{"product_id":"vintage-rolex-explorer-ii-gmt-spider-dial-16550","title":"Vintage Rolex Explorer II GMT Spider Dial 16550","description":"\u003c!-- VERSION 2: --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.product-details { font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, \"Helvetica Neue\", Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; }\n.product-description { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; margin-bottom: 2rem; padding: 1rem; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 3px solid #333; }\n.product-details h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }\n.product-details h2:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }\n.spec-table { width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }\n.spec-row { display: flex; padding: 0.75rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }\n.spec-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n.spec-label { flex: 0 0 180px; font-weight: 500; color: #666; }\n.spec-value { flex: 1; color: #333; }\n.condition-text { margin: 0.5rem 0; line-height: 1.8; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- DESCRIPTION PARAGRAPH --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" data-field=\"additionallast\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Explorer II ref. 16550 is one of the most sought-after vintage Explorer II models among collectors, prized in particular for its rare \"Spider Dial\" — a glossy black dial whose tritium lume plots have developed a distinctive cracked, web-like patina over time. This aging effect, caused by the natural degradation of the tritium compound beneath the surface, gives each Spider Dial a unique appearance, making no two examples exactly alike. Introduced in the mid-1980s, the 16550 was the second generation of the Explorer II line, updating the original 1655 \"Steve McQueen\" model with a sapphire crystal, a more refined case, and (in this era) the caliber 3085 automatic movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS SECTION --\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"sku\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e09092026120830\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eItem\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eWristwatch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"brand\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eRolex\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"model\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eExplorer II GMT Spider Dial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"reference\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eReference\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e16550\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"productionyear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eYear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e1986\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"dialcolor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eDial Color\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"casematerial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCase Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"movement\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"caliber\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCaliber\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e3085\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"country\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eSwiss\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"gender\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eGender\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMen's\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"jewels\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eJewels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e27\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"bandmaterial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eBand Material\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"department\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eDepartment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- CONDITION SECTION --\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"conditionoverall\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eFair, overall condition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"casecondition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCase\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eShows light scratches. Has dents\/dings.\n\nEngraving on case back.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"bezelcondition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eBezel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eIt is discolored.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"crown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eCrown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eShows desk marks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"bandcondition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eBand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eShows scratches. The bracelet has some stretch between the links.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"function\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eRunning and keeping time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"timing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eTiming Data\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e-10 S\/D, 271 AMP, 0.3 BE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"complications\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eComplications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e Date and GMT.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- MEASUREMENTS SECTION --\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"diameter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e39\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"thickness\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e13\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"lugwidth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eLug Width\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e20\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"lugtolug\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e47.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\" data-field=\"braceletsize\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eBracelet Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- ABOUT THE BRAND SECTION --\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eAbout the Brand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" data-field=\"aboutthebrand\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eRolex: Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, few brands command the luxury watch space like Rolex. The five-pointed crown has become almost synonymous with success and prestige, and the desirability of the brand’s watches reflects that reputation. Renowned for accuracy, durability, and functional design, Rolex has produced some of the most iconic and recognizable wristwatches ever made, earning a lasting place at the top of the horological world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){document.querySelectorAll('.product-details h2').forEach(function(h){var n=h.nextElementSibling;if(n\u0026\u0026n.classList.contains('spec-table')\u0026\u0026n.querySelectorAll('.spec-row').length===0){h.style.display='none';n.style.display='none';}});});\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55017101001070,"sku":"09092026120830","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/3128\/9454\/files\/1788974714444_c103208f47b586509555589b_WW_792_-_9_of_22.jpg?v=1789424652","url":"https:\/\/wichitawatchworks.com\/products\/vintage-rolex-explorer-ii-gmt-spider-dial-16550","provider":"Watch Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}