Rolex 1655 Tiffany & Co. Dial - Watch Only - ca. 1978

About this item

• Brand: Rolex
• Collection: Explorer
• Model: Explorer II
• Reference: 1655

Rolex Explorer II 1655 "Freccione" - Tiffany & Co. Dial - Watch Only (ca. 1978) An extremely rare Rolex Explorer II reference 1655 with a coveted "Tiffany & Co." signed dial, the most heavily faked of all double-signed Rolex dials and therefore the one where matching components matter most. This example is all matching: dial MK4, bezel Mk3, clasp code - the authentication trifecta collectors look for on a 1655. Details: • Reference: 1655 • Year: ca. 1978 • Case Size: 40mm, Stainless Steel (Oyster case) • Bezel: Fixed stainless steel 24-hour bezel, engraved markings (Mk3 variant) • Dial: Matte black "Mk4" with cream-aged tritium plots, applied Rolex coronet, "Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II" and "Tiffany & Co. Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" printing, T SWISS < 25 T serif marking at 6 o'clock • Hands: White baton hour and minute, central seconds, signature orange straight "Freccione" 24-hour arrow • Movement: Rolex Caliber 1575, automatic, 48-hour power reserve • Crystal: Acrylic (plexiglass) • Bracelet: Rolex 78360 Oyster, stainless steel, folding Oysterclasp with matching code • Water Resistance: 100 meters Set Includes: • Watch only - no original box or papers Condition: • Good overall condition with honest signs of use, consistent with a roughly 47-year-old reference • Sharp case retaining its original lines • Beautiful even tritium patina across all dial markers, 24-hour triangle and hour/minute hands - creamy aged tone consistent throughout • Matte black Mk4 dial clean, with all original printing crisp including the Tiffany & Co. signature • Fixed steel 24-hour bezel intact with light wear consistent with age • Acrylic crystal showing the expected light surface marks of period plexi • Oyster bracelet with all matching code on the clasp • Movement running, all functions operating The reference 1655 was Rolex's tool watch for the Speleological Society and the original "adventure GMT," in production from 1971 to 1984; the combination of a late Mk4 dial, all-matching components, and the Tiffany & Co. retailer signature places this piece among the rarer and more sought-after configurations of the entire 1655 production run. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have and send further pictures if you wish.

Specifications

Brand

Rolex

Collection

Explorer

Model

Explorer II

Reference

1655

Year

Unknown

Condition

Used (Very good)

Condition note

The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.

Scope of delivery

No original box, no original papers

Box

no

Papers

no

Movement

Automatic

Caliber

1575

Case material

Steel

Case diameter

40 mm

Water resistance

10 ATM

Dial

Black

Bracelet

Steel

Clasp

Fold clasp

Functions

Date, GMT

SKU

pv-46980396