Rolex Gilt Explorer Dial Ref. 5500 "American Airlines" Provenance 1994 - Reference 1601- 36mm steel

- Reference 1601- 36mm steel case- Serial 385xxxx dating to 1974- Ghost dial- Oyster bracelet ref 78360 with 558 endlinks- Fully checked by our watchmaker- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping

- Black ceramic 60’ countdown bezel

as does the bezel

The outer track is a 1000-base tachymeter scale and there is also an additional red print inner telemeter scale too

Rolex Gilt Explorer Dial Ref. 5500 "American Airlines" Provenance 1994 - Reference 1601- 36mm steelWe are offering a rare and stunning Explorer, reference 5500, fitted with its original gilt dial. Early Rolex sports watches feature these gilt dials, known for their glossy finish. The text and outer minute markers appear in a gold color, which is why they are referred to as "gilt." This gold color actually comes from the brass dial base showing through, as the dials were printed with the text in relief. Despite its 34mm case size, this watch is