Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 16/14 - Rolex Reference 5500

- Rolex Reference 5500

The John Schaeffer line was a precursor to AP's Tradition collection and continues to be revered by purists and collectors alike

- 36mm pink gold case

second dive extension and Rolex 2100 tool

- mvmt number 1162xxxx

Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 16/14 - Rolex Reference 5500The original Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II ref. 1655 was introduced in 1971. In hindsight, its fair to say the model struggled to gain traction at launch. Rolex positioned the Explorer II as a tool watch specifically designed for spelunkingan activity that, while adventurous, remained niche. The spirit of exploration was certainly present: navigating dark, damp, and potentially dangerous caves. However, despite a broader cultural fascination with