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Lot Essay
The present Explorer II is preserved in close to new condition and furthermore sold with the full set of accessories.
The Explorer II ref. 216570 was introduced at the 2011 Baselworld and differed from its predecessor by the larger 42 mm. case. It is fitted with the new caliber 3187 movement and a large orange 24 hour hand in homage to the reference 1655 “Freccione” Explorer II of the 1970s.
The Explorer II was launched in 1971 with reference 1655 as the natural heir to the original Explorer. Marketed toward professionals, the 24 hour hand was originally not meant to indicate a second time zone but rather truly the nocturnal/diurnal cycle - a function useful for professionals such as speleologists who would spend days underground, oblivious to the sun presence in the sky. In 1985 reference 16550 was introduced, with completely updated looks and movement, now allowing for independent regulation of the hour hand, thus permitting it to be used as a dual time wristwatch, and in 1988 reference 16570.
The Explorer II ref. 216570 was introduced at the 2011 Baselworld and differed from its predecessor by the larger 42 mm. case. It is fitted with the new caliber 3187 movement and a large orange 24 hour hand in homage to the reference 1655 “Freccione” Explorer II of the 1970s.
The Explorer II was launched in 1971 with reference 1655 as the natural heir to the original Explorer. Marketed toward professionals, the 24 hour hand was originally not meant to indicate a second time zone but rather truly the nocturnal/diurnal cycle - a function useful for professionals such as speleologists who would spend days underground, oblivious to the sun presence in the sky. In 1985 reference 16550 was introduced, with completely updated looks and movement, now allowing for independent regulation of the hour hand, thus permitting it to be used as a dual time wristwatch, and in 1988 reference 16570.