Vintage Rolex Explorer II Spider Rail Dial 16550
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A striking Explorer II by Rolex, featuring an extremely rare and sought-after "rail" dial with a
Stainless Steel
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Spider Rail Dial Men's Watch #23711
By Rolex
Located in Washington Depot, CT
1984 Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch Model: 16550 Serial: 8584581 This vintage Rolex Explorer II
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 R Serial Men Automatic Watch Box
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men Automatic Vintage Unpolished Rail
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Mens Automatic Watch White
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Gold Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 R Serial Men Automatic Watch Box
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II 16550, White Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel White 40 MM
Unavailable
W 0.79 in D 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in L 7.49 in
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Spider Rail Dial Automatic Watch 40MM
1984 Rolex Explorer II 16550 Black Dial Stainless Steel Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Model Name: Explorer II Model Number: 16550 Serial Number: 8,4XX,XXX
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II12600, Dial Certified Authentic
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Mens Automatic Watch White
Rolex Explorer 11 16550 1986 Collectors
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
basically laid the foundation for what we now know as the modern Explorer II. The Rolex Explorer II 16550
Steel
Rolex Stainless steel Explorer II Oyster bracelet Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Explorer II Men's Watch 16550 - Automatic winding, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Stainless
Stainless Steel
Pre-Owned Rolex Explorer II Ref. #16550 with Box and Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Remaining in crisp like new condition, the watch has never been polished and will suit the preference of the discerning collector. The pumpkin patina color is an incredible and attra...
Steel
Rolex Explorer II Cream Rail Dial Wristwatch Ref 16550 with Box & Papers
By Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A mint rail dial cream Explorer II, later variation ref. #16550 from 1986, accompanied by the
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II White Dial Steel Automatic Men’s Years 1984 Watch 16550
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This pre-owned Rolex Explorer II 16550 is a beautiful men's timepiece that is powered by an
Cream Dial Stainless Steel Ref #16550 Explorer II by Rolex
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Stainless Steel Cream Dial Ref #16550 Explorer II by Rolex - Rare Cream Dial, Box & Warranty Papers
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550 White Dial Stainless Steel Box and Service Paper
By Rolex
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 16550 Serial: 9100*** Model: Explorer II Case Material: Stainless Steel Band
Stainless Steel
Rolex Cream Dial Explorer II ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Expolorer II with a cream dial 24 hour hand and bezel.
Rolex Crème Dial Explorer II Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This is a new old stock version of the Rolex Crème Dial Explorer 2 from the 1980s. It has a great
ROLEX Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 16550, circa 1984. Scarce early Explorer II
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
First generation Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II ref 16550 serial #9.5 million circa 1986
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II Cream Dial Stainless Steel 16550
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Ref: W6588 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer II Model Ref: 16550 Age: 13th March 1987 Gender
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men Stainless Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: W007772 Manufacturer: Rolex Model: Explorer II Model Variant: 0 Model Number
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #:16550. Rolex Explorer II Stainless Steel Black Dial 40mm Mens Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II 16550, Black Dial, Certified and Warranty
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II Reference #: 16550. Mens Automatic Self Wind Watch Stainless Steel Black 40 MM
Rolex Explorer II stainless steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Surfside, FL
. Fine Pre-owned Rolex Watch. Certified preowned Sport Rolex Explorer II 16550 watch is made out of
Stainless Steel
Rolex Steel Explorer II ref# 16550 Cream Dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer II ref# 16550 serial # 8.4 million circa 1984 with original white enamel dial
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men's Automatic Vintage Unpolished Rail Spider Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Men Automatic Vintage Unpolished Rail Spider Dial 40mm
Rolex Explorer II Transitional Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16550
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II Transitional Stainless Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16550. Officially certified
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch with Cream Dial Ref 16550
By Rolex
Located in Paris, FR
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch with cream rail dial. Accompanied by the original
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Men's Automatic Watch White Dial Patina Index
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Vintage Mens Automatic Watch White Dial Patina Index 40m
Rolex SS Explorer II color change cream dial ref # 16550 c.1986
