About this watch

Rolex Explorer II 1655 ‘Freccione’ 40mm 1972 Case and Bracelet The stainless steel case is in excellent condition, retaining well-defined chamfered lugs with original hand finishing clearly visible along the lug edges. The case surfaces present cleanly with no significant wear, preserving strong geometry and sharp transitions. The bracelet is in great condition, showing some stretch consistent with age and regular use, as expected for this reference. Clasp operation remains firm and secure. Dial and Hands The dial and hands are in excellent condition, with clear printing and strong legibility throughout. The luminous material across the dial and hands displays an attractive warm patina that is even and well matched, enhancing the overall cohesion of the watch. Chronometry Chronometry was carried out on the Witschi WAIO across four positions, and the calibre 1575 returned a mean daily rate of plus 6.3 seconds per day, a negligible margin on a movement now more than fifty years old. Three of the four positions clustered tightly between plus 2.3 and plus 8.2 seconds per day, with only the twelve-up position running quicker at plus 11.9, giving a positional spread of 9.6 seconds…