - 42,500 / HKD 168,000 - 334,000 / CHF 20,800 - 41,600

A rare self-winding stainless steel sportive wristwatch with orange 24h hand arrow so called “Freccione” with a beautiful patina on the dial.


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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

Reference 1655

Year Circa 1980

Movement No. D896978

Case No. 6312436

Bracelet Oyster stainless steel Length 190 mm (approx.)

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 40 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

The Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 nicknamed by collectors as the Steve McQueen or ‘Freccione’ by some Italian collectors because of the bright orange arrow-shaped 24-hour hand on the watch —the word ‘Freccione’ comes from the Italian word ‘Freccia’ which means “arrow”— was only produced by Rolex from 1971 through 1984.