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Old 30 January 2012, 11:51 PM   #1
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Explorer 5500 1967

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase a vintage explorer, and this has caught my eye on ebay.co.uk

#170764160066

This will be my first Rolex, although I bought a new midside oyster perpetual for my wife last year, and the rest of my family all have old and new datejusts, I fancy something a bit different.

I like the look of these old explorers, this one seems to be a good price. I suspect it won't appeal to the purists, as it has been restored, but that aside, does it look ok, or is it too cheap? I live near the seller and should be able to see the watch before committing to buy.

Thanks for any help, Matthew
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Old 31 January 2012, 06:24 AM   #2
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I've been in contact with the sell re this watch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superb-Gen...item27c2564c42

His comments are:

"The watch is in totally original condition, no parts have been swapped removed / replaced.

The dial is original and has been restored in the extact way it should be on a watch of this period."

Any opinions?

Thanks, Matthew
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Old 31 January 2012, 04:52 PM   #3
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The case size is 34mm not 38 or 40mm.
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Old 31 January 2012, 06:04 PM   #4
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The case size is 34mm not 38 or 40mm.
I thought they were 37 mm ?
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