Rolex Explorer II 1655
Range published · moderate confidence
Worth about $20,900 pre-owned, with box and papers
- With box and papers
- $13,600–$28,300
- Watch only (about)
- $12,000–$24,900
Private-sale level for a pre-owned watch with box and papers, from recent eBay and auction results, weighted toward the newest; newest sale September 24, 2026.
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Moderate confidence: 60 sold results in the last 24 months (39 on eBay and 21 at auction), 3 in the last 90 days, weighted toward recent sales (half-life 180 days). Range at least ±35% around the market price. In our walk-forward backtest over the past year, 83% of 8673 later sales fell inside moderate-confidence ranges like this one.
Prices last updated October 26, 2026.
Recent sales
95 sold results since Oct 31, 2023, newest first
- eBay sold
- $19,400 median20 sales, last 12 months
- Auction sold
- $27,200 median8 sales, last 12 months
Individual sale results behind our data, from eBay and auction houses. Each watch differs in condition and set.
- Sep 24, 2026≈ approximately $27,529USD, converted from HKD 215,900 at the ECB rate of Sep 24, 2026
- Sep 12, 2026$18,999
- Aug 27, 2026$17,008
- Aug 12, 2026$25,649
- Jul 22, 2026$21,650
- Jun 25, 2026$20,000
- Jun 17, 2026$17,920
- Jun 17, 2026$20,480
- Jun 15, 2026$28,200
- Jun 11, 2026$25,000
- May 21, 2026$11,043
- May 7, 2026$15,800
- Apr 21, 2026≈ approximately $31,471USD, converted from SEK 287,500 at the ECB rate of Apr 21, 2026
- Apr 21, 2026$16,600
- Apr 17, 2026$26,785
- Apr 8, 2026$20,929
- Apr 6, 2026$28,000
- Apr 1, 2026$14,550
- Mar 29, 2026$18,779
- Mar 27, 2026$18,395
- Mar 26, 2026$25,849
- Mar 1, 2026$21,057
- Feb 5, 2026$13,696
- Feb 3, 2026$15,579
- Jan 27, 2026$17,000
- Jan 21, 2026$19,990
- Jan 19, 2026$27,533
- Jan 14, 2026$23,600
- Dec 21, 2025$20,174
- Dec 12, 2025≈ approximately $30,782USD, converted from EUR 26,240 at the ECB rate of Dec 12, 2025
- Nov 23, 2025≈ approximately $42,417USD, converted from HKD 330,200 at the ECB rate of Nov 21, 2025
- Oct 1, 2025≈ approximately $22,334USD, converted from EUR 19,050 at the ECB rate of Oct 1, 2025
- Sep 23, 2025$20,850
- Sep 5, 2025$18,100
- Aug 1, 2025$20,625
- Jul 15, 2025$24,999
- Jul 14, 2025$24,950
- Jul 7, 2025≈ approximately $18,465USD, converted from EUR 15,744 at the ECB rate of Jul 7, 2025
- Jul 7, 2025$21,250
- Jul 5, 2025$21,848
- Jun 30, 2025$22,600
- Jun 25, 2025$14,000
- Jun 5, 2025≈ approximately $43,454USD, converted from CHF 35,625 at the ECB rate of Jun 5, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025$20,309
- May 31, 2025≈ approximately $20,720USD, converted from HKD 162,500 at the ECB rate of May 30, 2025
- May 31, 2025$18,500
- May 26, 2025$19,000
- May 20, 2025≈ approximately $16,035USD, converted from GBP 12,008 at the ECB rate of May 20, 2025
- May 10, 2025≈ approximately $21,805USD, converted from CHF 18,125 at the ECB rate of May 9, 2025
- May 10, 2025≈ approximately $16,878USD, converted from EUR 15,000 at the ECB rate of May 9, 2025
- Apr 28, 2025$33,300
- Apr 26, 2025≈ approximately $24,134USD, converted from EUR 21,250 at the ECB rate of Apr 25, 2025
- Apr 17, 2025≈ approximately $15,745USD, converted from EUR 13,860 at the ECB rate of Apr 17, 2025
- Apr 8, 2025$17,780
