Explorer II

Ref. 1655 — “Freccione”

discontinuedFirst Explorer IIDocumentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

Known Variants

Classification

FactoryDocumented as shipped from the factory for this reference and period.PeriodNot original to this watch, but correct for its production period.ServiceFitted by the manufacturer's own service network. Not a defect.AftermarketThird-party part. Affects originality, not authenticity.ModifiedGenuine parts in a configuration the factory did not sell. Affects originality and value, not authenticity.CounterfeitDeceptive reproduction intended to pass as genuine.UnknownEvidence on file does not settle the question.

Dial

Factory

Black

Black dial — the only dial colour offered for the 1655 (there is no white 'Polar' 1655).

Probable

Dial

Factory

Mark I–V dials

The 1655 dial evolved through documented 'Mark' versions differing in coronet, 'Explorer II' font and minute-track detail; earlier matte dials with vivid orange hands are the most sought.

Probable

Lume

Factory

Tritium

Tritium plots and 24h hand; period-correct 'SWISS' or 'T SWISS T <25' dial designations.

Probable

Movement

Factory

Caliber 1575

Automatic cal. 1575 whose 24-hour hand is fixed (non-independent) — it tracks the main hour hand on the 24h scale rather than being independently set.

Probable

Bracelet

Factory

Oyster 78360 (580 end links)

Riveted/folded-era Oyster bracelet ref 78360 with 580 end links.

Probable

Component compatibility

What this reference is documented to have carried, and in what capacity. A service part is the manufacturer's own work; only a counterfeit classification is a finding against the watch.

Documented calibers

Rolex 1575FactoryDefault configurationProbable
Whole production