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Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we have a rare dial for the Boys Explorer.

Rolex Boys Explorer Mirror Dial
Ref.5500 Serial.11 (manufactured around 1965)
Cal.1530 FF60/7205 Clasp code 66.3 Back cover 64.4
Accessories: Main unit only
SOLD OUT!!

This time we will introduce a product that was sold to the UK for a certain period of time.
This is a rare Explorer/Ref.5500.

There are many remanufactured items and it is difficult to find the original model,
This is a rare model that is becoming more and more rare every year.

This is a popular vintage model that is sold every time it arrives, so
If you're looking for it, be sure to check it out!

This model is an Air King/Ref. 5500 with an Explorer dial,
It is characterized by its small size of 34mm.

Compared to the original Ref. 1016, the case size is 2mm different,
Recommended for those who feel that 1016 is a little too big!

The dial is a mirror dial. The gold lettering is very cool.
The evaluation of mirror dials varies greatly depending on their condition,
This item has a top class shine and is highly recommended.

There are some small scratches on the dial,
It is in very impressive condition.

The index luminous material has only a small chip that can be seen by looking closely.
Overall the condition is good.

The hands have been replaced with tritium hands in later years,
The colors match well and the atmosphere is not affected.

Boys Explorer comes with a wide variety of dials.
This one has the following written next to it:
This is a rare dial unique to this era, with two T<25 markings.

A while ago we introduced a different version of the dial with the Double T <25 notation, but the Boys Explorer has a really wide variety of dial variations.

Since it is equipped with a non-chronograph movement, the word "SUPER PRECISION" is written at the 6 o'clock position on the dial, which means it is accurate!


The condition is good with some scratches from use appropriate for its age, but there are no major scratches and it is in good condition.

The middle case has been polished slightly,
It is very sturdy.


A rivet bracelet is essential for a mirror dial!


The rivet bracelet is in good condition!

Even so, this particular piece has a nice shine!!

Boys Explorer "Ref.5500 Double T <25 65 years"
Even among the Boys Explorer models that are rarely available, this one has a mirror dial with the rare feature of double T<25!
The mirror dial is in perfect condition and has a great atmosphere, so I highly recommend it.
This product has been overhauled at our affiliated workshop.

Customers looking for a special vintage explorer,
Please consider this.

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