| Reference | 1655 |
|---|---|
| Case | 39mm × 13mm, stainless steel |
| Dial | Antique matte black with orange Freccione hand |
The Rolex Explorer II 1655 is the first-generation Explorer II, paired here with an antique matte black dial and the orange Freccione 24-hour hand. This super clone follows the 1655 reference with a fixed engraved 24-hour steel bezel, a 39mm steel case, and the Oyster bracelet for $1,299. Every proportion, hand profile, and bracelet link follows the genuine vintage reference within tight production tolerance
The Rolex Explorer II 1655 super clone carries a 39mm steel Oyster case measuring about 13mm thick, built on a 904L stainless steel core for accurate weight and corrosion resistance. The case uses an all-brushed satin finish across the lugs and flanks, matching the tool-watch character of the genuine first-generation Explorer II. The screw-down Twinlock crown sits at 3 o'clock and seals the case for water resistance.
The fixed 24-hour bezel rings the dial with engraved numerals filled with black lacquer for clear day-and-night reference. The bezel on the reference 1655 does not rotate, which separates it from the later 16550 and 16570 Explorer II references that gained a turning bezel. This super clone follows the original fixed steel bezel, so the orange Freccione hand reads against a stationary 24-hour scale exactly as the 1971 watch intended.
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with a lightly domed vintage profile covers the antique black dial and keeps the display clear in direct light. The domed shape echoes the acrylic crystal of the original 1655 while adding modern scratch resistance. The solid screw-down caseback seals the Caliber 1575 clone movement and supports water resistance to 100 meters, backed by the Twinlock crown system.
The antique matte black dial of this Explorer II 1655 super clone carries a warm, lightly aged matte surface that frames the orange straight 24-hour hand collectors call the Freccione. Freccione is the Italian word for big arrow, and the hand is the single most recognized feature of the reference 1655. The dial holds applied hour markers and printed minute graduations for the clean tool-watch legibility the model is known for.
The orange Freccione hand is a straight arrow-tipped 24-hour hand that points to the fixed bezel scale on the 1655 super clone. The 24-hour hand on this reference is fixed and does not adjust independently of the main hands, which is correct for the first-generation Explorer II. The later 16550, 16570, and 216570 references introduced an independently adjustable 24-hour hand, so the fixed hand marks this watch as a faithful 1655.
The hour markers and the Mercedes-style hour hand carry an aged-tone luminous coating that matches the warm character of the antique dial. The applied Rolex coronet sits at 12 o'clock, with "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" and the Explorer II model line printed in crisp text. The matte black dial and the orange Freccione hand give the 1655 the high-contrast, purpose-built look that defines the reference.
The Rolex Explorer II 1655 super clone runs on a Swiss-grade automatic movement engineered to reproduce the genuine Rolex Caliber 1575 in feel, frequency, and autonomy. The Caliber 1575 is the automatic movement Rolex used in the original 1655 and added a fixed 24-hour function for day-and-night reading. The movement operates at 19,800 vibrations per hour, winds bidirectionally through a free-rotating rotor, and holds a 42-hour power reserve.
Accuracy and Running Performance
Daily deviation holds within -5 to +8 seconds per day after factory regulation, close to the chronometer standard of the genuine Caliber 1575. The 19,800-vph frequency gives the period-correct sweep of the first-generation Explorer II rather than the faster beat of modern calibers. The smooth seconds hand and the quiet rotor confirm the Swiss-grade build of the 1655 super clone.
Spec grid:
The Explorer II 1655 super clone carries the Oyster bracelet, the flat three-piece-link design Rolex pairs with its professional sport models. The Explorer II line uses the Oyster bracelet across every reference and never the President bracelet, so this build follows the correct period-correct pairing. The bracelet uses a brushed steel finish and tapers smoothly from the lugs toward the wrist.
The watch weighs approximately 130 grams on the full bracelet, giving the solid wrist presence buyers expect from a steel tool watch of this era. The folding clasp closes flush against the wrist and holds the bracelet secure through daily wear. The 39mm case and tapered Oyster bracelet sit comfortably on wrists from 6.25 to 7.75 inches.
The Rolex Explorer II 1655 super clone carries a 39mm steel Oyster case measuring about 13mm thick, built on a 904L stainless steel core for accurate weight and corrosion resistance. The case uses an all-brushed satin finish across the lugs and flanks, matching the tool-watch character of the genuine first-generation Explorer II. The screw-down Twinlock crown sits at 3 o'clock and seals the case for water resistance.
