16550
- Production
- 1985–1988
- Model
- Explorer II
- Case material
- Oystersteel
- Case size
- 40mm
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Cal. 3085
- Dial colours
- Silver / White, Black
- Market value band
- $9k – $18k
16550 is a Rolex Explorer II reference, produced from 1985 to 1988.
The case is 40mm oystersteel.
It runs the Cal. 3085, an automatic movement.
Catalogued dial colours: silver / white, black.
It is the 2nd of 5 Explorer II references in the catalogue by production start.
White and black dial variants; very short production. Case grew to 40mm from the 1655's 39mm, and this is the reference that introduced the white 'Polar' dial.
Before you ask.
When was the Rolex 16550 produced?
The 16550 was produced from 1985 to 1988.
What movement does the Rolex 16550 use?
The Rolex 16550 runs the Cal. 3085, an automatic movement.
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