ABOUT THIS TIMEPIECE
Circa 1986 Rolex Explorer II reference 16550 with an original cream-patina dial. The cream coloration is associated with a limited group of mid-1980s white dials that changed color over time. This example was serviced by Rolex and includes its box and Rolex service warranty card dated February 2022.
BASE CHARACTERISTICS
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Make: Rolex
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Model: Explorer II
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Reference: 16550
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Movement: Rolex Caliber 3085 self-winding mechanical movement
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Case: 40mm Oystersteel
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
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Condition: Like New
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Dial: Original cream-patina dial
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Box: Yes
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Papers: Rolex service warranty card dated February 2022
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Service: Serviced by Rolex
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Crystal: Sapphire
Collector Note:
Cream-dial examples of the transitional 16550 are among the most distinctive Explorer II variants from the mid-1980s.
