Rolex Explorer 5504 Gilt Chapter-Ring Tropical Underline Dial 1969 Only the first executions of

Only the first executions of the 1603 have these bezels – Cool as it is rare

The watch retains a thick case and stands out with a beautifully faded grey bezel insert fitted with a luminova pearl

The bezel insert has aged to an anthracite colour

the reference 96 that revived the brand and led it being what it is today

Rolex Explorer 5504 Gilt Chapter-Ring Tropical Underline Dial 1969 Only the first executions ofThis reference 5504 was introduced in 1958, bridging the gap between a dress watch and a sports watch. It served as a more budget friendly alternative to the pricier Explorer 6610, as the 6610 was chronometer certified, whereas the 5504 used the new calibre 1530 movementmore compact yet still highly accurate. Because the movement was not chronometer certified, the dial is marked Super Precision instead of Chronometer. The 5504 shared its 36 mm case