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Welcome to The Old Watch Shop Rolex Archive pages. These pages show some of the pre-owned and near-new Rolex watches we have sold. We would respectfully remind visitors to these pages that the information on these pages may not be copied / down-loaded / saved or re-cycled without prior permission from The Old Watch Shop.


Milgauss


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Oversized polished stainless steel case with broad polished bezel (very fine surface scratches), scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, screw down "Twinlock" winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Tobacco-black dial with applied white gold baton hour markers with white in-fill, outer white minute markers with orange printed five minute marks, signed: Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, MILGAUSS, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. White gold baton hands and orange "lightening-strike" centre seconds hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement in perfect working order. Fitted with the solid link stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with quick release buckle with comfort extension link, in very good used condition. Box: complete with the original green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Milgauss instruction booklet, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green leather Rolex slip case with the original numbered guarantee card dated March 2008 (UK supplied). Model ref. 116400 Case no. M221*** (New price £4,240) (Stock #16285) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Oversized polished stainless steel case with broad polished bezel (very light surface scratches, esp. near 3), special green-tinted scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, screw down "Twinlock" winding crown, and screw case back, in fine used condition. Tobacco-black dial with applied white gold baton hour markers with white in-fill (orange on the quarters), outer white minute markers with orange printed five minute marks, signed: Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, MILGAUSS, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. White gold baton hands and orange centre seconds hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement in perfect working order, covered by the remainder of the Rolex two year international warranty. Fitted with the solid link stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with quick release buckle with comfort extension link, in fine used condition. Box: complete with the original green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Milgauss instruction booklet, red chronometer seal and numbered hang tag Documentation: green leather Rolex slip case with the original numbered guarantee card dated March 2009 (UK supplied). Model ref. 116400GV Case no. V267*** (New price £4,190) (Stock #15510)


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Oversized polished stainless steel case with broad polished bezel (very fine surface scratches), scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, screw down "Twinlock" winding crown, and screw case back, in fine used condition. Tobacco-black dial with applied white gold baton hour markers with white in-fill, outer white minute markers with orange printed five minute marks, signed: Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, MILGAUSS, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. White gold baton hands and orange "lightening-strike" centre seconds hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement in perfect working order. Fitted with the solid link stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with quick release buckle with comfort extension link, in fine used condition. Box: complete with the original green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Documentation: green leather Rolex slip case with the original numbered guarantee card dated May 2008 (UK supplied). Model ref. 116400 Case no. M424*** (New price £3,940) (Stock #15690) Status: SOLD


