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ROLEX | 'STEVE MCQUEEN' EXPLORER II, REF 1655 STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1975
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June 18, 08:06 AM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
ROLEX
'STEVE MCQUEEN' EXPLORER II, REF 1655
STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION, DATE AND BRACELET
CIRCA 1975
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 3'913'270
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: none
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A wristwatch that was created specifically for a spelunker who often explored caves for multiple days in a week, the reference 1655 allows an explorer to identify the time between morning and night through its 24-hour hand and bezel. Uniquely designed with an arrow tipped hand to ensure optimal legibility in the dark. With an overall aesthetic very different from it's peers the Explorer II stands out as somewhat of a cult classic and is a highly sought-after vintage Rolex tool watch amongst collecting circles.