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Rolex Explorer II 16550

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Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch

Explorer II, Ref:16550, Serial No.R38****, Movement No.187****, Circa 1987 27-jewel Cal.3085 automatic movement adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, white dial with black edged luminous dot hour markers and baton quarters, black outer minute track with five minute markers, black Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, further red second time zone hand with luminous arrow tip, magnified date aperture at 3, brushed and polished tonneau shaped case with screw down Oyster back and shouldered crown, fixed bezel with 24-hour indication, fitted brushed 78360 Oyster link bracelet with signed folding clasp stamped CL11, case, dial and movement signed 39mm.Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Explorer II, Ref:16550, Serial No.R38****, Movement No.187****, Circa 1987 27-jewel Cal.3085 automatic movement adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, white dial with black edged luminous dot hour markers and baton quarters, black outer minute track with five minute markers, black Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, further red second time zone hand with luminous arrow tip, magnified date aperture at 3, brushed and polished tonneau shaped case with screw down Oyster back and shouldered crown, fixed bezel with 24-hour indication, fitted brushed 78360 Oyster link bracelet with signed folding clasp stamped CL11, case, dial and movement signed 39mm. Penelope Andrews Specialist - Watches Bonhams Work Montpelier Street London , United Kingdom SW7 1HH Work Tel: +44 20 7393 3869 Penelope.Andrews@bonhams.com Conditions of Sale View Go to Watches Go This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department . If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services . Buyers' Obligations ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS . THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS. If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale , please contact your nearest customer services team. Buyers' Premium and Charges For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows: Buyer's Premium Rates 27.5% on the first £20,000 of the hammer price; 26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £20,000 up to and including £700,000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £700,000 up to and including £4,500,000; and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000. VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right. Payment Notices For payment information please refer to the sale catalogue. Shipping Notices Bonhams cannot arrange for the delivery of Corum, Franck Muller, Piaget, Tudor and Rolex watches into the United States due to import restrictions. Bonhams cannot arrange for the delivery of lots containing mother of pearl or ruby into the United States due to import restrictions. Please note that in some circumstances we are unable to ship the watch with its strap due to regulations regarding material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species. Please note Bonhams cannot arrange the shipping of lots fitted with thermometers or inking chronographs. The buyer or designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping please contact the Department on: 44(0)207 393 3868 cara.ringwood@bonhams.com Prices include premium Results with descriptions Loading ... Lot 144 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Explorer II, Ref:1655, Case No.6205***, Circa 1979 Sold for £ 7,500 inc.premium, (US$ 8,393) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 7,500 ( US$ 8,393) --> Lot 144 £ 7,500 US$ 8,393 £ 6,000 US$ 6,715 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Explorer II, Ref:1655, Case No.6205***, Circa 1979 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 154 Rolex. A lady's stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Datejust, Ref:69173, Serial No.924****, Movement No.059****, Sold 17th October 1986 Sold for £ 2,000 inc.premium, (US$ 2,238) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 2,000 ( US$ 2,238) --> Lot 154 £ 2,000 US$ 2,238 £ 1,600 US$ 1,790 Rolex. A lady's stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Datejust, Ref:69173, Serial No.924****, Movement No.059****, Sold 17th October 1986 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 175 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:1500, Serial No.295****, Movement No.D03****, Circa 1970 Sold for £ 1,375 inc.premium, (US$ 1,538) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 1,375 ( US$ 1,538) --> Lot 175 £ 1,375 US$ 1,538 £ 1,100 US$ 1,231 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:1500, Serial No.295****, Movement No.D03****, Circa 1970 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 189 Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with 'root beer' bezel GMT Master II, Ref:16713, Serial No.L335***, Sold 2nd January 1990 Sold for £ 4,000 inc.premium, (US$ 4,476) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 4,000 ( US$ 4,476) --> Lot 189 £ 4,000 US$ 4,476 £ 3,200 US$ 3,581 Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with 'root beer' bezel GMT Master II, Ref:16713, Serial No.L335***, Sold 2nd January 1990 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> There are no lots available. See all my lots

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.

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