Explorer II Models


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel new model Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch. Large stainless steel case (42mm) with brushed stainless steel calibrated 24 hour bezel, Rolex-engraved inner bezel "Rehaut" ring with visible random serial number, screw down winding crown, and screw case back, completely unworn and as-brand-new in the protective plastic stickers! Porcelain white "maxi" dial with oversized luminous black-ringed hour markers, date window at 3, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. Luminous black "maxi" hands, and independantly adjustable orange 24 hour pointer. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism, in perfect working order, and covered by the remainder of the two year Rolex warranty. Fitted with the new model stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with deployant buckle with locking clasp and extendable "comfort link", unworn and still in the protective plastics. Box: original Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer II booklet, green numbered hang tag, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green wallet and original Rolex guarantee card dated February 2014! This watch is as-brand-new! Model ref. 216570 Case no. 3X172*** (New GBP 5,530) (Stock #22290) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1993. Large stainless steel case with the original brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in very good used condition. Black dial with attractively-patinaed tritium hour markers with white gold surrounds, white gold tritium Mercedes pattern hands, and independant red 24 hour pointer. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted to the stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding deployant buckle in very good used condition with light wear. Box: supplied in our green rolex-style presentation case and outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, red Chronometer seal. The original guarantee is not present. Model ref. 16570 Case no. S851*** (New equivalent £5,530) (Stock #24905) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Rare stainless steel transitional model Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1987. Large stainless steel case with the original brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel (some small marks), polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in very good used condition. Original black dial with tritium hour markers with white gold surrounds, matching polished white gold Mercedes hands, and independant red 24 hour pointer. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted to original stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle in very good used condition with light wear. Box: supplied with the green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, red Chronometer seal Documentation: original green leather wallet and guarantee certificate dated March 1987 (UK supplied), and past Rolex UK service guarantee. This is the first model Explorer II sapphire crystal watch following on from the "Steve McQueen" ref. 1655 model. Model ref. 16550 Case no. 8399*** (New equivalent £5,530) (Stock #20565) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer white dial bracelet watch, circa 2002. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, sapphire crystal glass, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Porcelain white dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with black surrounds, luminova black Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism with independantly adjustable second timezone feature, in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Documentation: green leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated 2002 from Rolex Japan. Model ref. 16570 Case no. K864*** (New equivalent £5,530) (Stock #21655) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer black dial bracelet watch, circa 2004. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel (some surface rubs), sapphire crystal glass, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Original black dial with white gold and luminova hour markers, with matching Mercedes pattern hands and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism with independantly adjustable second timezone feature, in very good working order. Fitted with the stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: complete with the green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer and Your Rolex Oyster instruction booklets, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated 2004 (UK supplied). Model ref. 16570 Case no. F324*** (New equivalent £5,530) (Stock #23660) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Large stainless steel case with brushed stainless steel calibrated 24 hour bezel, Rolex engraved rehaut ring (inside the bezel) with visible serial number at 6 o'clock, screw down Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in fine used condition. Original black dial with white gold and luminova hour markers, date window at 3, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. White gold luminova Mercedes pattern hands, and independantly adjustable red 24 hour pointer. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism, in perfect working order, and covered by the remainder of the two year Rolex warranty. Fitted with the stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with deployant buckle with locking clasp, in fine used condition. Box: original Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer II booklet, green numbered hang tag, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green wallet and original Rolex guarantee card dated March 2012 (UK supplied). This will be one of the last "classic" Explorer II watches produced. Model ref. 16570 Case no. V764*** (New equivalent £5,530) (Stock #21240) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2005. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Gloss black dial with luminous hour markers with white gold surrounds, luminous Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex cal. 3185 automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted to the stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: complete with the green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, green numbered hang tag Documentation: green leather wallet, original Rolex guarantee certificate dated May 2005 (UK supplied). Model ref. 16570 Case no. F858*** (New equivalent £5,530) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel new model Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Large stainless steel case with brushed stainless steel calibrated 24 hour bezel, screw down winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Anthracite-black "maxi" dial with oversized luminous silver-ringed hour markers, date window at 3, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. "Floating" new-style "fat" hands, and independantly adjustable orange 24 hour pointer. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism, in perfect working order, and covered by the remainder of the two year Rolex warranty. Fitted with the new model stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with deployant buckle with locking clasp and extendable "comfort link", in very very good used condition. Box: original Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer II booklet, green numbered hang tag, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green wallet and original Rolex guarantee card dated November 2011!! (UK supplied). Model ref. 216570 Case no. G396*** (New £5,530) (Stock #18760) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer white dial bracelet watch, circa 2003. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel (some light surface scratches), sapphire crystal glass, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Porcelain white dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with black surrounds, luminova black Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, numbered hang tag Documentation: green leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated 2003 (UK supplied). Model ref. 16570 Case no. Y639*** (New equivalent £5,530) (Stock #12879) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer white dial bracelet watch, circa 2000. