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Rolex
Vintage Explorer II
ROLEX Vintage EXPLORER II Ref 1655 Steel FRECCIONE ORANGE HAND Steel Bj-1977
€ 18,380
plus shipping costs
| Germany | € 100 |
| EU 1 Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Spain | € 150 |
| EU 2 Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden | € 200 |
| Switzerland | € 350 |
| World | € 550 |
Data
| Reference | 1655 |
| Code | A19624 |
| Condition | Very good |
| Year of production | 1977 |
| Property of | Bachmann & Scher GmbH |
Description
| Case material | Steel |
| Case diameter | 40 |
| Glas | Plexi glass |
| Clasp | Buckle |
| Clasp material | Steel |
| Dial | Black |
| Dial numbers | Index |
| Bracelet material | Leather |
| Caliber | ROLEX COSC 1570 |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Waterproof | 100 m |
Features
Date
Miscellaneous
Vintage, Center Seconds, Luminescent Hands, Chronometer, Screw-Down Crown, Only Original Parts, Luminous indexes
Our remarks
ROLEX VINTAGE EXLORER II – Reference 1655 - Bj 1977 - Service Dail / Hands / Bezel - Excellent
A true icon of tool-watch history, this Rolex Explorer II from 1977 combines rugged functionality with timeless design. Crafted in stainless steel and paired with a high-quality leather strap featuring a Rolex pin buckle, this watch offers a refined yet adventurous character that collectors and enthusiasts appreciate.
This particular piece features a service dial, hands, and bezel, ensuring excellent legibility and a clean, crisp appearance while maintaining the authentic vintage charm of the watch. The 40 mm stainless steel case showcases the robust construction Rolex is known for.
The Explorer II was introduced by Rolex in 1971 as a watch designed specifically for cave explorers, polar adventurers, and professionals working in environments without natural daylight. Unlike the original Explorer, the Explorer II featured a fixed 24-hour bezel and an additional 24-hour hand, allowing the wearer to distinguish between day and night — an essential function when spending long periods underground or in polar regions.
The early reference models quickly became known for their bold orange 24-hour hand, earning the nickname “Freccione” among collectors. Over time, the Explorer II evolved into one of Rolex’s most respected professional tool watches, prized for its legibility, durability, and understated aesthetics.
Vintage Explorer II models from the 1970s represent an important chapter in Rolex’s professional watch heritage. Their purpose-built design, relatively low production numbers, and unmistakable vintage aesthetic make them highly desirable among collectors worldwide.
This 1977 example offers the perfect blend of authentic vintage character and refreshed service components, making it both visually striking and highly wearable.
Comes with a one year warranty through our watch lab.
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