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augustusblack · 22 March 2016, 10:28 AM

Hello all,
Trying to find a descent 1655 and would appreciate your opinions on the condition of this one... Thanks

btmclemore · 22 March 2016, 10:52 AM

I'll qualify my knowledge by saying, "I'm not a Rolex professional. I am an owner of an early model Explorer II 1655, and I've crammed as much information about the model as I can.

With that said, it looks like an early version of the Explorer II.

It has the straight second hand, which most would say is a great feature of the early model. Maybe a MK 2 dial and a MK 2 bezel. I'd check out the serial numbers (between the lugs, you have to take the bracelet off to see it). I'd assume a the serial number would be between 2,700,*** - 3,500,***( give or take 1 million).

Check out the bracelet, is it a 7836? What are the end pieces?

Looks nice

augustusblack · 22 March 2016, 11:04 AM

Sorry, yes you are correct.. Serial 30XXXXX... MK1 dial and MK2 bezel based on my research... Bracelet is incorrect for period but is solid link 78360 with 580 end links... Can always source a period correct bracelet later but will wear on a solid link as my daily

joe100 · 22 March 2016, 11:20 AM

Changing your mind?

augustusblack · 22 March 2016, 11:28 AM

Nope... Exploring options

goog53 · 22 March 2016, 11:44 AM

Looks really nice! What's the problem?

augustusblack · 22 March 2016, 11:50 AM

No problem, just want opinions on condition..

joe100 · 22 March 2016, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goog53

Looks really nice! What's the problem?

He's just vetting. It's always a good idea to get a bunch of eyes on a high-dollar purchase like a 1655. Someone might notice something that the rest missed

Miami Manny · 22 March 2016, 10:06 PM

Case looks too new. Could it have been refinished? Not a bad thing, just a personal observation

goog53 · 22 March 2016, 10:28 PM

Did you buy it from a Trusted Seller? If it was bought from Shear, Ku, Gogas, Jacek, etc then you have nothing to worry about IMO (Sorry if I left any trusted vintage guys in the US out). Looks nice on You! Lugs look thick, patina even, bezel has all of the paint on it, 78360 with 580 ends is fine, case has been polished but no big deal as 99% of them have been. Congrats and wear in good health

Snow-Dweller · 22 March 2016, 10:36 PM

I'm no expert, but that looks like a gorgeous piece.

Ckci · 24 March 2016, 01:43 PM

Love it!

augustusblack · 25 March 2016, 09:53 PM

Proud new papa.. This could make me a one watch kind of guy

HL65 · 25 March 2016, 11:11 PM

Nice...Congrats!

swish77 · 26 March 2016, 01:41 AM

Beautiful! Love how the orange hand pops in the sun. Congrats!

1675-David · 26 March 2016, 02:33 AM

lovely... whats not to like!!

Vincent65 · 26 March 2016, 03:28 AM

Beauty - congrats.

22 March 2016, 10:28 AM	#1
augustusblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 84	Opinions on condition of potential 1655 purchase Hello all, Trying to find a descent 1655 and would appreciate your opinions on the condition of this one... Thanks Attached Images

22 March 2016, 11:20 AM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Changing your mind? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

22 March 2016, 10:36 PM	#11
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I'm no expert, but that looks like a gorgeous piece. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

25 March 2016, 09:53 PM	#13
augustusblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 84	Proud new papa.. This could make me a one watch kind of guy Attached Images

25 March 2016, 11:11 PM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,011	Nice...Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 March 2016, 10:52 AM	#2
btmclemore "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Watch: Explorer II 1655 Posts: 59	I'll qualify my knowledge by saying, "I'm not a Rolex professional. I am an owner of an early model Explorer II 1655, and I've crammed as much information about the model as I can. With that said, it looks like an early version of the Explorer II. It has the straight second hand, which most would say is a great feature of the early model. Maybe a MK 2 dial and a MK 2 bezel. I'd check out the serial numbers (between the lugs, you have to take the bracelet off to see it). I'd assume a the serial number would be between 2,700,* - 3,500,*( give or take 1 million). Check out the bracelet, is it a 7836? What are the end pieces? Looks nice

22 March 2016, 11:04 AM	#3
augustusblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 84	Sorry, yes you are correct.. Serial 30XXXXX... MK1 dial and MK2 bezel based on my research... Bracelet is incorrect for period but is solid link 78360 with 580 end links... Can always source a period correct bracelet later but will wear on a solid link as my daily

22 March 2016, 11:28 AM	#5
augustusblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 84	Nope... Exploring options

22 March 2016, 11:44 AM	#6
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Looks really nice! What's the problem?

22 March 2016, 11:50 AM	#7
augustusblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 84	No problem, just want opinions on condition..

22 March 2016, 10:06 PM	#9
Miami Manny Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 43	Case looks too new. Could it have been refinished? Not a bad thing, just a personal observation

22 March 2016, 10:28 PM	#10
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Did you buy it from a Trusted Seller? If it was bought from Shear, Ku, Gogas, Jacek, etc then you have nothing to worry about IMO (Sorry if I left any trusted vintage guys in the US out). Looks nice on You! Lugs look thick, patina even, bezel has all of the paint on it, 78360 with 580 ends is fine, case has been polished but no big deal as 99% of them have been. Congrats and wear in good health

24 March 2016, 01:43 PM	#12
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	Love it!

26 March 2016, 01:41 AM	#15
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,003	Beautiful! Love how the orange hand pops in the sun. Congrats!

26 March 2016, 02:33 AM	#16
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	lovely... whats not to like!!

26 March 2016, 03:28 AM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Beauty - congrats. __________________

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