Rolex Explorer 40mm Black Dial 16550 Luxury Clone

This is a Luxury Clone watch inspired by the Rolex Explorer. It is not an original Rolex product. The specifications below are seller-stated and have not been independently verified; details may vary by production batch.

• Model: Rolex Explorer II Ref. 16550
• Collection: Explorer II (Professional series)
• Era/Production: ~1985 – 1989 (short production run, collectible)
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Case Diameter: 40 mm
• Case Thickness: ~12.5 mm (varies by source)
• Bezel: Fixed stainless steel with 24-hour scale
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Water Resistance: ~100 m (10 ATM)
• Movement Type: Automatic mechanical
• Calibre: Rolex Calibre 3085
• Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT/24-hour hand (dual time-zone); quickset date and independent 24-hour hand
• Dial Color: Black (also available in white on other examples)
• Hour Markers/Hands: With luminous tritium (vintage)
• GMT Hand: Red 24-hour hand for second time zone
• Bracelet: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet (vintage hollow links)
• Clasp: Folding Oyster clasp
• Date Window: With Cyclops magnifier at 3 o’clock
• Lume Material: Original tritium (older examples; aged patina common)
• Collectibility: Short production, transitional model (between ref. 1655 and ref. 16570), often sought by collectors — especially unique dial variants like “rail” or “spider” dials on black versions.
• Quality: Luxury Clone