Rolex Explorer II 16550

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Year of Production: 1985
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: Yes
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

Ref. 16550An historically important stainless steel wristwatch with date, “spider” rail dial, 24-hour hand, bracelet, with guarantee, hang tag, and presentation box, made for the Steger International Polar Expedition

Manufacturer: Rolex Year: 1985 Reference No: 16550 Movement No: 1’069’844 Case No: 8’597’482 Model Name: Explorer II, Steger International Polar Expedition Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3085, 27 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “93150”, endlinks stamped “593”, max length 205mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped "18" Dimensions: 40mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed. Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Rolex New York on June 1985, hang tag, and fitted presentation box. Literature: Literature: The present watch is featured in The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling and Jeffrey P. Hess, page 253