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swish77 · 2 February 2016, 02:50 AM

Just picked up this new-to-me Explorer II (MK2, 5.4 mil.) in near mint condition, on original "B" stamped bracelet from '76-'77 with no stretch. These nice examples of any vintage Rolex sports references are becoming so scarce that it doesn't surprise me that the prices are climbing across the board. I've had a 1655 in the past and sold it, regrettably. Paid more this time (of course), but very happy to have it back on my wrist. Such a unique reference, and I think it screams 1970s more than any other Rolex.

jdmi32 · 2 February 2016, 03:08 AM

What a fantastic example! So hard to find in that condition. Huge congrats and hopefully you'll never let this one go.

Vincent65 · 2 February 2016, 03:58 AM

That's a peach. A minty peach.
Congrats!

pyac76 · 2 February 2016, 04:20 AM

That is a beauty! Nice find. And you're so right, it is definitely very 70's in great way.

Zoran · 2 February 2016, 04:40 AM

Very nice catch!
Minty 1655 and lovely case and dial!

Max72 · 2 February 2016, 04:57 AM

Beauty

Robbyvm · 2 February 2016, 05:19 AM

fantastic example !!!

nick c · 2 February 2016, 05:42 AM

Well done very nice

Watchflair · 2 February 2016, 06:19 AM

Awesome example! Very nice!

texex91 · 2 February 2016, 06:50 AM

Congrats and looks great!

swish77 · 2 February 2016, 06:53 AM

Thanks all! It had been a while since I acquired a new piece. I forgot how much fun it is!

1675-David · 2 February 2016, 06:52 AM

Fabulous!

HL65 · 2 February 2016, 06:53 AM

Very nice and big congrats!

Jfullm42 · 2 February 2016, 07:48 AM

Wow, beautiful example! Congrats. Love those chamfers

AWS · 2 February 2016, 08:19 AM

Nice pick-up. Congrats

ref1655 · 2 February 2016, 12:29 PM

welcome back to the 1655 world...from your OT, one can sense that you never quite left it.

still have my MkI/straight second-hand...along with fading glimpses of the mid-70s through 1980s.

mineral · 2 February 2016, 12:25 PM

Nice watch in superb condition. Congrats.

soundserious · 2 February 2016, 02:48 PM

Awesome awesome awesome

Juggernaut · 2 February 2016, 02:55 PM

Love it!....congrats.

Dr.Smellody · 2 February 2016, 03:04 PM

Super watch. Congratulations. I agree it screams of the 70's. Love it.

sea-dweller · 2 February 2016, 03:20 PM

Congrats!

nsumner · 2 February 2016, 10:20 PM

Incredible example...congrats

UncleSwiss · 2 February 2016, 10:53 PM

That's a doozy vintage timepiece sir...enjoy

swish77 · 2 February 2016, 11:01 PM

Thanks again, all! Here's a daylight shot for good measure!

JJL · 3 February 2016, 01:41 AM

Congrats and enjoy it in good health!

Brisman · 3 February 2016, 03:53 PM

Congratulations, looks in fantastic condition👍

watchpatina · 7 February 2016, 04:56 AM

Wow! Looks incredible; ref. 1655 is definitely on my list!

themaninblack · 7 February 2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Such a unique reference, and I think it screams 1970s more than any other Rolex.

Absolutely. The 1655 is a real oddball reference for Rolex. When I first picked one up and inspected it closely years ago something about it sang out Tudor to me. I have always wondered whether this design was Rolex trying to be more contemporary but might have actually started life as a concept initially envisaged to sit alongside the Snowflake and Monte Carlo Tudors where it seems to fit quite well as a look.

Brisman · 7 February 2016, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themaninblack

Absolutely. The 1655 is a real oddball reference for Rolex. When I first picked one up and inspected it closely years ago something about it sang out Tudor to me. I have always wondered whether this design was Rolex trying to be more contemporary but might have actually started life as a concept initially envisaged to sit alongside the Snowflake and Monte Carlo Tudors where it seems to fit quite well as a look.

