Important Watches
Important Watches
Property from the Family of the Original Owner
ROLEX | REFERENCE 1655 EXPLORER II 'STEVE MCQUEEN' A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH 24-HOUR DISPLAY, DATE, AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1971
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June 24, 04:41 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Property from the Family of the Original Owner
ROLEX
REFERENCE 1655 EXPLORER II 'STEVE MCQUEEN'
A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH 24-HOUR DISPLAY, DATE, AND BRACELET, CIRCA 1971
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D064618
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 2920063
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Dimensions: diameter 38 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex bi-fold, Service Warranty paperwork, product booklets and original purchase receipt from Edmonds Jewelers on 10-26-75
The Rolex Explorer II is one of the most iconic vintage Rolex references. The so-called Freccione (Italian for “big arrow”) or "Steve McQueen” was in production from 1971 to 1985.
True to Rolex’s philosophy of producing highly reliable and readable timepieces focused on professional use, reference 1655 was created specifically for a community who explores caves for extended periods of time. This watch allows the wearer to identify the time between morning and night through its 24-hour hand and fixed bezel. It is uniquely designed with a highly luminous arrow tipped hand to ensure optimal legibility in the dark. The Explorer II is a highly sought-after vintage Rolex tool watch amongst collecting circles.
The current example is offered in very good condition accompanied with its original box and papers and is consigned from the original owner.