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Lot Essay
The Explorer II was launched in 1971 with reference 1655 as the natural heir to the original Explorer. Marketed toward professionals, the 24 hour hand was originally not meant to indicate a second time zone but rather truly the nocturnal/diurnal cycle - a function useful for professionals such as speleologists who would spend days underground, oblivious to the sun presence in the sky. In 1985 reference 16550 was introduced, with completely updated looks and movement, now allowing for independent regulation of the hour hand, thus permitting it to be used as a dual time wristwatch, and in 1988 reference 16570.
This particular reference was in the production for 22 years and was early equipped with the famous caliber 3185. Later models were produced with the modified caliber 3186 with Parachrom hairspring. The new hairspring offering a greater resistance to shocks and to temperature. The case also featured with the new engraved Rehaut.
The present watch is in exemplary good condition and still retaining the factory protective stickers. Consigned by its original owner and presented in new-old-stock condition, this Explorer II is furthermore offered complete with all its accessories.
This particular reference was in the production for 22 years and was early equipped with the famous caliber 3185. Later models were produced with the modified caliber 3186 with Parachrom hairspring. The new hairspring offering a greater resistance to shocks and to temperature. The case also featured with the new engraved Rehaut.
The present watch is in exemplary good condition and still retaining the factory protective stickers. Consigned by its original owner and presented in new-old-stock condition, this Explorer II is furthermore offered complete with all its accessories.