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Old 23 March 2022, 04:12 AM   #1
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Blacked-out MAD Paris Gulf Rolex Explorer II, questions, questions...

Hi everyone. New here to the forum. I have an unusual blacked-out Explorer II that I picked up in the UK. I'm trying to piece this watched together, and could use some help. It's a bit of an enigma, as the hands designs are from that of a Mark I.

(Sorry, yes, it's a modified Rolex, I get it, no flaming please, tku.)

Model: ORIG. ROLEX DESIGN 16570 T (between lugs)
Serial No: STAINLESS STEEL Z458576 (between lugs) = late 2006?
Movement: 3186 = late 2006?
Rehaut: No lettering = ??
Crystal: Etched Rolex crown at 6 o'clock
Bracelet: Locking

There is a story behind it. It was given to GT Class Team ROFGO driver Stuart Hall for a podium finish at the 24 Hours of Dubai in 2017.

Thoughts, anyone?

P.s. it's a stable mate for my Blue Sky-dweller. :)
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Old 23 March 2022, 04:41 AM   #2
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Have no info, but great looking watch!!
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Old 23 March 2022, 05:27 AM   #3
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Have no info, but great looking watch!!
Thanks! I think so too.
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Old 23 March 2022, 05:56 AM   #4
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That's super interesting. I have no info, but I'm here to see what you find.
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Old 23 March 2022, 06:00 AM   #5
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Interesting
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Old 23 March 2022, 06:39 AM   #6
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Interesting
That’s a lot politer than what I was going to write!
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Old 23 March 2022, 06:00 AM   #7
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Like the watch case but not sure the bracelet works. Think that cheapens the look. On a Nato it would work better imho
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Old 23 March 2022, 04:42 PM   #8
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Like the watch case but not sure the bracelet works. Think that cheapens the look. On a Nato it would work better imho

Good call...I agree 100%

I like it too.
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Old 23 March 2022, 04:42 PM   #9
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Like the watch case but not sure the bracelet works. Think that cheapens the look. On a Nato it would work better imho
It could very well do. Perhaps something in green with a white stripe?

Source of good Nato straps?
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Old 23 March 2022, 06:01 AM   #10
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So what do you want to know about it? If it was given out as an award it’s surely not one of one. I am going to guess it’s a Bamford, they seem to love the blacked out look and certainly wouldn’t mind changing out parts like the hands.
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Old 23 March 2022, 11:03 AM   #11
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So what do you want to know about it? If it was given out as an award it’s surely not one of one. I am going to guess it’s a Bamford, they seem to love the blacked out look and certainly wouldn’t mind changing out parts like the hands.
I’m not duke it out certain, but I was under the impression Bamford had their name on the dials. This one does not have that.
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Old 23 March 2022, 11:58 AM   #12
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I’m not duke it out certain, but I was under the impression Bamford had their name on the dials. This one does not have that.
Yeah, Not Bamford. MAD

https://www.mad-paris.com/
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Old 23 March 2022, 07:09 AM   #14
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You might already know this but MAD is a company that customizes watches. Maybe write to them and see what they know about it.
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Old 23 March 2022, 05:19 PM   #15
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You might already know this but MAD is a company that customizes watches. Maybe write to them and see what they know about it.
I did reach out, but got "Good Afternoon, Thank you for your feedback.

Unfortunately we are not able to give you any information about the ‘history’ of the watch :(

Congratulations anyway on this stunning piece !

Kindest regards,

MAD TEAM"

Ha!
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I really like the look.
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Old 23 March 2022, 08:59 AM   #17
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I love it
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Old 23 March 2022, 09:04 AM   #18
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Hard pass.
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Thanks for sharing, interesting for sure. Not for me but can see the appeal for others.
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Not my cup of tea
But thanks for sharing
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Old 23 March 2022, 11:39 AM   #21
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I think it is pretty cool! Love the Gulf logo on the dial.
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Old 23 March 2022, 11:44 AM   #22
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The hands look odd. Saw a blacked out Milgauss that looked way better.
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Old 23 March 2022, 12:08 PM   #23
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That poor, innocent watch.
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Ohhh wow…. They also destroy nautilus and royal oaks in the same fashion….
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Old 23 March 2022, 02:43 PM   #25
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I like it more than the regular 16570s but that's not difficult to do, for me.
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I like it more than the regular 16570s but that's not difficult to do, for me.
Where's the passion?

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Old 23 March 2022, 03:36 PM   #27
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These MAD Paris watches should sell for a premium secondhand.

Personally I dig their work.
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Old 23 March 2022, 03:53 PM   #29
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I quite like that.
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Old 23 March 2022, 03:55 PM   #30
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Very unique. Some of these customised offerings are very very cool. I know not everyone likes them but the world would be a very boring place if we all liked the same things.
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