Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 1969 is in great condition with

is in great condition with a clasp stamped ‘X 11’ and ref 557b endlinks

Calibre 215 manual wind movement

- Rare honeycomb dial

The manual-wind movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and the watch comes on a Bulang and Sons leather strap

Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 1969 is in great condition withThe original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II ref. 1655 was introduced in 1971. In hindsight, its fair to say the model struggled to gain traction at launch. Rolex positioned the Explorer II as a tool watch specifically designed for spelunkingan activity that, while adventurous, remained niche. The spirit of exploration was certainly present: navigating dark, damp, and potentially dangerous caves. However, despite a broader cultural fascination with