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in fine used condition. Porcelain white dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with black surrounds, luminova black Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted to the stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: supplied with the green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, numbered green hang tag, plastic bezel protector Documentation: green leather wallet, original Rolex guarantee certificate dated November 2000, and past Rolex UK service guarantee (2007). Model ref. 16570 Case no. P249*** (New £4,050) (Stock #17480) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2005. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, in very good used condition. Sapphire crystal glass (some fine marks on outer edge) customised by removing the date-magnifying cyclops lens. Original porcelain white dial with black-ringed luminous hour markers, Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex cal. 3135 automatic mechanism in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: new style green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, plastic bezel protector, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green leather wallet, original Rolex guarantee certificate dated June 2005 (UK supplied). Model ref. 16570 Case no. F858*** (New £4,250) (Stock #16145) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2005. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in very good used condition. Gloss black dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with white gold surrounds, luminova Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex cal. 3185 automatic mechanism in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, green numbered hang tag Documentation: green leather wallet, original Rolex guarantee certificate dated July 2005 (UK supplied). Model ref. 16570 Case no. D025*** (New £4,050) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2005. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in very good used condition. Porcelain white dial with black-ringed luminous hour markers, Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex cal. 3135 automatic mechanism, just serviced by our Rolex accredited repairer and in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: new style Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green leather wallet, original Rolex guarantee certificate dated December 2005 (UK supplied). Model ref. 16570 Case no. D226*** (New £4,050) (Stock #16075) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2005. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in very good used condition. Gloss black dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with white gold surrounds, luminova Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex cal. 3185 automatic mechanism in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green leather wallet, original Rolex guarantee certificate dated July 2005 (UK supplied). Model ref. 16570 Case no. D025*** (New £3,780) (Stock #15035) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer white dial bracelet watch, circa 2000. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in very good used condition. Porcelain white dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with black surrounds, luminova black Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green leather wallet, original Rolex guarantee certificate dated December 2000, and Rolex UK service guarantee (dated May 2006). Model ref. 16570 Case no. P538*** (New £3,780) (Stock #15040) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer white dial bracelet watch, circa 2003. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, sapphire crystal glass (two tiny surface scratches), polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, in very good used condition. Porcelain white dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with black surrounds, luminova black Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in perfect working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: original green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, numbered hang tag Documentation: green leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated July 2003 (UK supplied). Model ref. 16570 Case no. Y691*** (New £3,600) (Stock #12879) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer white dial bracelet watch, recent. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back (hologram sticker intact), and sapphire crystal, in very fine used condition. Porcelain white dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with black surrounds, luminova black Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Rolex automatic movement in perfect working order, and covered by the remainder of the two year international warranty. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in very fine condition. Complete with the new style Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box, hang tags, green leather wallet with original guarantee certificate dated April 2006 (UK supplied). Model #16570 Case no. D286*** (New £3,040) (Stock #19846) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometerblack dial bracelet watch, recent. Large stainless steel case with calibrated steel 24 hour bezel, sapphire crystal, and screw down Rolex "Twinlock" winding crown, in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with luminous white gold hour markers, white gold mercedes hands, and independantly adjustable red 24 hour pointer. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement in perfect working order. Fitted with the original stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Complete with the original green Rolex presentation box, outer cardboard slipcase, instruction booklets, hang tag, green leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated February 2002. Model #16570 Case no. K386*** (New £2,740) (Stock #10342) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gentleman's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer white dial bracelet watch, circa late 1980's. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel ref. 16550 24-hour bezel (some enamel missing from numbers), polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in very good used condition. Porcelain white dial with luminous hour markers with black surrounds, black Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Complete with the original Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box, instruction booklet, and past Rolex service guarantee. Model #16570 Case no. X****** (New £2,740) (Stock #10254) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa late 1990's. Large stainless steel case with calibrated steel 24 hour bezel, sapphire crystal, and screw down "Twinlock" winding crown, in very good used condition. Gloss black dial with luminous white gold hour markers, white gold mercedes hands, and independantly adjustable 24 hour pointer. Rolex automatic movement in very good working order. Fitted with the original stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Complete with the original green Rolex presentation box, outer cardboard slipcase, instruction booklet, hang tag, green leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated July 1997 (UK supplied). Model #16570 Case no. T811*** (New £2,740) (Stock #9229) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II Chronometer white dial bracelet watch, recent. Large stainless steel case with brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel, polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and sapphire crystal, in extra-fine condition. Porcelain white dial with "Luminova" luminous hour markers with black surrounds, luminova black Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Rolex automatic movement in perfect working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in extra-fine condition. Green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box, hang tag, green leather wallet with original guarantee certificate dated August 2003. This watch is like new! Model #16570 Case no. Y639*** (New £2,300) SOLD (#3248)