The fixed 24-hour bezel rings the dial with engraved numerals filled with black lacquer for clear day-and-night reference. The bezel on the reference 1655 does not rotate, which separates it from the later 16550 and 16570 Explorer II references that gained a turning bezel. This super clone follows the original fixed steel bezel, so the orange Freccione hand reads against a stationary 24-hour scale exactly as the 1971 watch intended.
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with a lightly domed vintage profile covers the antique black dial and keeps the display clear in direct light. The domed shape echoes the acrylic crystal of the original 1655 while adding modern scratch resistance. The solid screw-down caseback seals the Caliber 1575 clone movement and supports water resistance to 100 meters, backed by the Twinlock crown system.
The antique matte black dial of this Explorer II 1655 super clone carries a warm, lightly aged matte surface that frames the orange straight 24-hour hand collectors call the Freccione. Freccione is the Italian word for big arrow, and the hand is the single most recognized feature of the reference 1655. The dial holds applied hour markers and printed minute graduations for the clean tool-watch legibility the model is known for.
The orange Freccione hand is a straight arrow-tipped 24-hour hand that points to the fixed bezel scale on the 1655 super clone. The 24-hour hand on this reference is fixed and does not adjust independently of the main hands, which is correct for the first-generation Explorer II. The later 16550, 16570, and 216570 references introduced an independently adjustable 24-hour hand, so the fixed hand marks this watch as a faithful 1655.
The hour markers and the Mercedes-style hour hand carry an aged-tone luminous coating that matches the warm character of the antique dial. The applied Rolex coronet sits at 12 o'clock, with "Rolex Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified" and the Explorer II model line printed in crisp text. The matte black dial and the orange Freccione hand give the 1655 the high-contrast, purpose-built look that defines the reference.
The Rolex Explorer II 1655 super clone runs on a Swiss-grade automatic movement engineered to reproduce the genuine Rolex Caliber 1575 in feel, frequency, and autonomy. The Caliber 1575 is the automatic movement Rolex used in the original 1655 and added a fixed 24-hour function for day-and-night reading. The movement operates at 19,800 vibrations per hour, winds bidirectionally through a free-rotating rotor, and holds a 42-hour power reserve.
Accuracy and Running Performance
Daily deviation holds within -5 to +8 seconds per day after factory regulation, close to the chronometer standard of the genuine Caliber 1575. The 19,800-vph frequency gives the period-correct sweep of the first-generation Explorer II rather than the faster beat of modern calibers. The smooth seconds hand and the quiet rotor confirm the Swiss-grade build of the 1655 super clone.
Spec grid:
The Explorer II 1655 super clone carries the Oyster bracelet, the flat three-piece-link design Rolex pairs with its professional sport models. The Explorer II line uses the Oyster bracelet across every reference and never the President bracelet, so this build follows the correct period-correct pairing. The bracelet uses a brushed steel finish and tapers smoothly from the lugs toward the wrist.
The watch weighs approximately 130 grams on the full bracelet, giving the solid wrist presence buyers expect from a steel tool watch of this era. The folding clasp closes flush against the wrist and holds the bracelet secure through daily wear. The 39mm case and tapered Oyster bracelet sit comfortably on wrists from 6.25 to 7.75 inches.
The Explorer family offers the first-generation 1655, the modern Explorer II 16570, and the time-only Explorer 1016, and the 1655 holds the original Freccione layout. The comparison of the three references is listed below.
| Variant | 24-Hour Hand | Bezel | Super Clone Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer II 1655 (this reference) | Fixed orange Freccione | Fixed engraved steel | $1,299 |
| Explorer II 16570 | Independently adjustable | Fixed engraved steel | $1,349 |
| Explorer 1016 | None | No bezel, smooth | $1,199 |
Buyers select the Explorer II 1655 for the vintage Freccione character and the fixed 24-hour layout of the 1971 original. The 16570 buyer wants the modern Explorer II with an independently adjustable 24-hour hand for true second-time-zone use. The Explorer 1016 buyer prefers the time-only Explorer with no 24-hour complication. The 1655 Super Clone gives the most distinctive vintage tool-watch look of the three.
