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Auction 13 March 2024 - Basel Watch Auction
Provenance:
Sotheby’s, Geneva, May 11th 2014, lot 37.
Reference 1655 was originally launched in 1971 and specifically designed for cave explorers. This model distinguishes itself among collectors by its nickname either in Italian Freccione referring to the orange hand indicator or so-called as well Steve Mc Queen because of an original advert.
Rolex
Model “Explorer II”
So Called “Freccione”, Ref. 1655
Serial No. 5872642, circa 1978
A stainless-steel automatic wristwatch
with sweep centre seconds and 24 hours
indication
Case: round with screw down crown and
case back, reference and serial numbers,
24 hours indication on the bezel, signed
Dial: black matte dial with luminous
dot, baton and dagger numerals, sweep
centre seconds, outer minute track,
central 24h hour hand, date aperture,
signed
Movement: automatic, calibre 1570,
26 jewels, signed
Clasp/Buckle: stainless steel Oyster
bracelet and deployant clasp signed,
stamped VB, end links numbers 580 78360
Dimensions: 39 mm
Bracelet length: 17 cm
Accessories: Rolex green service pouch.
CHF 8'000 – 12'000
Sold forCHF 13'616
Provenance:
Sotheby’s, Geneva, May 11th 2014, lot 37.
Reference 1655 was originally launched in 1971 and specifically designed for cave explorers. This model distinguishes itself among collectors by its nickname either in Italian Freccione referring to the orange hand indicator or so-called as well Steve Mc Queen because of an original advert.