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Rolex Explorer II 16550

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Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual timezone

Explorer II, Ref:16550, Serial No.R77****, Movement No.210****, Sold 26th January 1989 27-jewel Cal.3085 automatic movement adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, white dial with cream dot hour markers and baton quarters with polished borders, black outer minute divisions, polished Mercedes hands with cream inserts and lollipop tipped centre seconds, red second timezone hand with luminous filled 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 scale, fitted brushed 93150 Oyster link bracelet with signed folding clasp stamped M9, together with fitted Rolex box, outer card, wallet with punched guarantee certificate, Rolex Explorer booklet and swing tag , case, dial and movement signed 39mm.Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual timezone Explorer II, Ref:16550, Serial No.R77****, Movement No.210****, Sold 26th January 1989 27-jewel Cal.3085 automatic movement adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, white dial with cream dot hour markers and baton quarters with polished borders, black outer minute divisions, polished Mercedes hands with cream inserts and lollipop tipped centre seconds, red second timezone hand with luminous filled 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 scale, fitted brushed 93150 Oyster link bracelet with signed folding clasp stamped M9, together with fitted Rolex box, outer card, wallet with punched guarantee certificate, Rolex Explorer booklet and swing tag , case, dial and movement signed 39mm. Footnotes The Rolex Explorer II was first released in 1971 as Reference 1655 using the calibre 1575 movement but also with a fourth hand which rotated once every 24 hours, read from the fixed, engraved 24 hour steel bezel. The watch was introduced as being especially useful for more intrepid adventurers, including pilots and air traffic controllers. The 1655 Explorer II and the 1019 Milgauss are the only Rolex models which use their own type of specific hand style. 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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 For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department . Prices include premium Results with descriptions Loading ... Lot 152 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT Master 'Pepsi', Ref: 1675, Circa 1975 Sold for £ 6,937 inc.premium, (US$ 7,849) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 6,937 ( US$ 7,849) --> Lot 152 £ 6,937 US$ 7,849 £ 5,500 US$ 6,222 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT Master 'Pepsi', Ref: 1675, Circa 1975 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 120 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT-Master, Ref: 1675, Circa 1963 Sold for £ 13,125 inc.premium, (US$ 14,849) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 13,125 ( US$ 14,849) --> Lot 120 £ 13,125 US$ 14,849 £ 10,500 US$ 11,879 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT-Master, Ref: 1675, Circa 1963 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 182 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual timezone GMT Master, Ref:1675, Serial No.****674, Movement No.D04****, Circa 1970 Sold for £ 3,125 inc.premium, (US$ 3,535) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 3,125 ( US$ 3,535) --> Lot 182 £ 3,125 US$ 3,535 £ 2,500 US$ 2,828 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual timezone GMT Master, Ref:1675, Serial No.****674, Movement No.D04****, Circa 1970 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 1216 Rolex. A fine stainless steel calendar dual timezone automatic bracelet watch Explorer II, Ref:216570, Recent Sold for HK$ 50,000 inc.premium, (US$ 6,369) Contract: / This lot sold at HK$ 50,000 ( US$ 6,369) --> Lot 1216 HK$ 50,000 US$ 6,369 HK$ 40,000 US$ 5,095 Rolex. A fine stainless steel calendar dual timezone automatic bracelet watch Explorer II, Ref:216570, Recent [[ 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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