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Excellent: Very slight signs of wear.
Very Good: Light to normal wear.
Good: Wearable, with visible signs of wear.
Vintage: Typically 30+ years old; condition varies.
Note: All watches are 100% authentic. They are polished as needed but may still have minor scratches.
This Explorer II 16550 is in overall great vintage condition. The case is in great condition with normal signs of wear. The back of caseback is stamped “16550.” The date wheel is a service replacement. Serial and reference numbers are clearly visible. The bezel is a service replacement in overall great condition. The dial is in overall great condition and is a later service replacement. The hands are in great condition and are also matching service replacements. It’s a stainless steel 78360 Oyster with 13 links and 501B end links. The clasp is stamped “Z9” indicating its from 1997. The bracelet is in overall good condition with normal signs of wear and some stretch between the links. The crown on the clasp is still clearly visible. The crystal is a service replacement with the laser etched crown at 6 o’clock.
The 16550 Rolex Explorer II marked the first instance of a sapphire crystal within the collection. It was also the first 40mm reference, making the ref. 16550 somewhat of a transitional Rolex. An upgrade from the ref. 1655, the ref. 16550 also received a thinner 24-hour hand and the now-iconic Rolex sports watch dial configuration that includes a Mercedes hand, baton, and inverted triangle hour markers. The Explorer II 16550 wristwatch is still fitted with a fixed 24-hour bezel and is presented in all-steel.
It was very common for Rolex to change and update watches when they come in for routine service and that is exactly what happened to this 16550. These all serviced up examples offer a great value and are ideal for daily wearers. This one with the "Swiss Made" dial will still glow in the dark because of the Super-LumiNova luminous material used.
Beautiful watch in excellent condition! I could not be happier! My experience with Bob's Watches was perfect. Great customer service and fast shipping. I asked a question and it was answered within minutes. I felt very comfortable during the entire process. Do yourself a favor and buy from Bob's! I hope to again!
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