Want to sell a similar watch? Create a listing now

Rolex Explorer II 16550 c.1986 Watch Only

Pre-owned () | Year of production 1986 | No original box | No original papers
AED32,909
+ AED188 for insured shipping to
Wire transfer
Buyer Protection

Thanks to our Buyer Protection, your purchase is fully covered. If something goes wrong, we're there to help. .

Shipping and Seller Information

Item is in stock
Anticipated delivery: 02/05 - 08/05
Professional dealer
4.8 ( )

More About This Listing

Basic Info

Listing code IPF329
Brand Rolex
Model Explorer II
Reference number 16550
Dealer product code CHW5145
Movement Automatic
Case material Steel
Bracelet material Steel
Year of production 1986 (Approximation)
Condition
Scope of delivery
No original box, no original papers
Gender Men's watch/Unisex
Location United Kingdom, London
Price £6,995 (= AED32,909)
Availability Item is in stock

Caliber

Movement Automatic
Caliber/movement 3085
Power reserve 48 h
Number of jewels 27

Case

Case material Steel
Case diameter 40 mm
Water resistance 10 ATM
Bezel material Steel
Crystal Sapphire crystal
Dial Black
Dial numerals No numerals

Bracelet/strap

Bracelet material Steel
Bracelet color Steel
Clasp Fold clasp
Clasp material Steel

Functions

Date

Description

Watch: Rolex Explorer II 16550 c.1986 Watch Only
Stock Number: CHW5145
Price: £6,995.00

This remarkable timepiece is considered to be the model that bridges between the then old-style retro looking Explorers and its modern successors. It is in fact the first five digit Explorer II which along with its new and in our view more aesthetic looks also brought massive improvements which basically laid the foundation for what we now know as the modern Explorer II.

The Rolex Explorer II 16550 is a transitional model which adds more value in the eye of every collector. It was produced between 1984 and 1989 which makes it a real collectible. The introduction of the 16550 was accompanied by a number of new model-defining features:
- case was increased from 39mm to 40mm
- bezel engravings changed
- acrylic glass was replaced by sapphire crystal
- dotted hour markers replaced the square markers

Perhaps the biggest change was to be found when exploring the movement of the watch. The automatic caliber 3085 replaced its predecessor 1500 series movement with which came a number of changes too - hacking seconds, a quickset function for the date and an independent arrow hand.

This is a truly remarkable timepiece, well worthy of its place in history.

Due to its age, we gave it a full overhaul worth £960. Some mechanical swaps and a glass replacement as it was in no-marketable state, in addition we also had the hands re-lumed and added a new dial also.

Security on Chrono24 for This Listing

Learn more about security on Chrono24

Easy returns

Dissatisfied with your purchase? No worries! Chrono24's secure Escrow Service makes returning your order a breeze. If the watch arrives and is suspicious, defective, or not as the seller described, you have 14 days to initiate a return.

How returns work:

  1. 1.  Inform Chrono24's support team

  2. 2.  Ship the watch back to the dealer insured for its full value

  3. 3.  Receive a refund for the purchase price

Over 800,000 satisfied watch buyers worldwide

Chrono24 dealers receive great ratings: 4.8 out of 5

Chrono24's Commitment to Authenticity

Seller

Professional dealer | On Chrono24 since 2015
London, United Kingdom
English, German
362 watches sold
179 active listings
London, United Kingdom
English, German

Badges

Assessments are based on seller performance over the last 90 days.
Trusted Seller

Fulfills all regulatory and internal criteria

Fast Shipper

Usually ships in-stock items within 24 hours

Punctuality

Ships 100% of their items on time or earlier

Response Time

Replies within 1 hour

Sales

16 items sold

Reviews (279)
4.8
4.9 Shipping
4.9 Item description
4.8 Communication
273 buyers recommend this seller
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
We only publish verified reviews about successful purchases, returns, and communication between the buyer and seller.

You may also be interested in this dealer's other watches

Do you have any questions?

Here's how to purchase a specific item:
  1. On the listing page, click the green "Buy" button.
  2. Enter your shipping address, and click "Submit order."
  3. We will send you the payment information as soon as the seller has processed your order.
  4. The seller will ship your order after you have transferred payment.
Here's how to negotiate a price with a seller:
  1. Click on the "Suggest a price" button on the listing page.
  2. Enter your price suggestion and shipping address so the seller can calculate shipping costs.
  3. The seller will make you an individualized offer, including shipping costs.
  4. Accept the offer to order the item.
  5. We will then send you the payment information so you can pay for your order.
  6. As soon as your payment arrives, the seller will ship your item.

More questions and answers