278 . Rolex
A fine and rare stainless steel dual time wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , date and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1974
Reference No . 1655 Movement No . D145229 Case No . 3 ’ 299 ’ 903 Model Name Explorer II
Steve McQueen Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1570 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 170 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 380
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp Dimensions 38 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 84,000-108,000 USD 10,500-13,000
Accessories With Rolex Garantie Internationale Service dated 17 June 2010 , fitted presentation box and outer packaging .
Literature For another example of a reference 1655 , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 182 .
Introduced to the market in the early 1970s , the Explorer II wristwatches feature a fat orange hand for 24 hours and a fixed calibrated bezel . Early generations examples are fitted with the straight seconds hands and the later generation models are fitted with the seconds hand that carries a luminous dot .
The present watch is in original condition , the luminous numerals have aged to a deep brown tone that is consistent with the hands and the 24 hours hands . The Oyster bracelet stamped 2.72 for the second part of 1972 is original and further complements this vintage collector ’ s watch .