Rolex Explorer II 16550

Name: Rolex Explorer II 16550 Stainless steel White 1986 | Rare Watches | Lot 111
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 16550
Price: 15143.2627 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Rolex Explorer II 16550 40mm Stainless steel White

Rolex Explorer II 16550 40mm Stainless steel White 1

Description

ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 'CREAM RAIL' DIAL, DATE AND BRACELET

ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 'CREAM RAIL' DIAL, DATE AND BRACELET SIGNED ROLEX, EXPLORER II MODEL, REF. 16550, CASE NO. 9623439, CIRCA 1986 Movement: Automatic Dial: Ivory coloured Case: 40 mm. diam. With: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 180 mm. ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 'CREAM RAIL' DIAL, DATE AND BRACELET SIGNED ROLEX, EXPLORER II MODEL, REF. 16550, CASE NO. 9623439, CIRCA 1986 Movement: Automatic Dial: Ivory coloured Case: 40 mm. diam. With: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 180 mm. This lot is subject to standard Swiss VAT rules and 7.7% VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and the ‘buyer’s premium’ This lot is subject to standard Swiss VAT rules and 7.7% VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and the ‘buyer’s premium’Among collectors, the present watch with ivory-coloured dial is without doubt the most sought-after version of all reference 16550 watches. The present ivory/cream dial is special both because of its very warm and eye-pleasing tone and because of the way the "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" is displayed. Also known as 'rail dial' it is distinguished by the symmetric division of the two lines below the centre: "Superlative" and "Officially" to the left, clearly separated by a vertical space (thus "rail"), and "Chronometer" and "Certified" to the right. Among collectors, the present watch with ivory-coloured dial is without doubt the most sought-after version of all reference 16550 watches. The present ivory/cream dial is special both because of its very warm and eye-pleasing tone and because of the way the "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" is displayed. Also known as 'rail dial' it is distinguished by the symmetric division of the two lines below the centre: "Superlative" and "Officially" to the left, clearly separated by a vertical space (thus "rail"), and "Chronometer" and "Certified" to the right. More from Rare Watches View All View All More from Rare Watches View All View All More from Rare Watches View All More from Rare Watches View All View All

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.