Rolex 16550

The Rolex 16550, launched in the mid-1980s, seriously changed the game for the Explorer II line, introducing a new movement and that now-iconic creamy dial aging we all chase today, wow. Honestly, few watches tell a story like the 16550 does, from manufacturing quirks to evolving collector love. At Tropical Watch, we totally get why collectors hunt for these vintage gems—each one’s got a character and vibe that’s just impossible to fake.