- Mar 19, 2025≈ approximately $14,710USD, converted from HKD 114,300 at the ECB rate of Mar 19, 2025
- Mar 18, 2025$24,900
- Jan 18, 2025$16,247
- Jan 7, 2025$19,032
- Jan 7, 2025$16,500
- Jan 3, 2025$18,195
- Dec 27, 2024$16,408
- Dec 21, 2024$15,901
- Dec 17, 2024$20,000
- Dec 15, 2024$11,000
- Dec 12, 2024$18,500
- Dec 6, 2024$15,668
- Nov 22, 2024≈ approximately $40,786USD, converted from HKD 317,500 at the ECB rate of Nov 22, 2024
- Oct 23, 2024$25,099
- Oct 22, 2024≈ approximately $20,170USD, converted from SEK 212,500 at the ECB rate of Oct 22, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024≈ approximately $20,068USD, converted from HKD 156,000 at the ECB rate of Oct 9, 2024
- Oct 4, 2024$21,000
- Sep 9, 2024$20,250
- Aug 28, 2024$19,907
- Aug 28, 2024$19,250
- Aug 20, 2024$18,500
- Aug 15, 2024$17,727
- Jul 6, 2024$24,999
- Jun 29, 2024$16,500
- Jun 20, 2024$18,250
- Jun 3, 2024$15,000
- Jun 1, 2024≈ approximately $22,385USD, converted from HKD 175,000 at the ECB rate of May 31, 2024
- May 29, 2024≈ approximately $19,895USD, converted from GBP 15,600 at the ECB rate of May 29, 2024
- Apr 20, 2024≈ approximately $38,617USD, converted from EUR 36,250 at the ECB rate of Apr 19, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024≈ approximately $22,699USD, converted from HKD 177,800 at the ECB rate of Apr 19, 2024
- Mar 22, 2024$17,367
- Mar 22, 2024$17,000
- Dec 25, 2023$18,721
- Dec 13, 2023$16,000
- Dec 11, 2023$28,000
- Dec 10, 2023$22,860
- Nov 27, 2023$17,100
- Nov 25, 2023≈ approximately $21,181USD, converted from HKD 165,100 at the ECB rate of Nov 24, 2023
- Nov 4, 2023≈ approximately $33,357USD, converted from CHF 30,000 at the ECB rate of Nov 3, 2023
- Nov 4, 2023≈ approximately $39,539USD, converted from CHF 35,560 at the ECB rate of Nov 3, 2023
- Oct 31, 2023$10,211
Forum rows are posts on Reddit r/Watchexchange, RolexForums and WatchUSeek that the seller marked sold. The amount is the listed price when marked sold, not a confirmed sale price, and forum rows do not feed our price.
Price by condition
| Condition | Box and papers | Range | Typical | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | Any | $18,500–$26,300 | $21,800 | 7 |
Price history
Show price history as a table
| Month | Median | Observations |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $16,200 | 6 |
| Jan 2025 | $18,200 | 3 |
| Apr 2025 | $21,000 | 4 |
| May 2025 | $18,800 | 6 |
| Jun 2025 | $21,500 | 4 |
| Jul 2025 | $21,300 | 3 |
| Sep 2025 | $19,500 | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | $25,500 | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | $20,000 | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | $14,600 | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | $19,900 | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | $23,900 | 6 |
| May 2026 | $13,400 | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | $20,500 | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | $21,300 | 2 |
Explorer II 1655 price history over the years
Our price records for the Explorer II 1655 go back to 1999. In 2001, auction results had a median of $5,750 (3 sales). In the 12 months to October 26, 2026, the same median was $27,200 (8 sales), up 373% on 2001. The highest quarterly median was $30,800 in Q4 2025 (3 sales), and the lowest was $14,200 in Q4 2014 (3 sales).
