Feb 13, 2021 · The most distinguishing characteristic of the 1655 is the steel 24-hour bezel. The bezel is fixed. That differentiated the Explorer II from other Rolex sports models of the time like …

It built on the legacy of the original Explorer, expanding its utility for spelunkers, polar explorers, and other trailblazers. This watch will have a 40mm stainless steel oyster case with a screw …

While the inaugural Explorer II ref. 1655 was exclusively available with a black dial, all subsequent references (16550, 16570, 216570, and 226570) offer the choice of either a black or white dial.

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The Rolex Explorer II ref. 16550 is a truly transitional reference, produced from 1984-1989, the 16550 was the experimental stepping stone reference from the 1655 to the 16570 Explorer II …

Rolex released the Explorer II ref. 1655 in 1971, and it was designed with polar surveyors, spelunkers, and adventurers in mind. One of the defining features of this reference is the …

Apr 17, 2015 · For the 1655, there are two types: A tritium "T Swiss < 25 T" (Mark 6) and luminova "Swiss" (Mark 7). Here is some more info on the dial variations: …

It was offered in both a glossy black dial and white dial version, but the white dial (“Polar”) is particularly sought after by collectors. The Explorer II Reference 16550 succeeded the original …

Oct 5, 2020 · One example is the Rolex Explorer II “Polar,” which is one just one reference, but in fact, three of them. Let’s dig into the details. Rolex Explorer II Polar. In 1971, Rolex unveiled …