Steve McQueen Rolex - Inside The Rolex Explorer II 1655| Bob's Watches Vintage Vault Talk Ep. 1

Welcome to our first installment of the Vintage Vault series. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the ref. 1655. Buy a pre-owned Explorer II: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-explorer-ii-1.html Rolex began producing the Explorer II in 1971, starting with reference 1655. Over the past several decades, the series has seen numerous updates to the movement, dial, bezel, case, and bracelet. If you’re interested in buying an Explorer II but aren’t sure which reference is right for your wrist, check out our comprehensive buying guide, where we cover the Explorer II’s history, price, references, and feature set: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/buying-guides/rolex-explorer-ii-buying-guide.html BRIEF EXPLORER II HISTORY As you might have already guessed, the Explorer II is an extension of the popular Explorer series. Its name says it all as it was developed for the adventurous at heart, featuring a tough waterproof case and luminous display on the dial that is easy to read virtually anywhere in the world. While the Explorer features a smooth bezel and time-only dial, the Explorer II includes a fixed 24-hour bezel, a date mechanism at the 3 o’clock position, and an extra hand. Furthermore, the original Explorer’s niche is mountaineering, while the Explorer II’s target market is spelunking and other professions that require working in dark environments for long periods. Both models feature a tough exterior. However, the Explorer II’s primary function is offering as r