- Auction sold, quarterly, 141 sales
- Forum (listed price when marked sold), quarterly, 56 posts
- eBay sold (from 2023), quarterly, 53 sales
Show long-range history as a table
| Quarter | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2014 | $14,200 | 3 |
| Q2 2016 | $15,600 | 4 |
| Q4 2016 | $23,600 | 4 |
| Q2 2017 | $23,800 | 3 |
| Q4 2017 | $21,400 | 3 |
| Q2 2018 | $19,100 | 5 |
| Q4 2018 | $27,100 | 3 |
| Q2 2019 | $28,700 | 3 |
| Q2 2020 | $28,000 | 4 |
| Q2 2021 | $22,500 | 5 |
| Q1 2022 | $27,300 | 4 |
| Q2 2022 | $30,200 | 5 |
| Q4 2022 | $26,700 | 4 |
| Q1 2023 | $24,600 | 3 |
| Q2 2023 | $20,600 | 4 |
| Q4 2023 | $28,100 | 4 |
| Q2 2024 | $22,500 | 4 |
| Q4 2024 | $20,200 | 3 |
| Q2 2025 | $19,300 | 8 |
| Q4 2025 | $30,800 | 3 |
| Q2 2026 | $23,600 | 4 |
| Quarter | Median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2017 | $19,000 | 3 |
| Q3 2017 | $19,500 | 3 |
| Q3 2018 | $17,000 | 3 |
| Q4 2018 | $18,800 | 3 |
| Q1 2019 | $20,500 | 3 |
| Quarter | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2023 | $17,100 | 5 |
| Q2 2024 | $16,500 | 3 |
| Q3 2024 | $19,900 | 3 |
| Q4 2024 | $16,400 | 7 |
| Q1 2025 | $18,200 | 3 |
| Q2 2025 | $19,700 | 6 |
| Q3 2025 | $21,100 | 4 |
| Q1 2026 | $18,600 | 8 |
| Q2 2026 | $20,000 | 9 |
The Explorer II 1655 at a glance
The 1655 is the discontinued Explorer II that our catalog records as made from 1971 to 1984. It has a stainless steel case, a fixed 24-hour bezel and a matte black dial, and inside is the calibre 1575. Several dial versions exist, including service dials.
Collectors call it the Freccione, after its large orange 24-hour hand, and it is also known as the Steve McQueen.
Where the 1655 price stands right now:
- Fair value now: $13,600–$28,300.
- Midpoint of recent market prices: $20,900.
- Newest observation: September 24, 2026.
- Observations behind the estimate: 60.
What affects the price
Dial and hands. Several dial versions exist, and original dials and hands sell for more than service replacements. A listing should state which dial it has.
Originality. Original bezel, hands and bracelet all matter for a watch of this age.
Condition. Ranges by condition (a condition shows a range only once it has enough results of its own):
- Unworn: not enough market data yet.
- Excellent: $18,500–$26,300.
- Good: not enough market data yet.
- Fair: not enough market data yet.
Retail reference. We don't show a list price for this reference, because we only publish one we can confirm from a source we can cite.
Recent movement. Change over the past year: +8.4% over 12 months.
Tips for buyers
- Confirm the reference 1655 between the lugs and the calibre 1575 inside.
- Have a specialist confirm the dial and hands are original before you pay.
- Ask which parts have been replaced at a service.
- Compare the asking price with our fair-value range, and with the range for its condition where one is shown.
Tips for sellers
- State the dial and which parts are original, and include any papers and service records.
- Don't polish the case.
- Photograph the dial, hands, bezel and caseback in daylight.
- Use the published price data on this page as a starting point, and get more than one offer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rolex 1655?
The 1655 is the discontinued Explorer II made from 1971 to 1984. It has a stainless steel case, a fixed 24-hour bezel, a matte black dial and the calibre 1575.
What is the Rolex 1655 worth?
Our current fair-value estimate for the 1655 is $13,600–$28,300, based on 60 market observations. Condition, originality and box and papers move the price of an individual watch most.
What was the retail price of the 1655?
We don't show a retail price for the 1655. We only publish a retail figure we can confirm from the brand's own published price.
How can I tell a real 1655 from a fake?
Check the stainless steel case, the fixed 24-hour bezel, the matte black dial and the calibre 1575 inside. Dials and hands of this reference are often replaced, so buy where returns are possible and have a specialist inspect it.
Where can I sell a Rolex 1655?
Auction houses, specialist dealers and private buyers all buy the 1655. Identify the dial and hands, gather any papers and service records, and compare more than one offer.