Rolex Explorer II Full Set All MK1 Freccione Orange Hand

A Rolex 1655 Explorer II with a Mk1 dial and the correct straight seconds hand is highly collectible as it represents the earliest production of the reference, produced in relatively small numbers during the early 1970s.

Collectors prize the distinctive Mk1 dial details, the unique straight seconds hand found on the first examples, and the originality of period-correct components.

Many surviving watches have had parts replaced during service, making fully correct examples increasingly scarce. When preserved with matching original components and strong provenance, an early Rolex Explorer II Ref. 1655 is among the most desirable vintage Explorer II references.

Examples with a complete set is even harder to collect plus prices are going crazy and will continue to head north in the coming years especially those with strong case and dials.

Case: Stainless steel screw back case looksnlike it hasn't been polished & still exhibit beefy and strong sharp lugs. Serial number 309xxxx (1972/73)

Dial: 100% original Rolex tritium eggshell patina dial and matching hands that do not glow under UV light. Adorned with a straight second hand that is period correct to only the first batch of watches.

Bezel: original perido correct stainless steel bezel is sharp and in excellent condition.

Movement: 100% original hacking seconds 1575 caliber is good working condition.

Bracelet: 100% original 7836 bracelet with 280 endlink is in excellent condition and tight as it has been professionally refurbished.

Accessories: Complete with punched papers, Explorer 2 booklet, calendar, original hang tag with matching serial numbers & chronometer tag with inner & outer boxes with 1655 box sticker.