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Rolex Explorer II 16550

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Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone

Explorer II, Ref:16550, Serial No.839****, Movement No.106****, Sold 26th April 1986 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 divisions with five minute markers, black Mercedes hands with luminous inserts and lollipop centre seconds, further arrow tipped hand for second time zone, magnified date aperture at 3, brushed and polished tonneau form 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 I3, together with Rolex box, service receipt dated 30/10/1997, and International Guarantee , case, dial and movement signed 39mm.Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone Explorer II, Ref:16550, Serial No.839****, Movement No.106****, Sold 26th April 1986 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 divisions with five minute markers, black Mercedes hands with luminous inserts and lollipop centre seconds, further arrow tipped hand for second time zone, magnified date aperture at 3, brushed and polished tonneau form 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 I3, together with Rolex box, service receipt dated 30/10/1997, and International Guarantee , case, dial and movement signed 39mm. 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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 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 28 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone Explorer II, Ref:16570T, Serial No.Z17****, Movement No.127****, Circa 2006 Sold for £ 3,500 inc.premium, (US$ 3,917) Contract: / This lot sold at £ 3,500 ( US$ 3,917) --> Lot 28 £ 3,500 US$ 3,917 £ 2,800 US$ 3,133 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone Explorer II, Ref:16570T, Serial No.Z17****, Movement No.127****, Circa 2006 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR Lot 317 Rolex. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) et acier avec date et 2nd fuseau horaire mouvement automatique Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone and nipple dial GMT-Master, Ref: 16753, Circa 1980 Sold for € 8,287 inc.premium, (US$ 8,052) Contract: / This lot sold at € 8,287 ( US$ 8,052) --> Lot 317 € 8,287 US$ 8,052 € 6,500 US$ 6,316 Rolex. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) et acier avec date et 2nd fuseau horaire mouvement automatique Rolex. A stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone and nipple dial GMT-Master, Ref: 16753, Circa 1980 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR Lot 359 Rolex. Montre bracelet en acier avec date et 2nd fuseau horaire mouvement automatique Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT-Master II 'Batman', Ref: 116710BLNR, Circa 2015 Sold for € 19,125 inc.premium, (US$ 18,583) Contract: / This lot sold at € 19,125 ( US$ 18,583) --> Lot 359 € 19,125 US$ 18,583 € 15,000 US$ 14,575 Rolex. Montre bracelet en acier avec date et 2nd fuseau horaire mouvement automatique Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone GMT-Master II 'Batman', Ref: 116710BLNR, Circa 2015 [[ amend_wd(lot) ]] --> follow --> Lot 371 Rolex. Montre bracelet en acier avec date et 2nd fuseau horaire mouvement automatique Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone Explorer II, Ref: 1655, Circa 1976 Sold for € 25,500 inc.premium, (US$ 24,778) Contract: / This lot sold at € 25,500 ( US$ 24,778) --> Lot 371 € 25,500 US$ 24,778 € 20,000 US$ 19,434 Rolex. Montre bracelet en acier avec date et 2nd fuseau horaire mouvement automatique Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone Explorer II, Ref: 1655, Circa 1976 [[ 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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