Explorer 1655

The Rolex Explorer II 1655, nicknamed the Steve McQueen though he never wore one (wild, right?), debuted in 1971 as a rugged tool watch crafted for cave explorers who relied on its bold 24-hour hand to tell day from night underground. It's honestly one of the coolest vintage pieces around, and at Tropical Watch, we love helping collectors find beautifully aged examples with all the right charm, patina, and story baked right in.