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Old 14 April 2014, 05:34 AM   #1
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Just picked up this classic beauty! 16550
I stumbled across an Explorer II R serial. It's so clean and in such excellent condition. I couldn't resist. It's been 24 hours. Running at about plus 5 seconds for the day. The service history was unknown, but I bought from an AD, warranty. Etc. Beautiful piece...any experts want to comment on whether I should have it serviced, please feel free to chime in. It seems to be running fine.
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Old 14 April 2014, 05:37 AM   #2
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Old 14 April 2014, 05:55 AM   #3
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Congratulations, is that the creamy dial?
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Old 14 April 2014, 07:05 AM   #4
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Congratulations, is that the creamy dial?
It's not but it is a nice white dial!

Congrats to the OP!
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Old 14 April 2014, 05:57 AM   #5
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Congrats! Its a very interesting piece, not many of these around TRF.
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Old 14 April 2014, 05:58 AM   #6
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looks like a beauty
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Old 14 April 2014, 06:38 AM   #7
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Are those Chamfers???

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Old 14 April 2014, 06:48 AM   #8
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Please forgive my ignorance, but is that not a 16570?
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Old 14 April 2014, 07:08 AM   #9
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Old 14 April 2014, 07:12 AM   #10
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yes I believe white dial not Creme. Pretty rare so I'm told and I use the gmt function. Travel often. Just don't want to have to part with it for a service anytime soon. AD said all he did was replace gaskets and regulate after he purchased from original owner.


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Old 14 April 2014, 07:14 AM   #11
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yes I believe white dial not Creme. Pretty rare so I'm told and I use the gmt function. Travel often. Just don't want to have to part with it for a service anytime soon. AD said all he did was replace gaskets and regulate after he purchased from original owner.


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Actually not rare at all but again very nice!
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Old 14 April 2014, 07:35 AM   #12
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It's a real beauty.
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Old 16 April 2014, 02:53 AM   #13
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yes I believe white dial not Creme. Pretty rare so I'm told and I use the gmt function. Travel often. Just don't want to have to part with it for a service anytime soon. AD said all he did was replace gaskets and regulate after he purchased from original owner.


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Rare????? Based on what?????? Nice watch but one easily sourced.......congratz just the same.......enjoy!!!!!
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Old 14 April 2014, 07:37 AM   #14
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Old 14 April 2014, 07:38 AM   #15
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Looks great congrats!
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Old 14 April 2014, 08:49 AM   #16
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Love the 16550. The bezel font is excellent
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Old 14 April 2014, 08:55 AM   #17
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Old 14 April 2014, 08:59 AM   #18
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Congrats. Let the honeymoon commence.
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Old 14 April 2014, 09:58 AM   #20
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Great looking watch
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Old 14 April 2014, 10:19 AM   #21
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Looks great, congrats! Maybe send it in for a service after a while... or not...
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Old 14 April 2014, 10:45 AM   #22
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Old 14 April 2014, 10:48 AM   #23
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Old 14 April 2014, 11:05 AM   #24
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Old 14 April 2014, 04:19 PM   #25
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Old 14 April 2014, 04:21 PM   #26
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Very nice. Service it if you can afford it, otherwise no need if it's running fine.
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Old 15 April 2014, 08:34 AM   #27
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Very nice. Service it if you can afford it, otherwise no need if it's running fine.
I'm curious that if it has a warranty from an AD why it would need servicing?
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Old 16 April 2014, 02:51 AM   #28
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I'm curious that if it has a warranty from an AD why it would need servicing?
The AD is HL Gross Jewelers in Garden City, Long Island. Awesome collection. Top notch stuff. He gave me the warranty and stated should anything go wrong with it within 2 years, he would pay for the overhaul and full service. But it seems to be running fine three days in. He said he changed gaskets and regulated it only when he purchased it from original owner. Thanks all. I'm nervous and keep thinking it is just going to stop, but I believe it is doing well. Steady at +5 a day.
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Old 14 April 2014, 04:33 PM   #29
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Lovely watch, nice photos. Envious.
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Old 15 April 2014, 04:55 AM   #30
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Looks like a real good buy! Beautiful watch!
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