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Rolex Explorer II Sand Blasted Steel Black Dial 40mm Automatic Mens Watch 16550

Rolex 16550 (Pre-owned - Good) — USD 7,495 on eBay

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Brand
Rolex
Condition
Pre-owned - Good
Reference
16550
Seller
jzl.enterprises (100.0★ · 27,035 reviews)
Location
Birmingham, Michigan, US
Listed
Nov 28, 2025
Case Size
40 mm
Papers
No
Box
No
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⌚ Watch Specifications

Reference data · AI-verified specifications

Movement

Type
Automatic
Caliber
3085
Power Reserve
42 hours

Case

Material
Stainless Steel
Diameter
40mm
Water Resist.
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
Bezel
Fixed 24-hour engraved

Dial & Strap

Dial
Black, White ('Panna')
Strap
Oyster bracelet
Production
1985-1989

📖 About This Reference

The Rolex Explorer reference 16550 is a specific iteration within the Explorer line. This reference is noted for its dial variation, which in some examples, such as the one described, presents as a cream rail dial. The case and movement details for this reference are not provided in the input. This reference appeals to collectors interested in specific dial variations within the Explorer model range, particularly those seeking the cream rail dial.

Collector Discussions

2 interesting Rolex Explorer II Ref 16570.
One for its condition and patina of the indices, from 1992: The second one, Black AND Rail, which is quite unusual for this reference, less unusual for a 16650. Forget the poor condition of the dial, the interest of this watch is educational. BUT I have to say that I very rarely saw a Black Rail 165
forum · amanico · 7348 views · 3Y
Evolving taste
For the fans of this model, here’s a pic of my 16570. I post this for two reasons. 1. It’s what I’m wearing today 2. Over time I’ve grown to really love the thinness of this watch. For years I never minded height on a watch. (Offshore, big pilot , crosswind, sea dwellers, etc. But during the last ye
forum · Kniazukay · 4054 views · 5Y
Rolex Explorer II 16570: Two special ones, featuring the same interesting detail.
Indeed, both are rail dial, the cream and the black. While both dials should go in a 16550. But for a short, very short time, and at the beginning of the 16570 life, those dials can be found. Here they are: Cream ( credit Tempus Orologi ) Black ( credit Lunar Oyster ) Very interesting! Best, Nicolas
forum · amanico · 5675 views · 5Y
A curiosity: Rolex Explorer II 16550 Prototype.
Here are the pictures, to be credited to Antiquorum. I am not very comfortable with such offers. I always find weird that a Rolex Proto can be found on the market, and this dial does nothing to me... I much prefer a good old rail dial for that reference... What about you? Best, Nicolas
forum · amanico · 6002 views · 5Y
Rolex 16550 with black lumedot surroundings
As I've been offered this watch recently I've wondered if Rolex ever delivered the 16550 with black lumedot surroundings and black hands. The watch is from 1987 - so it was produced two years before the 16570 was released. My conclusion is that it has to be a service dial and the strong patina has t
forum · Christian Permann · 3766 views · 7Y
Rolex Explorer II 1655: A shot of the day.
I am in my Explorer mood, lately, taking oictures of the Cream Rail 16550 and, now, today, this 1655. Let's keep in mind that the 1655 is not a GMT, at the contrary of the 16550. Its big orange hand gives the time on 24 hours, for those who spend several days in dwells, and who loose the notion of d
forum · amanico · 2107 views · 7Y

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