• cal. 1570 automatic nickel lever movement, 26 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to five positions and temperatures • black dial, luminescent dagger and baton indexes, luminescent hands, sweep center seconds, magnified date aperture, orange secondary hour hand • tonneau water-resistant-type case, bezel calibrated for 24 hours, screw-down crown with protective shoulders, downturned lugs, screw back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee flip-lock bracelet

The movement is running, however it may require service soon. The dial is mostly clean with a crack in the luminescent paint on the orange secondary hour hand. There is some loss to the paint in the bezel, as is visible in the catalogue photograph. The case and bracelet have scuffs throughout from wear, with some dings to the bezel and sides of the case. The bracelet is stretched from wear. The numbers between the lugs are 1655 and 631235. The watch is further accompanied by a Rolex seal tie-tag.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

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Accompanied by a Rolex numberౠed Warranty, Explorer booklet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.&nb🐬sp;

This model, Ref. 1655, was launched by Rolex in 1971. It was c👍onsidered a 'tool watch', that is, a watch that would be used by people in a particular profession for an activity relating directly to their work. In this case, the watch was intended to be used by people who work significantly in darkness and therefore don't know daytime hours from night-time hours.

In today's mar൲ket, Ref. 1655 is known to collectors as the 'Steve McQueen'. This name probably comes from the actor's status as an icon of style and hipness, rather than the fact that he necessarily wore one. In fact, in many press photos and anecdotal information, he is known to have worn a Submariner, Ref. 5512.