{"product_id":"rolex-explorer-ii-ref-1655-mk4-dial-orange-hand-w3992","title":"Rolex Explorer II Ref. 1655 – MK4 Dial Orange Hand","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eFew vintage Rolex watches have quite the same personality as the Explorer II 1655, with its unmistakable orange hand, bold dial and distinctive seventies character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"280\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"446\"\u003eWe have always had a special affection for the Orange Hand Explorer. It is one of those rare Rolex designs that feels completely different from anything else the brand created during the 1970s. When you spot a 1655 on someone's wrist, chances are you are looking at a true vintage Rolex enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"446\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"746\"\u003eThis example has everything we love about the reference. The substantial 39mm stainless steel case retains beautifully defined lines, generous lugs and an excellent overall presence. The brushed MK3 steel bezel adds to its unmistakable tool-watch character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"746\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1005\"\u003eThe black MK4 dial looks fantastic, with beautifully aged creamy tritium hour markers creating a warm contrast against the dark surface. And then there is that wonderful, bright orange 24-hour hand, still vibrant and full of personality. Together with the characteristic white hands and distinctive dial layout, it makes this watch instantly recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1005\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1362\"\u003eThe watch is fitted with a Rolex Oyster bracelet, reference 78360, with 580 end links and a CL11-stamped clasp.\u003cbr\u003eThe automatic movement has been fully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1362\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1565\"\u003eFor us, the 1655 represents one of Rolex's most individual designs. A genuine collector's watch that has never lost its adventurous spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1565\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1706\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1706\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1724\"\u003eRolex Explorer II reference 1655 Orange Hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1772\"\u003e39mm stainless steel Oyster case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1808\"\u003eSerial 590xxxx, circa 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1838\"\u003eBlack MK4 dial with creamy tritium lume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1881\"\u003eBright orange 24-hour hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1911\"\u003eFixed MK3 brushed steel 24-hour bezel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1952\"\u003eAutomatic movement, calibre 1575\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1988\"\u003eOyster bracelet 78360, 580 end links, CL11 clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2040\"\u003eFully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2100\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2132\"\u003eFully insured worldwide shipping included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-renderer-start-pos=\"2177\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2197\"\u003eIntroduced in 1971, the Rolex Explorer II reference 1655 was developed for cave explorers and adventurers working in environments without natural daylight. Its fixed 24-hour bezel and distinctive additional hand helped distinguish day from night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2197\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2445\"\u003eProduced until the mid-1980s, the original Rolex Explorer II 1655, affectionately known as the \u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eFreccione\u003c\/em\u003e, has become one of the most recognisable vintage Rolex sports watches, celebrated for its unconventional dial and unmistakable 1970s design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60479659704665,"sku":"W-3992","price":22900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/8613\/8969\/files\/W-3992RolexExlorerII1655MK4DialOrangeHand_300_1x1_fab39928-0707-462b-8a5a-c4004f45bcca.jpg?v=1794565758","url":"https:\/\/bulangandsons.com\/products\/rolex-explorer-ii-ref-1655-mk4-dial-orange-hand-w3992","provider":"Bulang and Sons USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}