2 interesting Rolex Explorer II Ref 16570.

Dec 06, 2022,21:33 PM
 

One for its condition and patina of the indices, from 1992: 

The second one, Black AND Rail, which is quite unusual for this reference, less unusual for a 16650. Forget the poor condition of the dial, the interest of this watch is educational. 




BUT I have to say that I very rarely saw a Black Rail 16550 ( and as a consequence, even more rarely on a 16570 ) in good condition. Most of them are " spider ". 

Best,

Nicolas


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The famous spider dial. I love the white patina.

 
 By: Bill : December 6th, 2022-22:15
Rolex 16750 som spidering but very hard to see. ...  

Pfffff, gorgeous!

 
 By: amanico : December 6th, 2022-22:37

16550 not 650😉

 
 By: Rascal : December 6th, 2022-22:24

Bien sur! :))))

 
 By: amanico : December 6th, 2022-22:37

The letter “C” in “Chronometer” is aligned with the letter “C” in “Certified” .

 
 By: MilDiver : December 7th, 2022-07:00
It usually comes with linger second markings, not always.

Thanks. I'd have never guessed that one.

 
 By: Gregineugene : December 7th, 2022-16:14
But now that you said it all I can see is the "rail" in the negative space in the text. Sorta like the first time you see the arrow in the FedEx logo.

True, true!

 
 By: amanico : December 7th, 2022-17:13

I confess I was also wondering about this!

 
 By: 777Dave : December 7th, 2022-08:25
Searching for an elusive rail track minutes marking on the dial!

;)

 
 By: amanico : December 7th, 2022-08:26

Beautiful watches to my eye.

 
 By: MilDiver : December 7th, 2022-07:10
The EXP II (40) has been an Enigma for me. I LOVE this model, black, white, ivory BUT It somehow dosn't work on my wrist. can't wear them as it dosn't feel right almost funny, while the Daytona or even 40mm DJ with similar case works perfect. ...  

I actually had one of those 10-12 years ago

 
 By: Boris : December 7th, 2022-07:31
A 16550 black "rail" dial, from late 1984 / early 1985, if my memory serves. And yes, it had a spider dial, but a very subtly one where the cracks could only be seen at some angles, and was virtually impossible to capture in a photograph. With hindsight, ...