Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 16/14 second dive extension and Rolex

second dive extension and Rolex 2100 tool

- Short leather Cartier strap with original 18kt Cartier buckle

This is a triple signed chronograph that we believe would have been used by the military

- mvmt number 1162xxxx

The watch has a lovely heritage touch with the addition of a roulette date wheel

Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 16/14 second dive extension and RolexThe 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