Rolex Explorer II 1655 Freccione - Creamy Lume

warm and lovely look - fantastic overall condition

Rolex Explorer II 1655 Freccione - Creamy Lume - rare vintage Rolex in fantastic condition
rare vintage Rolex in fantastic condition
warm creamy tritium lume
orange 24 hour hand
24 hour bezel
date window at 3 o'clock
oyster stainless steel case
sharp lugs
screw-down Rolex winding crown
Rolex automatic caliber 1570
reference 1655 inside the case back
end links 580, bracelet reference 93150
Rolex folding clasp
engravings inside the clasp
serial number between the lugs
reference 1655 between the lugs

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Description
This gorgeous Rolex Explorer Freccione dates from 1978.

The orange 24-hour hand is the hallmark feature of this watch. It is also the reason why this Explorer model is nicknamed "Freccione" (Italian for pointer/hand). Rolex developed the Explorer Freccione for explorers who spent long periods of time in places without natural light. A day/night display was of great importance for these people. With the help of the orange hand and the 24-hour bezel, the time can be read off the bezel in 24-hour format.

A special attribute of this example is the absolutely evenly aged tritium lume in the hands and hour markers. The creamy patina of the original luminous material gives the watch a warm and harmonious appearance.

Condition report
Dial: flawless matt black surface, original tritium lume, matching creamy patina in hour markers and hands.

Case: stainless steel case with little signs of wear, intact sunburst finish on the lugs, full profile.

Bezel: steel bezel with natural signs of wear.

Movement: Rolex automatic caliber 1570 in perfect condition.

Bracelet: Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet Ref. 93150, end links 580, little stretch, minimal signs of wear.

Summing-Up
The Rolex Explorer 1655 Freccione is a popular and rare Rolex vintage model. This example is more than 40 years old and scores with its excellent original condition and warm, lovely look.

Serial number: 5674xxx (1978)

Int.Exe.: 1258135
Features

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: Explorer II

Reference: 1655

Functions: date - central second - COSC certified chronometer - 24 hours display, day and night display - screw-down crown - hour and minute - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: black

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: deployant buckle

Diameter: 40mm

Caliber name: Rolex 1570

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1978

Stock No.: PTV1798

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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