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer II color change cream dial ref # 16550 39mm diameter case with fixed 24 hour
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Wristwatch Ref 16550 with Rare Cream Dial
By Rolex
Located in Boston, MA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, automatic movement, 40mm. Ref. 16550, Oyster bracelet
Stainless Steel
Rolex SS Explorer II ref 16550 rare "rail" cream dial circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex SS Explorer II ref 16550 first generation model with rare "rail" cream dial circa 1984
Stainless Steel
Rolex Stainless Steel Explorer II Cream Dial Wristwatch Ref 16550 circa 1984
By Rolex
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rolex stainless steel Explorer II wristwatch, Ref. 16550, serial number 8.4 million, circa 1984
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II GMT Transitional Lemon Cream Dial Vintage Steel Watch 16550
By Rolex
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rolex Explorer II GMT Transitional Lemon Cream Dial Vintage Steel Mens Watch 16550 Box Papers
Steel
Rolex Explorer II 16550 R Serial Men's Automatic Watch Box and Papers Black Dial
By Rolex
Located in Miami, FL
Rolex Explorer II 16550 R Serial Men Automatic Watch Box&Papers Black Dial 40mm
$60,948
H 1.62 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.62 in
Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Dial Automatic Mens Watch 126618LB
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn Rolex Submariner 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 126618LNBKSO. Original Box and Papers are Included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty cove...
Yellow Gold
$82,220
H 1.58 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40mm 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Watch 126508
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in excellent condition. It comes with an original box and papers.
Yellow Gold
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Yellow Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3435 27-460 - Automatic winding. Calatrava. 18k yellow gold case with smooth bezel (32mm diameter) Original PP embossed crow...
Patek Philippe Classic Chronograph 5070R
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning men's Classic Chronograph wristwatch, crafted in rose gold by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial, applied arabic numbers with a tachymeter scale, a minute track on th...
Rose Gold
$68,499
H 1.58 in W 0.44 in Dm 1.58 in
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 18k White Gold Cream Dial Mens Watch 5320G-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned, like-new condition. Comes with an original box and a full paper set. Retail for $101,100 USD. General Information Department: Men Style: Luxury Model Name: Perpetual Cale...
White Gold
$140,000
H 1.61 in W 0.4 in Dm 1.61 in
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Rose Gold Brown Dial Mens Watch 5164R-001
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. Full set: box and papers * 2 year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the watch's authenticity at any boutique or dealership withi...
Rose Gold
Patek Philippe 5040J Perpetual Calendar 18 Karat Watch in Stock
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Men's Calendar Watch This elegant and stylish Patek Philippe 5040J gentleman's watch is an elegant and sophisticated addition to any man's watch collection. This watc...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Swiss Perpetual Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Swiss 18ct Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Full Hunter Keyless Lever Pocket Watch C1900 Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Arabic numerals outer min...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
$164,450
W 1.58 in Dm 1.58 in
Rolex Day-Date President 40 Platinum Ice-Blue Roman Dial Men Watch 228236
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Comes with the original box and papers. 5-year warranty. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a ful...
Platinum
Rolex NOS Daytona Black APH Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The predecessor to the 116500LN, this stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex. Featuring a unique APH error black dial, a tachymetric scale, three chronograph counters and pusher...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Daytona Black Dial 116520
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A predecessor to the 116500LN, this stainless steel Cosmograph Daytona by Rolex features a black dial. Also, featuring an engraved tachymetric scale, three counters and pushers, the ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red Vintage Stainless Steel Matte Black Mark III 1665
By Rolex
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Rare Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual "Double Red Sea-Dweller" Vintage Men's Wristwatch, matte black Mark III dial with hour markers, date at 3 0'clock, a stainless steel bi-direct...
Steel, Stainless Steel
While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.
Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.
But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.
But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.
Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.
The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.
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Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.
Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.
Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.
Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.
In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.
Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.
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