The Rolex Explorer II launched in 1971 as the larger, more technical sibling of the Explorer, built for explorers who needed to tell day from night. Rolex designed the reference 1655 with a fixed 24-hour bezel and a fixed orange 24-hour hand so cavers and polar researchers working without daylight could read the hour of day. The model ran from 1971 to about 1985 and used the automatic Caliber 1575. Collectors gave the orange 24-hour hand the nickname Freccione, the Italian word for big arrow, and the reference is sometimes loosely linked to the actor Steve McQueen, though McQueen actually wore a different Rolex. The 1655 Super Clone carries that first-generation Explorer II heritage and the period-correct Freccione hand onto the wrist.
Every Rolex Explorer II 1655 super clone passes a four-stage quality control sequence before shipping. The QC steps are listed below.
The 1655 Super Clone ships in secure, discreet packaging to protect your privacy. The full package contents are listed below.
The Rolex Explorer II 1655 super clone ships within 24 hours of order confirmation via DHL Express or FedEx Priority with full insurance and discreet packaging. Worldwide delivery lands in 5 to 10 business days across the USA, UK, UAE, India, and Europe. Every watch carries a 1-year limited warranty covering movement defects, with replacement-parts support and servicing guidance provided after purchase. The support channels for the 1655 Super Clone are listed below.
Real owners share the verdict.
"I wanted the vintage Explorer II with the orange arrow hand, and the Freccione on this one is the correct straight shape and a true orange tone. The matte black dial has the warm aged look I was after. The fixed bezel engraving is crisp. At $1,299 it wears like a real vintage piece."
"Shipped DHL and arrived in Dubai in 6 days. The packaging was discreet exactly as described. The seconds hand has the slower vintage beat instead of the fast modern sweep, which is what I expected from the 1575 caliber. The case finishing is all brushed and feels like a proper tool watch."
"I was nervous spending this much on my first clone. WhatsApp support explained that the 24-hour hand is fixed on the 1655 before I ordered, which matched what I read. The watch arrived in a full box set with papers. The domed crystal and the antique dial closed the deal for me."
Yes, the Rolex Explorer II 1655 sold on Super Clone Watches is a 1:1 super clone that follows the genuine first-generation reference at 98% visual and dimensional accuracy. The build matches the 39mm steel case, the antique matte black dial, the fixed 24-hour steel bezel, and the orange Freccione hand within tight tolerance. The price of $1,299 compares to a genuine vintage 1655 that trades near $35,000 on the collector market.
The Freccione hand is the straight orange 24-hour hand on the Explorer II 1655, and Freccione is the Italian word for big arrow. The hand points to the fixed 24-hour bezel and lets the wearer tell day from night. This super clone follows the correct straight arrow-tipped shape and the true orange tone that make the Freccione the signature feature of the reference 1655.
The 24-hour hand is fixed on this 1655 super clone and does not adjust independently of the main hands. The first-generation Explorer II reference 1655 used a fixed 24-hour hand for day-and-night reading rather than second-time-zone tracking. The later 16550, 16570, and 216570 Explorer II references introduced an independently adjustable 24-hour hand, so the fixed hand confirms this build as a faithful 1655.
A Swiss-grade automatic clone of Rolex Caliber 1575 powers this Explorer II 1655 super clone. The movement runs at 19,800 vibrations per hour, holds a 42-hour power reserve, and drives the fixed 24-hour function alongside the hours, minutes, and seconds. The 19,800-vph frequency gives the period-correct slower sweep of the genuine first-generation caliber.
The dial is described as antique because it carries a warm, lightly aged matte black finish that reflects the vintage styling of the reference 1655. The aged tone extends to the luminous markers and the Mercedes hour hand for a consistent period look. The antique description refers to the vintage aesthetic of this super clone and not to an original watch from the 1971 to 1985 production run.
The Explorer II 1655 uses an Oyster bracelet and never a President bracelet. The Explorer II line pairs the flat three-piece-link Oyster bracelet across every reference, which is the correct period match for the 1655. This super clone follows that pairing with a brushed steel Oyster bracelet and a folding clasp.
A genuine vintage Rolex Explorer II 1655 trades near $35,000 on the collector market, with rare dial variants reaching higher figures. This super clone sells for $1,299, which delivers 98% visual and functional parity at a small fraction of the vintage collector cost. Buyers receive the full first-generation Explorer II wrist presence without the rarity premium or condition risk of a 40-year-old watch.
A 1-year limited warranty covers movement defects and manufacturing faults on this Explorer II 1655 super clone. Replacement parts sourcing runs through the originating factory via Super Clone Watches support. Movement servicing guidance is provided through WhatsApp and email for the lifetime of the watch.
