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Kaneko from Commit Ginza will introduce some recommended watches!
Today we have a rare and popular dial for the second generation Explorer II.

Rolex Explorer II Ivory All Tritium
Ref.16550 Serial.84 (manufactured around 1984)
Accessories: Box
Cal.3085 78360/FF501 Clasp Code EO6
SOLD OUT!!

The second generation Explorer II, manufactured from around 1984 to around 1988
Ref.16550" has arrived!
This is a short-lived model, with a production period of only a few years.
The dial color of "Ref.16550" is
Available in black, ivory and white.
The latest arrival is the ivory dial, which is considered to be the rarest of all.

This is a comparison photo with the white lettering/R number of "Ref.16550" (right).
What do you think?
Can you see the intensity of this individual's color?
The ivory dial has individual differences,
The model we are introducing this time has a rich ivory dial.

Furthermore, this dial is
The upper part of the chronometer notation reads "SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER"
This dial is called a "center split," which means that the space between the letters "OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED" on the bottom line is aligned at the top and bottom.
By the way, this dial is also available on the black dial.
The ivory dial x center split dial is a rare dial that many people are looking for.

The dial condition is excellent!
The luminous hands are whiter than the indexes,
It has tritium luminous properties.

The "Ref.16550" has a similar design to the "Ref.16570",
It features a large, angular bezel with typeface.
I'm sure there are many people who like this bezel with a strong retro feel.
The bezel is also in good condition!

This product is in good case and bracelet condition and highly recommended!

This is a 1984 model, so it has some exterior finishing.
The lug feet have sharp edges and are in great condition!

The bracelet became a single bracelet in later years.
It is in good condition with little creasing.

Although there is no warranty included,
Box, International Service Warranty (2011/2016), Explorer booklet,
Comes complete with Oyster booklet, chronometer tag, etc.

Even having this complete set of Explorer booklets (84) is quite rare!!

Wrist shot!!
That's cool!!
Enjoy the rich ivory dial with a great atmosphere!

Rare Explorer II "Ref.16550"

This is a hard-to-find model with an ivory dial and center split!
The ivory color is deep, and the dial condition is like this.
It's rare to come across such a wonderful specimen!!
Customers looking for Ref.16550/ivory dial,
Please consider it!!

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