Rolex Explorer II 16550

Name: Rolex Explorer II 16550 Stainless steel Cream 1985 Germany | 113 th auction | Lot 18
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 16550
Price: 17353.05 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Rolex Explorer II 16550 40mm Stainless steel Cream

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Description

Rolex Panna-Rail-Dial Explorer II

Case : Steel · screw back with marking 16550 · screwed "Twinlock" winding crown · fixed steel bezel with engraved 24-hour scale · "Oyster" steel bracelet ref. 78360 · 7/5 bracelet elements · endlinks stamped 501 · clasp K2 (2/1986) · total length 175 mm Dial : Cream-coloured "Panna Rail Dial" (beautiful patinated), applied luminous indexes (tritium), central red 24h hand with luminous tip, luminous Mercedes hands (Luminova) Movement : Automatic Movm no : 1490058 Case no : 9160343 Ref : 16550 Cal : 3085 Diam : 40 mm Circa : 1985 Ctry : Switzerland Original box : Original certificate : Accessories : A rare and beautiful wristwatch with cream-coloured dial, date and 24h indicator on the bezel

Collectible Features |Rolex Explorer II 16550

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.

Pumpkin Patina

Lume plots that have aged to a distinct orange or pumpkin-like color.

Nipple Dial

The "nipple dial" is a term used to describe a specific type of dial found on certain vintage Rolex watches, particularly the Rolex GMT-Master and Submariner models from the 1970s and 1980s. The distinguishing feature of a nipple dial is its hour markers: instead of the usual flat or applied markers, these dials have raised, gold-trimmed markers that resemble small "nipples." These markers are typically made of gold and are filled with luminous material, allowing them to be easily read in low-light conditions. The nipple dial is considered highly desirable among collectors due to its distinctive look and its association with vintage Rolex models.

Frog Foot

Crown resembling a frog's foot.