1972 Rolex Explorer II ref.1655 MK1 'Straight Hand'
S/N:
3.2mil
Case:
Appears to have never been polished. Original sharp beveled edges are present and lugs remain thick and even. Original MK2 bezel has been lightly detailed back to factory specs.
Dial:
Dial is in mint condition with attractive orange patina. Original tritium handset matches perfectly.
Bracelet:
Original USA rivet with 1973 datecode. Bracelet shows light stretch.
Accessories:
None.
Notes:
An excellent example of an early 1655 with desirable straight seconds. Very hard to come by in all-original format. One of the most iconic Rolex sports watches from the 1970’s with its unique and rather funky design.
S/N:
3.2mil
Case:
Appears to have never been polished. Original sharp beveled edges are present and lugs remain thick and even. Original MK2 bezel has been lightly detailed back to factory specs.
Dial:
Dial is in mint condition with attractive orange patina. Original tritium handset matches perfectly.
Bracelet:
Original USA rivet with 1973 datecode. Bracelet shows light stretch.
Accessories:
None.
Notes:
An excellent example of an early 1655 with desirable straight seconds. Very hard to come by in all-original format. One of the most iconic Rolex sports watches from the 1970’s with its unique and rather funky design.
S/N:
3.2mil
Case:
Appears to have never been polished. Original sharp beveled edges are present and lugs remain thick and even. Original MK2 bezel has been lightly detailed back to factory specs.
Dial:
Dial is in mint condition with attractive orange patina. Original tritium handset matches perfectly.
Bracelet:
Original USA rivet with 1973 datecode. Bracelet shows light stretch.
Accessories:
None.
Notes:
An excellent example of an early 1655 with desirable straight seconds. Very hard to come by in all-original format. One of the most iconic Rolex sports watches from the 1970’s with its unique and rather funky design.