Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 1969 - Rare honeycomb dial

- Rare honeycomb dial

Calibre 215 manual wind movement

- Serial 409xxxx dating to 1975

The No-Deco bezel was Doxa’s design that meant divers didn’t need dive tables

Rolex Explorer II 16550 "Warm Patina dial" with super Jubilee 1969 - Rare honeycomb dialThe 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