Lot Essay
The model 5500 Explorer Precision was sold in the UK only and was meant as a less expensive alternative to the 1016.
SIGNED ROLEXEXPLORER PRECISION, MODEL NO. 5500, CASE NO. 4510290, 1960S
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A stainless steel self-winding water resistant wristwatch
Signed RolexExplorer Precision, model no. 5500, case no. 4510290, 1960s
The nickel plated self-winding movement with 26 jewels and gold alloy balance, the black dial with luminous Arabic quarter hour marks and baton five minute divisions, with luminous Mercedes hands and sweep centre seconds, the circular case with chamfered bezel, screw down winder and screwed back, leather strap and steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.
Signed RolexExplorer Precision, model no. 5500, case no. 4510290, 1960s
The nickel plated self-winding movement with 26 jewels and gold alloy balance, the black dial with luminous Arabic quarter hour marks and baton five minute divisions, with luminous Mercedes hands and sweep centre seconds, the circular case with chamfered bezel, screw down winder and screwed back, leather strap and steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.