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...
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...
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 ...
This reference in particular is a minefield, so itβs 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?