1986 Rolex Black Spider 16550 Explorer II

Description: This 16550 is the first explorer 2 to be housed with a sapphire crystal. It also houses the 3175 movement, shared with the 16760 fat lady GMT. What makes the 16550 so interesting is that the number markers on the bezel are much more bold and pronounced than its later 16570 counterpart. Are we splitting hairs here? Likely but that is the exact reason why we collect these vintage watches. The dial shows some spidering around the 12 o’clock area, which is common for these references. The case has been recently polished in the past but it shows thick and even sharp beveling.

Dial: Tritium Black Dial

Insert: 16550 Bold Fat font steel bezel

Case: Excellent condition case

Bracelet: 78360 rolex oyster