Lot Essay
We understand that this is an unusual variation of the explorer model
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SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER PRECISION, REF.5500, 1950S,
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Rolex. An unusual steel self winding and water resistant wristwatch
signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer precision, ref.5500, 1950s,
The self winding movement with monometanic balance, 26 jewels, the two turned silvered dial with raised dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, in typical case with shampered bezel, screw down winder and screwed back, Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam
signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer precision, ref.5500, 1950s,
The self winding movement with monometanic balance, 26 jewels, the two turned silvered dial with raised dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, in typical case with shampered bezel, screw down winder and screwed back, Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam
Literature
the best of time Rolex wristwatches, Dowling and Hess, Schiffer, pt242-244