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I’ve seen the black one before, but the white is a first for me
It hasn’t turned cream either
A " curiosity ": Rolex Explorer II 16550 " Prototype " White, and Black.
Well, that's what the Auction House says ( Antiquorum ). What is the detail which makes them think that it is a prototype? The nipple dials, here. Which you don't find in any other Explorer II, 16550 or 16570. Now, I am very prudent when it comes to Rolex...
I don’t know anything about prototypes but I like both of those watches.
The unusual indexes at 12, 6 and 9 look good and, like you apparently, I have a fondness for very cool nipples. Regards Kev.
I’ve seen the black one before, but the white is a first for me
It hasn’t turned cream either
That’s true and it’s described in one of the books by Mondani
As you say, go find out if it’s a genuine prototype or what...
Maybe another from the Renaldi dial farm.
You know the story is hard to believe. Rolex making 5 prototypes of each really!
Rinaldi kitchen is cooking
You're right Bill, Rolex is very hush and secure yet Rinaldi keeps on releasing these with their "partners" Antiquorum and the Mondani family. Looks like they took the indices from a GMT nipple dial and pasted it onto an Ex.2 dial and it's now breaking ne...
Nicolas...., indeed.
If there's no evidence you should pass. Unfortunately there are cases of high elaborated stories , with faked provenance , ..., making some objects as one chance in a life time, and with a huge premium on it! And this is sad....