Now that you mention it, it does seem to fit alongside those two Tudors. Interesting idea, thanks for sharing.

mps354 · 7 February 2016, 09:30 AM

Wow, congrats!

2 February 2016, 02:50 AM	#1
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,999	New Addition Explorer II Just picked up this new-to-me Explorer II (MK2, 5.4 mil.) in near mint condition, on original "B" stamped bracelet from '76-'77 with no stretch. These nice examples of any vintage Rolex sports references are becoming so scarce that it doesn't surprise me that the prices are climbing across the board. I've had a 1655 in the past and sold it, regrettably. Paid more this time (of course), but very happy to have it back on my wrist. Such a unique reference, and I think it screams 1970s more than any other Rolex. Attached Images

2 February 2016, 03:58 AM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	That's a peach. A minty peach. Congrats! __________________

2 February 2016, 04:40 AM	#5
Zoran "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Zoran Location: EU Watch: 1655 Mark 1 Posts: 1,010	Very nice catch! Minty 1655 and lovely case and dial! __________________

2 February 2016, 04:57 AM	#6
Max72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Explorer II 1655 Posts: 220	New Addition Explorer II Beauty __________________ Greetings from Chicago

2 February 2016, 05:19 AM	#7
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	fantastic example !!! __________________ Instagram : robbyvm Pinterest : robbyvanmele

2 February 2016, 03:08 AM	#2
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	What a fantastic example! So hard to find in that condition. Huge congrats and hopefully you'll never let this one go.

2 February 2016, 04:20 AM	#4
pyac76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Upstate New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 81	That is a beauty! Nice find. And you're so right, it is definitely very 70's in great way.

2 February 2016, 05:42 AM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Well done very nice

2 February 2016, 06:19 AM	#9
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Awesome example! Very nice! __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

2 February 2016, 06:50 AM	#10
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Congrats and looks great!

2 February 2016, 06:53 AM	#11
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,999	Thanks all! It had been a while since I acquired a new piece. I forgot how much fun it is!

2 February 2016, 06:52 AM	#12
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Fabulous!

2 February 2016, 06:53 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Very nice and big congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 February 2016, 07:48 AM	#14
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	Wow, beautiful example! Congrats. Love those chamfers

2 February 2016, 08:19 AM	#15
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Nice pick-up. Congrats

2 February 2016, 12:29 PM	#16
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	welcome back to the 1655 world...from your OT, one can sense that you never quite left it. still have my MkI/straight second-hand...along with fading glimpses of the mid-70s through 1980s.

2 February 2016, 12:25 PM	#17
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Nice watch in superb condition. Congrats.

2 February 2016, 02:48 PM	#18
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Awesome awesome awesome __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

2 February 2016, 02:55 PM	#19
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	Love it!....congrats.

2 February 2016, 03:04 PM	#20
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,416	Super watch. Congratulations. I agree it screams of the 70's. Love it.

2 February 2016, 03:20 PM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

2 February 2016, 10:20 PM	#22
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	Incredible example...congrats __________________ sumnersdr on Instagram

2 February 2016, 10:53 PM	#23
UncleSwiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Dylan Location: U.K Watch: Rolex/AP Posts: 133	That's a doozy vintage timepiece sir...enjoy

2 February 2016, 11:01 PM	#24
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,999	Thanks again, all! Here's a daylight shot for good measure! Attached Images

3 February 2016, 01:41 AM	#25
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Congrats and enjoy it in good health!

3 February 2016, 03:53 PM	#26
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Congratulations, looks in fantastic condition👍

7 February 2016, 04:56 AM	#27
watchpatina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Chicago Watch: Datejust 16200 Posts: 128	Wow! Looks incredible; ref. 1655 is definitely on my list! __________________ Nick Founder/Editor watchpatina.com Instagram @watchpatina

7 February 2016, 09:30 AM	#30
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	Wow, congrats!

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