1991 Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar "Chicchi di Mais"
N serial Polar Explorer with yellow patina on the hour markers, nicknamed “Chicchi di Mais.”
Yes, the hands are tritium and are original to the watch. It is a question often asked when there is a difference between the patina of the hands and the markers on the dial dial. Truthfully, dials and hands were produced separately and assembled later. It is more common for hands to age differently from the dial, and this can be found in many examples of late 80s to early 90s.
The case looks very strong, lug holes are sharp and non-rounded, chamfers apparent but worn, usually a combination of indicators of the watch never being polished. The bracelet is older than the watch, with an I bracelet code. The bracelet has minor stretch, and has been polished previously, as evidenced by the polished crown on the clasp.
N serial Polar Explorer with yellow patina on the hour markers, nicknamed “Chicchi di Mais.”
Yes, the hands are tritium and are original to the watch. It is a question often asked when there is a difference between the patina of the hands and the markers on the dial dial. Truthfully, dials and hands were produced separately and assembled later. It is more common for hands to age differently from the dial, and this can be found in many examples of late 80s to early 90s.
The case looks very strong, lug holes are sharp and non-rounded, chamfers apparent but worn, usually a combination of indicators of the watch never being polished. The bracelet is older than the watch, with an I bracelet code. The bracelet has minor stretch, and has been polished previously, as evidenced by the polished crown on the clasp.
N serial Polar Explorer with yellow patina on the hour markers, nicknamed “Chicchi di Mais.”
Yes, the hands are tritium and are original to the watch. It is a question often asked when there is a difference between the patina of the hands and the markers on the dial dial. Truthfully, dials and hands were produced separately and assembled later. It is more common for hands to age differently from the dial, and this can be found in many examples of late 80s to early 90s.
The case looks very strong, lug holes are sharp and non-rounded, chamfers apparent but worn, usually a combination of indicators of the watch never being polished. The bracelet is older than the watch, with an I bracelet code. The bracelet has minor stretch, and has been polished previously, as evidenced by the polished crown on the clasp.