Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 08, 2020

LOT 141

ROLEX REF. 1655, EXPLORER II, MARK V

CHF 18,000 - 28,000

HKD 144,000 - 224,000 / USD 18,000 - 28,000

A fine, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with date and large orange arrow 24 hour hand.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Reference 1655

Year Circa 1984

Case No. 8314522

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 38 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

Produced from 1971 to 1984, the Orange Hand Explorer had initially been designed for explorers needing the large hand to tell the time in difficult lighting conditions. This example, preserved in excellent condition with no service marks in the caseback and a thick case, is among the last batches of 1655’s made as its serial places it around 1983 and the reference was discontinued the following year.