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Rolex Explorer II 16550

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ROLEX REF 16550 TIFFANY DIAL Rolex, 'Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Tiffany&Co, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,' case No.8867003, Ref. 16550. Made in 1985. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, selfwinding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. | Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces | Geneve, 12 May 2013

ROLEX REF 16550 TIFFANY DIAL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Tiffany&Co, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No.8867003, Ref. 16550. Made in 1985. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, selfwinding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp., C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24- hour bezel for the second time zone, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with applied luminous ivory round, triangular and baton steel indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3085, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm. Approx. overall length : 190 mm.Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces Geneva, May 12, 2013 LOT 147 ROLEX REF 16550 TIFFANY DIAL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Tiffany&Co, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No.8867003, Ref. 16550. Made in 1985. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, selfwinding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. CHF 8,500 - 10,500 HKD 70,000 - 87,000 / USD 9,100 - 11,200 Sold: CHF 10,000 C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24- hour bezel for the second time zone, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with applied luminous ivory round, triangular and baton steel indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3085, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm. Approx. overall length : 190 mm. Share

Collectible Features |Rolex Explorer II 16550

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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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