This Explorer II is in overall great, attractive vintage condition. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The inside caseback is stamped "1655" and the serial and reference numbers are visible. The Mark III bezel is in good, attractive condition with some wear. The dial is in overall great condition with light patina. The lume on the dial has developed patina and has aged to a lovely pale yellow color. The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands have aged to a matching pale yellow color. The orange 24-hour hand has remained vibrant. The 78360 Oyster bracelet has 12 links and 580 end links. The clasp is stamped "VF" indicating it is from 1981. The bracelet is in overall good condition with normal signs of wear and a bit of stretch between the links which is common for this style bracelet.
The 1655 Explorer is instantly recognizable from its bright orange 24 hour hand and steel 24 hour bezel. Rolex came out with this model in 1971 and it was specifically made for cave explorers. The purpose of the orange 24 hour hand is to help the wearer distinguish day vs night in environments where this isn't easily noticeable, like in a cave with complete darkness.
When this model was first released, it wasn't very popular. Its design was so different from other Rolex watches that it didn't appeal to many potential buyers. Additionally, its specific use made it less attractive to a broader audience. Today, however, these very factors have made it one of the more desirable and rare Rolex sports models.
SO FAR SO GREAT. A VERY NICE LOOKING CLEAN WATCH. HAS BEEN WORKING ACCURATELY.
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