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Puffy · 8 March 2011, 10:33 PM

I've been building up a sweet lust for one of these beauties

2011 is hopefully they year I'll be adding one to the collection. Man, they're super hot to look at!

Let's see some snaps

definitely expect Dr Bob to post a few when he wakes up

Puffy · 11 March 2011, 10:10 PM

bump

some of the members must have one or two 1655s knocking about

TheDude · 11 March 2011, 11:50 PM

Here's my 1655 homage. Not the same thing, but I enjoy wearing it!

42mm

pablofields · 12 March 2011, 07:01 AM

rad87gn · 12 March 2011, 07:40 AM

My favorite Explorer by far!!

Dsaltydog · 12 March 2011, 07:49 AM

My all time favorite Rolex, PERIOD!

CKLinLA · 12 March 2011, 08:32 AM

Am lucky to have one, and
of course its my favorite.

SMC84 · 12 March 2011, 12:04 PM

Missing mine right now. Currently with Bob Ridley, can't wait for it to come home!

Beaumont Miller II · 12 March 2011, 01:04 PM

I love my 1655. I must confess that patience is not one of my virtues, but when you're looking for a rare Rail Dial 1655, you have no choice. They just don't come up for sale very often. Fortunately, Andrew Shear was able to find a beautiful example for me. I will be happy to post some pics tomorrow.

natchai · 12 March 2011, 01:27 PM

whiskyguy · 12 March 2011, 04:31 PM

OK...

3.7 million bought directly from the first owners family

Cheers

matt.wu · 12 March 2011, 05:08 PM

My 7.4M, also bought directly from the first owner's son (who had just received it from his dad). Unpolished, all original, BEAUTY. I'm loving it!

tom_hanx · 12 March 2011, 05:20 PM

The new Orange hand Explorer is coming to Basel. As it will be 42mm, my guess would be the original 1655 will become the refuge of those who cannot/would not wear a 42mm Exp; long story short - I think prices of 1655 will go up with more and more flocking to it. If you can, buy/negotiate one before Basel.
No stress

Dsaltydog · 12 March 2011, 10:22 PM

This post is MEAN! Yes I am jealous.

TheDude · 13 March 2011, 03:41 AM

No one has a straight hand? When I eventually get one, I'm definitely going to try to find a straight hand.

pablofields · 13 March 2011, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

No one has a straight hand? When I eventually get one, I'm definitely going to try to find a straight hand.

Right below your first post!

Michael M. · 13 March 2011, 06:37 AM

Nice 1655's!

Beaumont Miller II · 13 March 2011, 12:44 PM

Here are the pics as promised. The rare Rail Dial 1655. The crown guards and lugs are fat with some of the original bevel on the lugs. The only time it was serviced is when Bob Ridley opened the watch up last year. Enjoy

greekbum · 13 March 2011, 12:49 PM

wow nice !!! I like them all !!
Here are 2 nice write ups on them
http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-554811/s-0/

http://stefanomazzariol.blogspot.com...22freccione%22

Beaumont Miller II · 13 March 2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

wow nice !!! I like them all !!
Here are 2 nice write ups on them
http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-554811/s-0/

http://stefanomazzariol.blogspot.com...22freccione%22

Thanks Nikos. I studied that stefanomzzariol website for a long time before I bought mine. Both write ups are very informative.

TheDude · 13 March 2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pablofields

Right below your first post!

Ah. I have been reading using Tapatalk and those images aren't rendering. Thanks.

fusionstorm · 14 March 2011, 12:30 AM

Here's my 1655:

Dan Pierce · 14 March 2011, 12:35 AM

Love this thread! Great examples, everyone.

dP

Puffy · 14 March 2011, 02:41 AM

amazing stuff, thanks all!

Chris B · 14 March 2011, 02:58 AM

Great pics

CKLinLA · 14 March 2011, 04:43 AM

Seeing quite a few 1655s that
I have not seen before

.

Dr. Robert · 14 March 2011, 04:53 AM

did someone mention explorer 2's model 1655..........................????
here are mine (both renovated @ RSC San Francisco 2004 & 2005)
this one is my 2nd Rolex, first one I bought new, back in 1973 in Hong Kong w/ my first decent commission check........

this one was my dad's he liked mine, so he got one, in 1974, also purchased new in
Hong Kong.........

CKLinLA · 17 March 2011, 01:16 AM

[QUOTE=Dr. Robert;2368158]did someone mention explorer 2's model 1655..........................????
here are mine (both renovated @ RSC San Francisco 2004 & 2005)
this one is my 2nd Rolex, first one I bought new, back in 1973 in Hong Kong w/ my first decent commission check........

this one was my dad's he liked mine, so he got one, in 1974, also purchased new in
Hong Kong.........

You're late

.
Was wondering where your twins were ... ...

eparisini · 17 March 2011, 01:38 AM

Andrew Shear has got 1 Ser. 7.33Mln FS $ 12k

erikscollectables · 24 July 2011, 07:27 PM

here are mine (both renovated @ RSC San Francisco 2004 & 2005)
this one is my 2nd Rolex, first one I bought new, back in 1973 in Hong Kong w/ my first decent commission

this one was my dad's he liked mine, so he got one, in 1974, also purchased new in
Hong Kong.........

