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bobp315 · 3 June 2012, 07:40 AM

Hello all,

I am looking at a 1655 Explorer II that I found in an antique store. The guy deals in pre-owned Rolex watches somewhat and said that the original owner brought it in with a broken main spring and wanted to sell it. The antique dealer claims he bought it, had it serviced by a local watchmaker, and is now selling it. I had him remove the bracelet and the back so I could look at the movement, reference number and serial number. The reference was the correct 1655 and the serial was 7 million. The movement looks legit to me and looks to have been recently serviced as he claims. My question is regarding the dial. The dial is marked "TSwissT" at 6 o'clock. From the research I have done it looks like a watch of that vintage should be marked "Swiss T<25." The dial does have patina and looks aged. The watch also does not come with any boxes or papers. I know some pictures would be very useful here, but I didn't think to take any. If any of you vintage experts could chime in I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

FremStar · 3 June 2012, 08:34 AM

If possible, go back and take pics so we can properly advise...

3 June 2012, 07:40 AM	#1
bobp315 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: ManOfTheYear Location: USA Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP Posts: 223	1655 Dial Question Hello all, I am looking at a 1655 Explorer II that I found in an antique store. The guy deals in pre-owned Rolex watches somewhat and said that the original owner brought it in with a broken main spring and wanted to sell it. The antique dealer claims he bought it, had it serviced by a local watchmaker, and is now selling it. I had him remove the bracelet and the back so I could look at the movement, reference number and serial number. The reference was the correct 1655 and the serial was 7 million. The movement looks legit to me and looks to have been recently serviced as he claims. My question is regarding the dial. The dial is marked "TSwissT" at 6 o'clock. From the research I have done it looks like a watch of that vintage should be marked "Swiss T<25." The dial does have patina and looks aged. The watch also does not come with any boxes or papers. I know some pictures would be very useful here, but I didn't think to take any. If any of you vintage experts could chime in I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

3 June 2012, 08:34 AM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	If possible, go back and take pics so we can properly advise... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

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