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Specification

Rolex

216570

Explorer II

Rolex

1655

Explorer II

Freccione

NicknameFreccione
Production2011–20211971–1985
Era42mm MaxiFirst Explorer II
Statusdiscontinueddiscontinued
Case diameter42mm40mm
Lug width20mm
Case material904L (Oystersteel)Stainless steel
ConstructionMaxi case, broad lugs and crown guards
BezelFixed 24-hour, engraved steelFixed 24-hour, engraved steel
Bezel materialOystersteelStainless steel
CrystalSapphireAcrylic
CrownTwinlock screw-downTwinlock screw-down
Caseback typeSolid screw-down steelSolid screw-down steel
Water resistance100m100m
DialWhite (Polar) or blackBlack
Dial configurationMaxi dial with larger markers; independent orange 24h hand (revived)3-6-9 with straight seconds; fixed (non-independent) orange 24h arrow hand
Dial textTritium ('SWISS' / 'T SWISS T <25' by period)
HandsMercedes + independent orange 24hMercedes + orange 24h arrow ('Freccione')
LumeChromalightTritium
Lume typeChromalight (blue)Tritium
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
Caliber31871575
ManufacturerRolexRolex
Windingautomaticautomatic
Power reserve~48 hours~48 hours
Frequency28,800 vph28,800 vph
Jewels3126
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, independent 24hHours, minutes, seconds, date, fixed 24h indication
BraceletOysterOyster
Bracelet materialOystersteelStainless steel
Bracelet reference78360
End linksSolid580 (folded)
ClaspOysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extension

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