Explorer 39mm


ROLEX: Recently discontinued 39mm stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer "Maxi" Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2016. Over-sized stainless steel "maxi" case (39mms) with wide polished bezel, sapphire crystal, screw-down Twinlock winding crown, polished case-sides, and screw caseback, in very fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and super-luminova luminous hour markers, white gold arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and super-luminova Mercedes hands. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with Oyster-lock deployant buckle and comfort link extension, in fine used condition. Box: supplied with the original Rolex presentation case, and outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, original numbered hang tag, green Chronometer seal Documentation: green Rolex wallet and original guarantee card dated 2016. Recently discontinued by Rolex, the 39mm Explorer with its "black-out" style dial (non-luminous 3-6-9 hour markers) is already becoming a very sought after sports Rolex. This full-set watch is in beautiful condition! Model ref. 214270 Case no. T9749*** (Stock #28240) Status: SOLD


Explorer Models


ROLEX: Gent's unworn stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, as-new 2022 watch. New model stainless steel 36mm Oyster case, with polished bezel, brushed shoulders, screw down Rolex "Twinlock" winding crown, and screw case back, and sapphire crystal, completely unworn and as-new. Gloss black dial with applied white gold and superluminova hour markers, luminous Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer printed minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. White gold and superluminova Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in perfect working order with Rolex 5 year international warranty. Fitted with the new Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with locking buckle and extendable comfort link, as-new. Box: complete with the original Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Accesories: Rolex Explorer booklet, numbered swing tag, green Chronometer seal Documentation: green leather wallet with original Rolex guarantee card dated 2022 (UK supplied). This newly-released model is a happy return to the traditional 36mm Explorer case size, and is probably the "perfect" Explorer! Model ref. 124270 Case no. Random Serial Number (Stock #28565) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2001. Stainless steel "non-pinhole" case (36mm) with polished bezel, sapphire crystal, screw-down Twinlock winding crown, and screw caseback (original green Rolex sticker still in place) in very fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and Luminova luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, and Swiss Made. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with Oyster-lock deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: supplied with the original Rolex presentation case, and outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Explorer instruction booklets, original numbered hang tag, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green Rolex wallet and original guarantee certificate dated December 2001 (UK supplied). This full-set watch is in beautiful condition! Model ref. 114270 Case no. K283*** (Stock #26375) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2008. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, engraved Rehaut ring, sapphire crystal glass (hologram at 6), screw-down Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back (with our protective sticker) in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and Luminova luminous hour markers, Arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted to the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with Oyster-lock deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: complete with the original green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet (Italian language), red Chronometer seal Documentation: green Rolex wallet and original guarantee card dated January 2008 (supplied in Europe). This is a lovely example of one of the last classic 36mm Explorer Chronometers with the enraved inner bezel ring, prior to the introduction of the 39mm Explorer 214270. Model ref. 114270 Case no. Z805*** (Stock #26315) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2006. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass (hologram at 6), in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and Luminova luminous hour markers, Arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted to the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with Oyster-lock deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: complete with the original green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, green hang tag, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green Rolex wallet and original guarantee certificate dated June 2006 (UK supplied). This is a beautiful example of a one-owner classic 36mm Explorer Chronometer complete with all the bells & whistles! Model ref. 114270 Case no. D623*** (Stock #25195) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's classic stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer automatic bracelet watch, circa mid-1990's. Stainless steel case (36mm) with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass, in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and tritium hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and matched polished white gold Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted with the stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer and Your Rolex Oyster instruction booklets, red Chronometer seal, green leather wallet and calendar card. The original certificate is not present. Model ref. 14270 Case no. W594*** (New equivalent £4,300) (Stock #23435) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2007. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass (tiny edge mark near 12), in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and Luminova luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted to the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with Oyster-lock deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: complete with the original green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, green hang tag, red Chronometer seal Documentation: green Rolex wallet and original guarantee certificate dated September 2007 (UK supplied). Model ref. 114270 Case no. Z493*** (New equivalent £4,300) (Stock #20795) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa late 1999. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, screw-down Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back (with the green sticker in place), in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, and Swiss. White gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with locking deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: green Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, and red chronometer seal Documentation: green leather wallet with the original guarantee certificate dated 1999. Model ref. 14270 Case no. A421*** (New equivalent £4,300) (Stock #19390) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa early 1990's. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass, in very good used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and tritium luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, and T-Swiss-T 25. Original matching tritium Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism, in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: green leather Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, red Chronometer seal Documentation: original guarantee certificate dated October 1993 (UK supplied). Model ref. 14270 Case no. X750*** (New £3,220) (Stock #15825) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa late 1990's. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass, in very good used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and tritium luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and tritium luminous Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism, recently serviced by our Rolex-accredited watchmaker and in very good working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: green Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, green leather wallet. The original guarantee certificate is not present. Model ref. 14270 Case no. T197*** (New £3,220) (Stock #15710) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 2003. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass (some very fine surface scratches), in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and Luminova luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted to the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with Oyster-lock deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: complete with the original green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, red Chronometer seal, and green leather wallet Documentation: original guarantee certificate dated August 2003 (UK supplied). Model ref. 114270 Case no. Y909*** (New £3,150) (Stock #14275) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass, in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and Luminova luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in perfect working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with Oyster-lock deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer instruction booklet, numbered green hangtag, green leather wallet Documentation: original guarantee certificate dated March 2005 (UK supplied). Model ref. 114270 Case no. F839*** (Stock #12418) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1993. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass, in fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and tritium hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and tritium Mercedes hands. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and T Swiss -25. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in perfect working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Complete with the green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box, Chronometer seal, Rolex Explorer & Your Rolex Oyster instruction booklets, wallet and original guarantee certificate dated 1993 (UK supplied). This is a very presentable early example of the first sapphire crystal Explorer model, retaining the original tritium dial. Model #14270 Case no. N323*** (Stock #11204) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's very rare stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer "Black Out" Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1991. Stainless steel Oyster case with polished bezel, sapphire crystal glass, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and screw caseback, in very good used condition. Very rare original so-called "Black Out" gloss black dial with white gold and luminous baton hour markers, white gold and in-filled black enamel arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer printed silver minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and T Swiss T-25, all in silver print. Original white gold tritium Mercedes pattern hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted with the original Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in good used condition. Box: Complete with the green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box. Accessories: Rolex Explorer booklet, red Chronometer seal, calendar card, and purchase receipt from Watches of Switzerland dated 1991. The original certificate is not present. This watch is fitted with the very rare experimental dial produced by Rolex in very small numbers in the early 1990's. The markers were not particularly easy to read, and the dial was very quickly superceded. As with all Rolex rarities, such as the cream dial Explorer II #16550, the values reflect the scarcity of such collectable pieces! Model ref. 14270 Case no. E813*** (Stock #22120) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's very rare stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer "Black Out" Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1993. Stainless steel Oyster case with polished bezel and screw case back (lightly engraved with the original owner's name which corresponds with the name on the certificate), and sapphire crystal glass, in very good used condition. Very rare so-called "Black Out" gloss black dial with white gold and luminous baton hour markers, white gold and in-filled black enamel arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer printed silver minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and T Swiss T-25, all in silver print. White gold mercedes hands. Rolex automatic movement, recently serviced and in perfect working order. Fitted with the original Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very fine used condition. Complete with the green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard slipcase, booklet, and leather wallet with the original guarantee certificate dated August 1993 (UK supplied). This watch is fitted with the very rare experimental dial produced by Rolex in very small numbers in the early 1990's. The markers were not particularly easy to read, and the dial was very quickly superceded. As with all Rolex rarities, such as the cream dial Explorer II #16550, the values reflect the scarcity of such collectable pieces! Model #14270 Case no. E813*** SOLD (#3036)


