Important Watches Part II

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Rolex

EXPLORER II, REF 16550 RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO.: STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24-HOUR INDICATION, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1985

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November 12, 10:43 AM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 20,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

EXPLORER II, REF 16550

RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO.: STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24-HOUR INDICATION, DATE AND BRACELET

CIRCA 1985

Dial: cream

Calibre: cal. 3085 automatic, 27 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Case number: 9'152'687

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

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Designed with a 24-hour bezel and a luminous 24-hour big arrow hand, the Rolex Explorer II reference 16550 is a watch that was dedicated to those who spent long periods of time in dark environments such as spelunkers.

This watch is further distinguished by its double signed dial. This particular example is signed Tiffany & Co and incredibly sought after by collectors.