104 Rolex As new condition and sought-after, “Freccione” Explorer II automatic wristwatch in steel, full-set, reference 1655.
Estimate: CHF 18,000 – 36,000
Sold (Premium)CHF 35,625
| Model | Explorer II |
|---|---|
| Reference | 1655 |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Bracelet Material | Stainless steel Rolex bracelet, approximate length 195mm |
| Year | 1983 |
| Movement | Automatic, cal. 1570, 26 jewels |
| Case N° | 8'096'419 |
| Dimensions | 39mm Diameter |
| Signed | Case, dial and movement |
| Accessories | Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated Nov. 14th, 1990, and stamped Haribhai & Sons, hang tag, booklets, fitted presentation box and outer packaging |
The Explorer I was created especially for mountain climbers, while the Explorer II, with its 24-hour graduated bezel and its large, luminescent 24-hour hand arrow, was intended for those spending extended time in dark environments, such as spelunkers. It was 1971 when the first Explorer II reference 1655 was presented. The dial of the present “Freccione” reference 1655 displays a “T Swiss <25>