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass, in very fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and Luminova luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Rolex self-winding automatic mechanism in perfect working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with Oyster-lock deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Supplied with the original Rolex presentation case, Outer cardboard box, Rolex Explorer instruction booklets, hang tag, wallet and original guarantee certificate dated May 2003 (UK supplied). Model #114270 Case no. Y607*** (New £2,350) (Stock #9584) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Stainless steel Oyster case with polished bezel, sapphire crystal glass, and screw down winding crown, in near-new condition. Screw caseback. Gloss black dial with white gold and luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold mercedes hands. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock SEL (solid end link) bracelet with folding deployant buckle with locking clasp, in near-new condition. Rolex automatic Chronometer movement, in perfect working order, and covered by the remainder of the Rolex 2 year international warranty. Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box, booklets, hangtags, leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated 2005 (UK supplied). Model #114270 Case no. F*** (New £2,140) (Stock #7144) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa late 1990's. Stainless steel case with polished bezel, screw-down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass, in very fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous Mercedes hands. Rolex self-winding automatic mechanism in perfect working order. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Supplied with a green Rolex-style presentation case, Chronometer seal, and Rolex Explorer instruction booklet. Model #14270 Case no. W594*** (New £2,330) (Stock #8308) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Stainless steel Oyster case with polished bezel and sapphire crystal glass, in near-new condition. Screw caseback with Rolex hologram sticker intact. Gloss black dial with white gold and luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold mercedes hands. Stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock SEL (solid end link) bracelet with folding deployant buckle with locking clasp, in near-new condition. Fitted with the latest Rolex "M" class automatic Chronometer movement. Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box, booklets, hangtags, leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated October 2003 (UK supplied). Model #114270 (New £1,950) SOLD (#3243)


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, recent. Stainless steel Oyster case with polished bezel (with plastic bezel protector), screw down Twinlock winding crown and sapphire crystal glass, in very fine used condition. Gloss black dial with white gold and Luminova luminous hour markers, arabic numerals at the quarters, and white gold and luminous mercedes hands. Stainless steel Rolex Oyster SEL solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle with locking clasp, in very fine used condition. Fitted with the latest Rolex "M" class automatic Chronometer movement. Green leather Rolex presentation case, hangtags, leather wallet and original guarantee certificate dated November 2002 (UK supplied). Model #114270 Case no. Y164*** (New £1,950) SOLD (#4471)


