Description: The 16550 Explorer II Cream Dial is an abnormal watch to say the least. First off is the very early reference of the 16550. This is not to be confused with the later 16570 reference which had a thinner bezel font and slight changes overall. This light creme dial started life off as a white dial and slowly aged and patina’d over the years to a creamy glossy French vanilla color. This tropicalization effect is known to happen in some of these early model 16550’s. The case appears lightly polished but with sharp bevels throughout.

Dial: Off-white cream tropical dial

Insert: Metal thick font bezel insert

Case: Excellent case

Bracelet: 78360 Oyster