Ref 210000005136 · Certified Authentic
Rolex Explorer II (1655)
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Pre-owned Rolex 40mm Explorer II, Black dial, Oyster Bracelet Ref. 1655 The Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 was produced from 1971 to 1984.
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Product Details
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Reference / SKU | 210000005136 |
| Gender | Men's |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Case | Stainless Steel 40mm |
| Crystal | Plexiglass |
| Dial | Black |
| Bracelet / Strap | Stainless Steel, Bracelet, Oyster Bracelet |
| Crown | Screw Down |
| Caseback | Solid |
| Complication | Date, Day/Night Indicator |
| Condition | Pre-Owned |
| Box & Papers | No Box, No Papers |
| Working Condition | Inspected and keeping accurate time. |
| Authenticity | Certified authentic by the WatchDealHub in-house team of specialists. |
| Warranty | 2-Year Watchworks |
| Photographs | All photographs are of the actual watch for sale. |
MovementAutomatic
CaseStainless Steel 40mm
DialBlack
ComplicationDate, Day/Night Indicator
About this Rolex Explorer II
What you are looking at is the Rolex Explorer II, reference 1655, offered pre-owned at $24,995. What the record gives us: date and day/Night indicator, stainless steel, 40mm across, an automatic caliber and a stainless steel bracelet and Oyster bracelet fitted.
Fit and feel
On the wrist the black-dial Explorer II sits on a stainless steel bracelet and Oyster bracelet — three broad links, and the most wearable of the bracelets. This is contemporary sizing, and the most common in this catalog — and ref. 1655 is 40mm. The crystal is plexiglass, and plexiglass is soft, polishable and correct for the period.
What drives the Explorer II
Reference 1655 is automatic — it winds from the wrist, which makes it an everyday watch. On this Explorer II: the date at a glance and day/night indication to read the second zone. The black-dial Explorer II has a crown that screws down against the case. Reference 1655 is the number to quote to a watchmaker, and the one to search when you want to compare this against other examples.
Ref. 1655: case and dial
Stainless Steel is what the Rolex Explorer II is built from, 40mm across — marks in steel polish out; marks in softer metals do not. The dial is black. The back gives nothing away about what is inside.
Background
Pre-owned Rolex 40mm Explorer II, Black dial, Oyster Bracelet Ref. 1655
The Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 was produced from 1971 to 1984. It was upgraded from the Explorer I with the addition of a date feature and an additional orange hand with the external 24 hours graduated bezel. The movement used in this watch is the caliber 1575. This Explorer II has a serial number that indicates a production year of 1977, as well as a Mark II dial that has been recognized as produced between 1972 to 1977, and finally a Mark III bezel that has been recognized as being in production from 1977 to 1980. The Oyster bracelet is a Rolex USA bracelet stamped “78”, with moderate stretch. Thus, the watch appears to carry its original components. In addition, the case is sharp and appears unpolished, with slight swirls from wear but with no nicks. The beauty of a watch is the dial, and this matte black dial is in lovely condition, free of marks or debris. The tritium lume is intact and has aged to an attractive manilla color. The 24 hour hand, which was originally orange has faded to nearly match the color of the lume patina, giving it what some collectors call a “ghost hand.” The crystal is the correct acrylic with cyclops and is clear. Watchworks has recently serviced this watch to ensure years of worry free wear. This watch should please discriminating collectors and fans of vintage Rolex watches.
Condition and what is included
This is a pre-owned example, checked over by our watchmakers and shown here exactly as it stands. As for the set, neither the box nor the papers survived with it. A two-year warranty is recorded against it, on top of the two-year WatchDealHub cover that comes with everything here. It is held under SKU 210000005136 in our stock, which is the fastest way to identify it to us. The price, $24,995, is delivered: shipping is free and insured, and returns run to fourteen days.
- Price: $24,995
- Box and papers: No Box, No Papers
- Warranty: 2-Year Watchworks
- Reference: 1655
- SKU: 210000005136
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