{"product_id":"vintage-rolex-explorer-ii-1655-steve-mcqueen-black-dial-40mm-complete-set-1973","title":"Vintage Rolex Explorer II 1655 Steve McQueen Black Dial 40mm Complete Set 1973","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Rolex Explorer II – Ref. 1655 (Stainless Steel \/ Black Dial \/ “Steve McQueen” \/ 40mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Watch Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1973\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used (Good) – Moderate wear from regular use, including scratches or minor dents. Bracelet may be stretched. Engravings may show wear. May have been lightly polished. Please see photos.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bracelet appears to be a service bracelet but remains period correct; dial and hands are original; the GMT hand has faded\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inner and outer boxes, warranty papers, translation paper, leather bifold booklet holder, red hang tag, ‘Your Rolex Oyster’ booklet, Explorer booklet, Oyster Perpetual waterproof guarantee\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\/Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel Oyster rivet bracelet with Oysterclasp (Clasp is stamped 1-70)\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1412\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explorer II\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explorer II\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1655\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex Caliber 1575 – Automatic; Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, Additional 24-Hour Hand\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed stainless steel 24-hour bezel\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.00 mm\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve McQueen\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndexes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tritium hour markers\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes-style hands with tritium lume\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage Rolex Explorer II – Ref. 1655 (Stainless Steel \/ Black Dial \/ “Steve McQueen” \/ 40mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655, introduced in 1971, was designed specifically for spelunkers and adventurers operating in environments without natural light. Its fixed 24-hour bezel and bold orange 24-hour hand allowed wearers to distinguish between day and night—an essential function for cave exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as the “Steve McQueen” Explorer, the 1655 has become one of the most collectible vintage Rolex sports models. Initially overlooked due to its unconventional design, its unique dial layout and purpose-driven features are now precisely what make it so desirable among collectors today. This example retains its original dial and hands, adding to its vintage appeal while remaining a standout piece within Rolex’s tool watch history.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAll images provided are of the actual watch you will receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFor added assurance, please contact us directly with any questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis watch may or may not include specific parts, booklets, or accessories. Please read the listing carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWe use a macro lens for our photos, which may make imperfections appear larger or more pronounced than they actually are.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52173275922715,"sku":null,"price":37399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/2318\/4923\/files\/57_2a27c432-fca3-4fd3-a799-a225ebd6ee3e.jpg?v=1778101513","url":"https:\/\/thewatchtrader.com\/products\/vintage-rolex-explorer-ii-1655-steve-mcqueen-black-dial-40mm-complete-set-1973","provider":"The Watch Trader","version":"1.0","type":"link"}