Rolex · Explorer II
Explorer II
Ref. 1655 — “Freccione”
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The original Explorer II: fixed 24-hour bezel and a non-independent orange 24h 'Freccione' arrow hand (cal. 1575). Nicknamed 'Freccione' (Italian: big arrow); often mislabeled the 'Steve McQueen', a popular misnomer — McQueen actually wore a Submariner (ref 5512), not the Explorer II. Black dial only — there is no white 'Polar' 1655.
At a glance
- Brand
- Rolex
- Collection
- Explorer II
- Reference
- 1655
- Production
- 1971–1985
- Caliber
- 1575
- Case diameter
- 40mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
Related references
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Reference family timeline
Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.