Vintage Explorer II Models


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1983. Large stainless steel case with calibrated 24 hour bezel and acrylic crystal, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and polished screw case back, in very good used condition. Original crisp matte black dial (dust is on the surface of the glass!) with bold tritium hour markers and 24 hour calibrations, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and T Swiss -25 T. Original white tritium baton hands, very distinctive faded orange 24 hour pointer, and white centre seconds hand, all with matched luminous in-fill. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted with the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: supplied with the period "slash card" Rolex presentation case, and outer cardboard box Accessories: Rolex Explorer 1016/1655 instruction booklet, red Chronometer seal Documentation: plastic wallet with the original "punched papers" guarantee certificate dated 1983, and two past Rolex service repair certificates. The so-called Steve McQueen Explorer is proving to be an investment-grade timepiece! Model ref. 1655 Case no. 6251*** (Stock #26185) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Rare stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II "Steve McQueen" / "Freccione" Chronometer automatic date bracelet watch, circa 1971. Large stainless steel case with calibrated 24 hour bezel and acrylic crystal, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Original matt dial (tiny surface oil dot above 6 o'clock baton) with original bold tritium hour markers and 24 hour calibration, signed Rolex , Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and T Swiss T. Original white baton hands, very distinctive orange 24 hour pointer, and rare Mk I straight centre seconds hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted with the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster folded link bracelet, in good used condition. Box: supplied in the period Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Documentation: plastic Rolex wallet with the original guarantee certificate dated May 1975, past Rolex service guarantee, red Chronometer seal, and green price tag (For £220!). Model ref. 1655 Case no. 3181*** (Stock #24280) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Rare stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date "Cream 'Rail' Dial" Explorer II Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1986. Large stainless steel case with the original brush-finished stainless steel 24 hour bezel (some small marks), polished case-sides, protected screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, screw case back, and sapphire crystal, in fine used condition. Rare cream-coloured "rail" dial with tritium hour markers with white gold surrounds, matching polished white gold Mercedes hands, and red 24 hour hand. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in perfect working order. Fitted to a new stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, virtually unused. Box: supplied with the green leather Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box Documentation: complete with the original green plastic wallet and guarantee certificate dated July 1987 (UK supplied), and past Rolex UK service guarantee. This is a very rare watch in fantastic condition! Model ref. 16550 Case no. 9557*** (Stock #20565) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II "Steve McQueen" / "Frecceone" Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1984. Large stainless steel case with calibrated 24 hour bezel and acrylic crystal, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in fine used condition. Matt black dial with white baton hands, very distinctive orange 24 hour pointer, and white centre seconds hand. Nickel plated Rolex calibre 1570 automatic movement in very good working order. Fitted with the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet, in very good used condition. Model #1655 Case no. 8314*** (Stock #9288) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II "Steve McQueen" Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1985. Large stainless steel case with original calibrated 24 hour bezel (lightly refurbished and with minor surface marks), acrylic plexi-crystal, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and polished screw case back, in very good (lightly-) refurbished condition. Lovely original crisp matte black dial with bold tritium hour markers and 24 hour calibrations, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and T Swiss -25 T. Original white tritium baton hands, bright orange 24 hour pointer, and white centre seconds hand, all with matched luminous in-fill. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted with the stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition with some lateral play between the links. Box: supplied with the period "slash card" Rolex presentation case, and outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer 1016/1655 instruction booklets, numbered hang tag, red Chronometer seal, calendar card Documentation: plastic wallet with the original "punched papers" guarantee certificate dated 1985 (UK supplied), and past Rolex service repair documents. The so-called Steve McQueen or "Freccione" Explorer is proving to be an investment-grade timepiece! Model ref. 1655 Case no. 7205*** (Stock #27335) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II "Steve McQueen" / "Freccione" Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1979. Large stainless steel case with calibrated 24 hour bezel and acrylic crystal, screw down winding crown, and screw case back, in very fine condition. The case-shoulders retain the sharp chamfered edges, and the overall look of the case retains a very crisp appearance! Original matt dial with original bold tritium hour markers and 24 hour calibration, signed Rolex , Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and T Swiss -25 T. Original white baton hands, very distinctive orange 24 hour pointer, and white centre seconds hand, all with matched luminous in-fill. Nickel plated Rolex automatic movement, fully overhauled by Rolex UK in December 2002, and virtually unused since! Fitted with the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet, in very fine used condition. Complete with the period Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box, rare "orange hand" Explorer instruction booklet, red Chronometer seal, spare links, plastic wallet and Rolex service papers. Model #1655 Case no. 6079*** (Stock #6673) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II "Steve McQueen" / "Freccione" Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1975. Large stainless steel case with calibrated 24 hour bezel and acrylic crystal, screw down winding crown, and screw case back, in very fine used condition. Matt black dial with white baton hands, very distinctive orange 24 hour pointer, and white centre seconds hand. Nickel plated Rolex calibre 1570 automatic movement, fully serviced by Rolex (12 month international warranty). Fitted with the original stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, in very fine used condition. Complete with the original presentation case, and guarantee booklet date 1975. Complete with the original box, plastic wallet, original guarantee, and Rolex service card. Model #1655 SOLD (#4914)


