Hong Kong, May 29, 2022

LOT 467

ROLEX
REF. 16550, EXPLORER II, NIPPLE DIAL, SILVER PRINT, PROTOTYPE, STEEL, FIRST TIME IN PUBLIC.

HKD 320,000 - 420,000

EUR 38,600 - 51,000 / CHF 40,500 - 54,000 / USD 40,800 - 54,000

Sold: HKD 525,000

Extremely rare, fine, prototype, self-winding stainless-steel wristwatch with black colour silver print nipple dial, date and 24h indicator.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Explorer II Prototype

Reference 16550

Year circa 1985

Movement No. 1063148

Case No. 8424036

Bracelet Rolex stainless steel oyster bracelet 78360 with 501 endlink, length 170mm. (approx.)

Diameter Ø 39 mm.

Caliber 3085

Signature dial, case and movement