Rolex Explorer II 16550

Name: Rolex Explorer II 16550 Stainless steel White Hong Kong | Watches Online: Featuring "The Eternity Part 2" and "The Chronicle Part 3" Collections | Lot
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 16550
Price: 3083.34 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Rolex Explorer II 16550 40mm Stainless steel White

Rolex Explorer II 16550 40mm Stainless steel White 1

Description

ROLEX, EXPLORER II, REF. 16550, CASE NO. 8'399'404 | Christie’s

Case material: Stainless steel Diameter: 40 mm. Bracelet material: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet Approximate wrist size: Overall length approximately 180 mm. Dial: White Movement: Automatic Functions: Dual time and date With: Presentation box and outer packaging Certificate: No Box: Yes Note: The presentation box that accompanies this lot may not be the original “fitted box”. Please refer to paragraph A in the Conditions of Sale for further information. If you have any queries, please contact Watch Department at watcheshk@christies.com

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.