{"product_id":"1955-rolex-explorer-5500-all-original-with-3-6-9-dial-for-canadian-market","title":"1955 Rolex Explorer 5500 - All Original with 3\/6\/9 Dial for Canadian Market","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis exceptional 1955 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, reference 5500, is a rare and highly collectible example of early Rolex craftsmanship, featuring a classic stainless steel case and a stunning original white dial. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eWhat truly sets this watch apart is its unusual 3\/6\/9 dial configuration, beautifully complemented by distinctive chevron-shaped hour markers that give the watch an unmistakable vintage character. The combination of the white dial, applied Arabic numerals and striking chevron markers is particularly sought after by collectors, especially in such remarkable all-original condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis scarce configuration is associated with the Canadian market, making it a fascinating and seldom-seen variation of the iconic Explorer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003ePaired with a handsome blue leather strap, this is a wonderful opportunity to own an exceptionally distinctive vintage Rolex that combines rarity, originality and timeless elegance in a configuration rarely encountered today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe serial begins with 106xxx dating the watch to 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e34mm Stainless Steel case showing honest signs of wear, overall very attractive given it is a 70+ year old watch. It appears to have never been polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial\/Hands: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal dial in stunning condition given its age, Both dial and hands are completely original and have never been refinished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel back in attractive condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic winding calibre 1530 movement which has been serviced by our watchmaker and is currently running +\/- 0 per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBracelet\/Strap:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bespoke l\u003c\/span\u003eeather band with quick release pins of easy removal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original acrylic in \u003cwbr\u003eattractive condition.\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This watch comes watch only, it does not come with box or papers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"adL\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CoinWatchCo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68597930983705,"sku":null,"price":9882.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/5906\/2041\/files\/1955-Rolex-Explorer-5500-All-Original-with-3-6-9Dial-for-Canadian-Market-50.webp?v=1794255682","url":"https:\/\/coinwatchco.com\/products\/1955-rolex-explorer-5500-all-original-with-3-6-9-dial-for-canadian-market","provider":"CoinWatchCo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}