Rolex Explorer II REF. 1655 Orange Hand with Provenance

Model:
Year of issue: 1975
Reference number: 1655
Condition: worn
Status: sold
Dealer country: United States
Dealer name: Justin Gruenberg
Price in US $ n/a

Description

ROLEX EXPLORER II WATCH REF. 1655, AN AWARD WATCH FROM A FAMOUS HONG KONG POLITICIAN

Brand: Rolex Model: Explorer II Reference: 1655 Gender: Gents Year: 1975 Material: Steel Dial Color: Matte Black Dial with Beautiful Matching Patina Dimensions: 40mm Watch Movement: Self-Winding Bracelet/Strap: Stainless Steel Bracelet Box/Paper: Leather Travel Case Condition: Likely Never Polished, Original Finish SKU: 156937
This 1970s Rolex Explorer Ref. 1655 is in great original condition with a beautiful dial, likely unpolished case and original hands. This Orange Hand was presented to a well respected politician and businessman. This watch has a 3.98m serial number.

Dealer

Justin Gruenberg

THE EXPLORER IIĀ 1971

Rolex presented the Oyster Perpetual Explorer II, dedicated to polar explorers, speleologists, and all those pushing the boundaries of exploration. The watch featured a distinctive 24-hour hand, an invaluable aid around the poles and beneath ground when you can't tell night from day.