Vintage Explorer Models


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1978. Stainless steel Oyster case, with polished bezel, screw down Rolex "Twinlock" winding crown, and screw case back, and acrylic crystal glass, in very good used condition. Original (-and very nice!-) matt black dial with bold white tritium baton hour markers, bold white arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer printed minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss T-25. White metal Mercedes hands (lightly aged) with nicely matched tritium in-fill. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism with hacking seconds feature (ie. seconds hand stops when winder pulled out for setting time) in very good working order. Fitted with the Rolex Oyster solid end-link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in good used condition. Box: supplied in the Rolex presentation case and outer cardboard box Accessories: Your Rolex Oyster and Rolex Explorer instruction booklets green Rolex wallet, red Chronometer seal. The original guarantee is not present. Model ref. 1016 Case no. 5626*** (Stock #24330) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1967. Stainless steel case with polished stainless steel bezel and acrylic crystal, screw down Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Matt black dial with tritium hour markers and Arabic numerals at the quarters and white printed minute markers, signed Rolex (with the "frog's foot" Rolex crown), Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss - 25T. Mercedes pattern hands. Nickel plated Rolex cal. 1570 self-winding automatic mechanism, in very good working order. Fitted with the solid link Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in good used condition. Box: complete with the original green Rolex "coffin" presentation case Accessories: supplied with later Rolex Explorer and Your Rolex Oyster instruction booklets, red Chronometer seal, green leather wallet. The original certificate is not present. Model ref. 1016 Case no. 1737*** Caseback Date Code: II.67 (Stock #23180) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1967. Stainless steel case with polished stainless steel bezel and acrylic crystal, screw down Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Original matt black "frog's foot crown" dial with original bold tritium hour markers and Arabic numerals at the quarters, white-printed minute markers, and signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss - 25T. Mercedes pattern hands. Nickel plated Rolex cal. 1570 self-winding automatic mechanism, just serviced by our watchmaker and in very good working order. Recently fitted with a Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: supplied in our presentation case and outer cardboard box. The original documentation is not present. This watch has been in the ownership of a local family from new. Model ref. 1016 Case no. 1733*** Caseback Date Code: IV.67 (Stock #21140) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1972. Stainless steel case with smooth polished bezel, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, acrylic crystal (new Rolex crystal fitted), and screw case back, in very good used condition. Lovely original matt black dial with tritium quarter Arabic and baton hour markers, and matched tritium Mercedes pattern hands. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss T-25. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement (hacking seconds), presently being serviced by our watch-smith. Fitted with the stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Box: supplied in our green rolex-style presentation case and outer cardboard box. There is no original documentation, but the watch is a one-owner watch purchased directly from the original owner. Model ref. 1016 Case no. 2984*** (Stock #19665) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1971. Stainless steel Oyster case, with polished bezel, screw down Rolex "Twinlock" winding crown, screw case back, and acrylic crystal glass, in fine used condition. Original matt black dial with bold white (tritium) baton hour markers, bold white arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer printed minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss T-25. White metal mercedes hands with nicely matched tritium in-fill. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement, recently serviced and in very good working order, with the desirable hacking seconds feature (ie. seconds hand stops when winder pulled out for setting time). Fitted with the Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Supplied with a period Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard box, Rolex Oyster booklet, and plastic guarantee wallet. Model #1016 Case no. 3692*** (Stock #10056) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa early 1972. Stainless steel case with smooth polished bezel, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, acrylic crystal, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Original matt black dial with creamy luminous quarter Arabic and baton hour markers, and matched tritium Mercedes hands. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss T-25. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement (hacking seconds) in very good working order. Fitted with the solid link stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet (ref. 78360) with deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: supplied in our green rolex-style presentation case and outer cardboard box. There is no original documentation. Model ref. 1016 Case no. 3480*** (Stock #14775) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1971. Stainless steel Oyster case, with polished bezel, screw down Rolex winding crown, and acrylic crystal glass, in near-mint condition. Matt black dial with bold white baton hour markers, bold white arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer printed minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss T-25. White metal mercedes hands. Rolex automatic movement, fully overhauled by Rolex UK in December 2001 and unused since then! Fitted with the Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very fine condition. Complete with a green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard slipcase, Chronometer seal, and service documents dated December 2001. Model #1016 Case no. 3481*** (Stock #6711) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1972. Stainless steel case (36mms excluding winder) with smooth polished bezel, low dome acrylic plexi-crystal, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, polished case-sides, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Lovely original Mark I matt black "frog's foot coronet" dial with tritium quarter Arabic and baton hour markers, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss T-25. Original matching Mercedes pattern hands. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism with hack-seconds function, recently serviced by our independant specialist watchmaker and in very good working order. Fitted with the stainless steel folded-link Rolex Oyster bracelet (7836 with 580 end-pieces) with deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: supplied in the green Rolex presentation case (no outer box) Accesories: period Rolex Explorer 1016/1655 booklet, later red Chronometer seal. The original guarantee is not present. Model ref. 1016 Case no. 2960*** (Stock #27370) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, sold in 1989. Stainless steel Oyster case with polished bezel, screw case back, screw down Twinlock winding crown, and acrylic crystal, in very fine used condition. Original matt black dial with bold white baton hour markers (very lightly aged), bold white arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer printed minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss T-25. White metal mercedes hands. Rolex calibre 1570 nickel plated 26 jewel self-winding mechanism, with hacking seconds, recently serviced and in perfect working order. Fitted with the original Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very fine used condition. Complete with the original purchase receipt dated 1989 and the original "Duplicate" perforated number guarantee certificate issued by Rolex, Your Rolex Oyster booklet, green plastic wallet. Model #1016 Case no. 9063*** SOLD (#4953)


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer bracelet watch, circa 1985. Stainless steel Oyster case with polished bezel and screw case back, and acrylic crystal glass, in near-mint condition. Matt black dial with bold white baton hour markers, bold white arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer printed minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and T Swiss T-25. White metal mercedes hands. Rolex automatic movement, recently serviced by Rolex (still under warranty), and in perfect working order. Fitted with the original Rolex Oyster solid link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in near-mint condition. Complete with the green Rolex presentation case, outer cardboard slipcase, and service receipts dated 1987 and 2003. This is one of the last "plastic glass" Explorer watches produced prior to the introduction of the sapphire crystal & gloss dial Explorer (#14270) in the mid-1980's. Model #1016 Case no. 8624*** SOLD (#3059)


