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Rolex, Ref. 16550 Rare Cream "Rail Dial" Explorer II, circa 1985. ...
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Description
Rolex, Ref. 16550 Rare Cream "Rail Dial" Explorer II, circa 1985Case: 40 mm, stainless steel, three body, screw back, fixed 24 hour bezel, No. 8435754
Dial: cream/ivory colored dial with tritium dot, triangle and baton indexes, , luminous skeleton hands
Movement: Rolex caliber 3085, rhodium finish, 27 jewels, automatic, adjusted five positions and temperature, monometallic balance with Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism
Band: 93150, stainless steel Oyster link band, deployant clasp with flip lock, 11 links plus diver's extension
Lot includes Rolex boxes, service box and service certificate
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex, Ref. 16550 Rare Cream "Rail Dial" Explorer II, circa 1985
Dial: cream/ivory colored dial with tritium dot, triangle and baton indexes,
Hands: luminous skeleton hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #No. 8435754
Case Info: three body, screw back, fixed 24 hour bezel
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 3085, rhodium finish, 27 jewels, automatic, adjusted five positions and temperature, monometallic balance with Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism
Band: 93150, stainless steel Oyster link band, deployant clasp with flip lock, 11 links plus diver's extension
Condition: Overall choice and impressive. The dial with very rich, warm color. The bezel is very good. Case and band are good. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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Dial: cream/ivory colored dial with tritium dot, triangle and baton indexes,
Hands: luminous skeleton hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #No. 8435754
Case Info: three body, screw back, fixed 24 hour bezel
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 3085, rhodium finish, 27 jewels, automatic, adjusted five positions and temperature, monometallic balance with Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism
Band: 93150, stainless steel Oyster link band, deployant clasp with flip lock, 11 links plus diver's extension
Condition: Overall choice and impressive. The dial with very rich, warm color. The bezel is very good. Case and band are good. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2025 June 3 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5567 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2025
3rd
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