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Explorer II Ref 16550

USD

24,900

Date
1987
-
Watch movement
Automatic
Case material
Stainless Steel
Gender
Male/Gentleman
Date
1987
-
Watch movement
Automatic
Case material
Stainless Steel
Gender
Male/Gentleman
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Christie’s expertise
All the watches offered are covered by our 2-year authenticity warranty, which covers information shown in UPPERCASE type in the heading of the product description, i.e. the brand. Please note that we do not give a warranty that any individual component part of any watch or clock is authentic, or that any watch or clock is in good working order. Please refer to our Conditions of Sale for more information.
Two-year warranty
All the watches offered are covered by our 2-year authenticity warranty, which covers information shown in UPPERCASE type in the heading of the product description, i.e. the brand. Please note that we do not give a warranty that any individual component part of any watch or clock is authentic, or that any watch or clock is in good working order. Please refer to our Conditions of Sale for more information.
Free shipping
All the watches offered are covered by our 2-year authenticity warranty, which covers information shown in UPPERCASE type in the heading of the product description, i.e. the brand. Please note that we do not give a warranty that any individual component part of any watch or clock is authentic, or that any watch or clock is in good working order. Please refer to our Conditions of Sale for more information.
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DETAILS
The Explorer II was launched in 1971 with reference 1655 as the natural heir to the original Explorer. Marketed toward professionals, the 24-hour hand was originally not meant to indicate a second time zone but rather truly the nocturnal/diurnal cycle — a function useful for professionals such as speleologists who would spend days underground, oblivious to the sun presence in the sky. In 1985 reference 16550 was introduced, with completely updated looks and movement, now allowing for independent regulation of the hour hand, thus permitting it to be used as a dual time wristwatch, and in 1988 reference 16570.
CONDITION
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
Very Good
  • Movement: operating, service needed
  • Dial: luminous material nicely aged into warmer tone; dial also nice developed even appealing "ivory" colour; hands appears to be service hands
  • Case: with very minor surface scratches;
  • Bracelet: with very minor surface scratches
  • Overall condition: very good
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Additional Features
Box
Yes
Buckle
Other
Stainless steel Rolex buckle
Papers
Certificate of Origin (dated)
Strap material
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet
Dial
Other
‘Ivory’
Country manufactured
Switzerland
Watch: Diameter
40mm
Style
Vintage
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Harmmond Wong
Associate Vice President, Specialist, Asia Pacific

Harmmond’s passion and expertise in vintage watches, especially Rolex, stem from his father, one of Hong Kong’s leading watchmakers. Harmmond joined Christie’s in 2017, and has since secured the important and valuable ‘Champion Collection’ in 2022.

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