Rolex Explorer II 16570: Two special ones, featuring the same interesting detail.
Indeed, both are rail dial, the cream and the black. While both dials should go in a 16550. But for a short, very short time, and at the beginning of the 16570 life, those dials can be found. Here they are: Cream ( credit Tempus Orologi ) Black ( credit L...
I have always wondered about those
The Explorer II is easily my favorite Sports reference from Rolex, and the one I have researched the most extensively. The accepted knowledge is that the defect in the white coating making the dials turn cream was to be found in the early 16550's, from 19...
What I did, indeed.
Here is my beloved 16550. Very interesting retrospective on these dials, mon ami. I always feel more comfortable with sure combinations of dials / references. Exotisme in vintage Rolex is a very dangerous game. Best, Nicolas ...
Yes Nicolas
This reference in particular is a minefield, so it’s better to stick to known and widely accepted variations. Yours is a beautiful example of a cream rail dial. You did really well. If I may ask, when did you buy it?
one day
the panna dial is my most desired vintage Rolex! Looking forward to grabing one produced on my birth year
