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ROLEX Explorer II "Freccione" Ref. 1655 Mk 1 Straight Hand FULL SET (1973)
ROLEX Explorer II "Freccione" Ref. 1655 Mk 1 Straight Hand FULL SET (1973)
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Manufacturer - Rolex
Year - 1973
Reference - 1655
Movement - 1570 Automatic
Case Serial - 3250980
Material - Stainless Steel - 39 mm not including crown
Case, movement, and dial signed
Comes with inner, outer box, stamped guarantee and booklets
Stamped guarantee shows the watch was purchased in Florida, which would seem to confirm the (long 12 link) C&I USA rivet bracelet stamped 73 is original to the watch
The case appears to be unmolested and is honest as a tool watch should be
The MK1 dial is flawless with no flaws to remark of
The lume has aged consistently and the original dial and original hands match perfectly and react as they should under UV falling off quickly
Service history is unknown however it is currently running at approx + 15 s/d
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