Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 16/14 - mvmt number 1162xxxx

- mvmt number 1162xxxx

This cool quickset DJ with hardy sapphire crystal comes complete with its punched papers that state a 1996 sale in Hong Kong

second dive extension and Rolex 2100 tool

The John Schaeffer line was a precursor to AP's Tradition collection and continues to be revered by purists and collectors alike

Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 16/14 - mvmt number 1162xxxxThe 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