SUPERB!

8 March 2011, 10:33 PM	#1
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Exp II 1655 - let's see some pictures!! I've been building up a sweet lust for one of these beauties 2011 is hopefully they year I'll be adding one to the collection. Man, they're super hot to look at! Let's see some snaps definitely expect Dr Bob to post a few when he wakes up __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

11 March 2011, 10:10 PM	#2
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	bump some of the members must have one or two 1655s knocking about __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

12 March 2011, 07:01 AM	#4
pablofields "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 585	Straight Orange Attached Images

12 March 2011, 07:40 AM	#5
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	My favorite Explorer by far!! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

12 March 2011, 07:49 AM	#6
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	My all time favorite Rolex, PERIOD! __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

11 March 2011, 11:50 PM	#3
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Here's my 1655 homage. Not the same thing, but I enjoy wearing it! 42mm

12 March 2011, 08:32 AM	#7
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Am lucky to have one, and of course its my favorite.

12 March 2011, 12:04 PM	#8
SMC84 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & IWC Posts: 208	Missing mine right now. Currently with Bob Ridley, can't wait for it to come home!

12 March 2011, 01:04 PM	#9
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	1655 I love my 1655. I must confess that patience is not one of my virtues, but when you're looking for a rare Rail Dial 1655, you have no choice. They just don't come up for sale very often. Fortunately, Andrew Shear was able to find a beautiful example for me. I will be happy to post some pics tomorrow. __________________

12 March 2011, 01:27 PM	#10
natchai Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex Posts: 16

12 March 2011, 04:31 PM	#11
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	OK... 3.7 million bought directly from the first owners family Cheers

12 March 2011, 05:08 PM	#12
matt.wu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 884	My 7.4M, also bought directly from the first owner's son (who had just received it from his dad). Unpolished, all original, BEAUTY. I'm loving it!

12 March 2011, 05:20 PM	#13
tom_hanx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Inside SIHH Posts: 57	The new Orange hand Explorer is coming to Basel. As it will be 42mm, my guess would be the original 1655 will become the refuge of those who cannot/would not wear a 42mm Exp; long story short - I think prices of 1655 will go up with more and more flocking to it. If you can, buy/negotiate one before Basel. No stress

12 March 2011, 10:22 PM	#14
Dsaltydog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: David Location: Miami Beach Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 327	This post is MEAN! Yes I am jealous. __________________ David 16610,16610LV,16613Serti,16622,116520, PAM 088, 1680, 1675,AP ROO AlighaniPolaris,Tudor 9411 ,1665,6536-1,5513,1655,PAM 425 SLC;BLNR,116655

13 March 2011, 03:41 AM	#15
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	No one has a straight hand? When I eventually get one, I'm definitely going to try to find a straight hand.

13 March 2011, 06:37 AM	#17
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Nice 1655's!

13 March 2011, 12:44 PM	#18
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Here are the pics as promised. The rare Rail Dial 1655. The crown guards and lugs are fat with some of the original bevel on the lugs. The only time it was serviced is when Bob Ridley opened the watch up last year. Enjoy __________________

13 March 2011, 12:49 PM	#19
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	wow nice !!! I like them all !! Here are 2 nice write ups on them http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...ti-554811/s-0/ http://stefanomazzariol.blogspot.com...22freccione%22 __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

14 March 2011, 12:30 AM	#22
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Here's my 1655: __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

14 March 2011, 12:35 AM	#23
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Love this thread! Great examples, everyone. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 March 2011, 02:41 AM	#24
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	amazing stuff, thanks all! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 March 2011, 02:58 AM	#25
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pics

14 March 2011, 04:43 AM	#26
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Seeing quite a few 1655s that I have not seen before .

14 March 2011, 04:53 AM	#27
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	did someone mention explorer 2's model 1655..........................???? here are mine (both renovated @ RSC San Francisco 2004 & 2005) this one is my 2nd Rolex, first one I bought new, back in 1973 in Hong Kong w/ my first decent commission check........ this one was my dad's he liked mine, so he got one, in 1974, also purchased new in Hong Kong......... __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 March 2011, 01:16 AM	#28
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	[QUOTE=Dr. Robert;2368158]did someone mention explorer 2's model 1655..........................???? here are mine (both renovated @ RSC San Francisco 2004 & 2005) this one is my 2nd Rolex, first one I bought new, back in 1973 in Hong Kong w/ my first decent commission check........ this one was my dad's he liked mine, so he got one, in 1974, also purchased new in Hong Kong......... You're late . Was wondering where your twins were ... ...

17 March 2011, 01:38 AM	#29
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Andrew Shear has got 1 Ser. 7.33Mln FS $ 12k __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

24 July 2011, 07:27 PM	#30
erikscollectables "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Erik Location: Netherlands Watch: Expl1/GMT/DJ/SubC Posts: 115	here are mine (both renovated @ RSC San Francisco 2004 & 2005) this one is my 2nd Rolex, first one I bought new, back in 1973 in Hong Kong w/ my first decent commission this one was my dad's he liked mine, so he got one, in 1974, also purchased new in Hong Kong......... SUPERB!

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