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Super-Precision automatic bracelet watch, circa 1963. Stainless steel Oyster case (34mms), with polished bezel, low-dome acrylic plexi-crystal, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Original gloss black dial (some fine surface marks, and light edge-rubs) with tritium baton hour markers and arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer gilt printed minute marks. Signed (in gilt print) Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Super-Precision, and Swiss. White metal Mercedes pattern hands with luminous in-fill. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted with the original Rolex Oyster spring-link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Box: supplied in the Rolex "coffin" presentation case (no outer) Documentation: complete with the original guarantee booklet dated September 1964, past Rolex Goldsmiths service card, and letter of provenance. Model ref. 5500 Case no. 980*** (Stock #24270) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Super-Precision bracelet watch, circa 1965. Stainless steel Oyster case (34mms), with polished bezel, low-dome acrylic plexi-crystal, screw down Rolex "Twinlock" winding crown, and screw case back, in fine used condition. Stunning original mirror-finish gloss black dial with tritium baton hour markers and arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer gilt printed minute marks. Signed (in gilt print) Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Precision, and (-unusually-) T-25 Swiss T-25. White metal Mercedes pattern hands with luminous in-fill. Self-winding Rolex automatic mechanism in very good working order. Fitted with the Rolex Oyster folded-link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition (some small creases to some centre links). Box: supplied in our rolex-style presentation case and outer cardboard box. This is a lovely watch! Model ref. 5500 Case no. 1354*** (Stock #23730) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Precision bracelet watch, circa 1960's. Stainless steel Oyster case, with polished bezel, screw down Rolex "Twinlock" winding crown, screw case back, and acrylic crystal glass, in very good used condition. Matt black dial with tritium baton hour markers and arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer white printed minute marks. Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Precision, and Swiss T-25. White metal mercedes hands with luminova in-fill. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement in very good working order. Fitted with the Rolex Oyster rivited spring-link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in very good used condition. Sometimes referred to as the "boy's size Explorer", this 34mm diameter watch (which was made predominantly for the English market) is well suited to those with a smaller wrist-size! Box: green Rolex presentation case Documentation: past service guarantee from Rolex UK dated April 2003, and our instruction leaflet. Model ref. 5500 Case no. 1561*** (Stock #12003) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Gent's stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Precision bracelet watch, circa 1965. Stainless steel Oyster case, with polished bezel, screw down Rolex "Twinlock" winding crown, screw case back, and acrylic crystal glass, in fine used condition. Fine original gloss black dial with tritium baton hour markers and arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9, and outer gilt printed minute marks. Signed (in gilt print) Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Precision, and Swiss T-25. White metal mercedes hands with luminova in-fill. Self-winding Rolex automatic movement in very good working order. Fitted with a later Rolex Oyster folded-link bracelet with folding deployant buckle, in fine used condition. Sometimes referred to as the "boy's size Explorer", this 34mm diameter watch (which was made predominantly for the English market) is well suited to those with a smaller wrist-size! Box: supplied in our green rolex-style presentation case and outer cardboard box. This is a lovely watch! Model ref. 5500 Case no. 1305*** (Stock #15110) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Chronometer strap watch, circa 1967. Stainless steel case with polished stainless steel bezel and acrylic crystal, screw down Twinlock winding crown, and screw case back, in very good used condition. Original lightly "tropical brown" gloss black dial with original bold tritium hour markers and Arabic numerals at the quarters, gilt-printed minute markers, and signed in gilt printing: Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, and Swiss - 25T. Mercedes pattern hands. Nickel plated Rolex cal. 1570 self-winding automatic mechanism, in very good working order. Fitted with an original Rolex black leather strap with the stainless steel Rolex pin buckle. Box: supplied in the vintage green leather Rolex case Documentation: original Rolex Chronometer ratings certificate dated 1966. Model ref. 1016 Case no. 1374*** Caseback Date Code: IV.67 (Stock #17760) Status: SOLD


ROLEX: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer Super-Precision" strap watch, circa 1958. Stainless steel case (34x43mms) with white-metal plated (on original rose gilt) bezel, screw down Rolex Twinlock winding crown, and acrylic crystal, in good used condition. Screw case back with some surface marks and light wear. Fitted with a matt black Rolex Explorer service dial with bold tritium quarter Arabic numerals and baton hour markers, outer printed minute marks, signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Super-Precision, and T Swiss T, with matching Mercedes pattern hands. Self-winding Rolex calibre 1530 automatic movement with butterfly rotor, in good working order. Fitted to a silver-grey NATO-style nylon strap. This watch has been upgraded by the addition of a genuine Rolex Explorer service dial and hand set, and we are offering the watch for sale on behalf of a collector with no formal warranty. Box: supplied in our presentation case and outer cardboard box. Model ref. 5504 Case no. 372*** Case back date code: II.58 (Stock #16865) Status: SOLD


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