Rolex Explorer Gilt Dial Super Precision 5500 fn-request the Cafe au Lait strap

the Cafe au Lait strap has all the features of the Joie de Vivre Collection: an extra thin cut quality and shape

The bezel is in good overall condition

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The Monte Carlos got their name due to their dials resembling the gaming tables from the casinos of this famous gambling centre of Monaco

with a clasp stamped ‘V C’ and 580 endlinks

Rolex Explorer Gilt Dial Super Precision 5500 fn-request the Cafe au Lait strapThe Explorer that punches above its weight We are offering a very beautiful and seldom seen Explorer reference 5500, fitted with its original gilt dial. Early Rolex sports watches feature gilt dials, which have a glossy finish. The text and outer minute markers on these dials are a gold colour hence the term gilt. The colour is actually the brass dial base showing through, as the dials were printed with the text in relief. This watch is really cool