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joaoc · 29 January 2015, 06:55 AM

Hi Guys!

What do you think about this Explorer II - N285xxx?

Is that a transition Watch?

It looks like a 16550 to me!

Tanks!

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GUS SMYTHE · 29 January 2015, 07:22 AM

I´m no expert in explorers, but I don´t think so...
Regards

jedly1 · 29 January 2015, 07:26 AM

no its just a 16570.

pwf6031 · 29 January 2015, 07:33 AM

So nice either way...

joaoc · 29 January 2015, 07:37 AM

Tanks!

I was in doubt because The hands are also silver and The 16570 are black (i'm not sure!).

Anyway, Tanks a lot!

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mattmcmhn · 29 January 2015, 07:40 AM

It's a polished mess that someone slapped incorrect hands on. So sad :(

joaoc · 29 January 2015, 08:09 AM

I'll fix it!

Tanks

sea-dweller · 30 January 2015, 12:34 PM

Beautiful patina! Love it!

Tools · 30 January 2015, 01:31 PM

16570 because it has the 3185 movement.

Hands are mis-matched and should be black like the dial indices.

The radial lines on the bezel have been polished off

joaoc · 30 January 2015, 07:18 PM

Tanks guys!

I sent it To maintenance. When it back, i tell you!

Tanks

vcnyls · 31 January 2015, 04:32 AM

Nice watch. I was just looking at white face Explorer II's thinking one would be a good partner to my 1675

joaoc · 8 March 2015, 12:04 AM

Now, with right hands and service job made!

Tks

cenzor · 8 March 2015, 12:38 AM

Very nice looking! Are these repainted hands?
The original ones have some "shine" to them, these look kind of matt.

Cool nonetheless!

joaoc · 8 March 2015, 12:45 AM

I bought as original, but i'm not a expert...

Later i'll post another pics with better quality and you tell me!

Tks

cenzor · 8 March 2015, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joaoc

I bought as original, but i'm not a expert...

Later i'll post another pics with better quality and you tell me!

Tks

Do they glow in the dark? Original tritium should not glow at this age.
Actually here are set of hands, tritium, vintage, for comparison.
Patina is barely developed there and yours have it quite serious.

Just wondering, not claiming yoirs are fake, do not get me wrong.
But as I said , I like it a lot, cool match of vintage patine, despite being slightly artificial looking.

joaoc · 8 March 2015, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cenzor

Do they glow in the dark? Original tritium should not glow at this age.

Actually here are set of hands, tritium, vintage, for comparison.

Patina is barely developed there and yours have it quite serious.

Just wondering, not claiming yoirs are fake, do not get me wrong.

But as I said , I like it a lot, cool match of vintage patine, despite being slightly artificial looking.

No, they don't glow in The dark!

Tks

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sandysandy8888 · 8 March 2015, 12:54 AM

Very nice!

landroverking · 8 March 2015, 01:49 AM

Not truly vintage and with the mods I say not collectable either. Is it cheap?

joaoc · 8 March 2015, 02:34 AM

Grateful for the explanation! As soon as possible post new photos

29 January 2015, 06:55 AM	#1
joaoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 131	Explorer II Hi Guys! What do you think about this Explorer II - N285xxx? Is that a transition Watch? It looks like a 16550 to me! Tanks! Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk

30 January 2015, 01:31 PM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	16570 because it has the 3185 movement. Hands are mis-matched and should be black like the dial indices. The radial lines on the bezel have been polished off __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 January 2015, 07:22 AM	#2
GUS SMYTHE "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Namibia Posts: 89	I´m no expert in explorers, but I don´t think so... Regards

29 January 2015, 07:26 AM	#3
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,929	no its just a 16570.

29 January 2015, 07:33 AM	#4
pwf6031 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: The Globe Posts: 21	So nice either way...

29 January 2015, 07:37 AM	#5
joaoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 131	Tanks! I was in doubt because The hands are also silver and The 16570 are black (i'm not sure!). Anyway, Tanks a lot! Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk

29 January 2015, 07:40 AM	#6
mattmcmhn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MA Posts: 245	It's a polished mess that someone slapped incorrect hands on. So sad :(

29 January 2015, 08:09 AM	#7
joaoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 131	I'll fix it! Tanks

30 January 2015, 12:34 PM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Beautiful patina! Love it!

30 January 2015, 07:18 PM	#10
joaoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 131	Tanks guys! I sent it To maintenance. When it back, i tell you! Tanks

31 January 2015, 04:32 AM	#11
vcnyls "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: 1979 Pepsi GMT Posts: 312	Nice watch. I was just looking at white face Explorer II's thinking one would be a good partner to my 1675

8 March 2015, 12:04 AM	#12
joaoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 131	Now, with right hands and service job made! Tks

8 March 2015, 12:38 AM	#13
cenzor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sofia Watch: Corum Admirals Cup Posts: 332	Very nice looking! Are these repainted hands? The original ones have some "shine" to them, these look kind of matt. Cool nonetheless!

8 March 2015, 12:45 AM	#14
joaoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 131	I bought as original, but i'm not a expert... Later i'll post another pics with better quality and you tell me! Tks

8 March 2015, 12:54 AM	#17
sandysandy8888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 360	Very nice!

8 March 2015, 01:49 AM	#18
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Not truly vintage and with the mods I say not collectable either. Is it cheap?

8 March 2015, 02:34 AM	#19
joaoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 131	Grateful for the explanation! As soon as possible post new photos

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