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Puffy · 17 March 2011, 06:28 AM

dr Bob, you need to sell me one....

CKLinLA · 18 March 2011, 03:43 AM

There was a thread a few days back about which Rolex models
had zero gold on the exterior, and it seems like the Explorer 1665
is one of the very few.

Doesnt change its toughness, but this somehow makes me feel that
its an even more 'tool-ly' watch

.

cronin · 18 March 2011, 03:52 AM

It's amazing that a watch that looked this good was not immediatly desirable when introduced. Great pics!

PhilRF · 5 April 2011, 06:14 AM

What perfect examples, guys!
I love the patina on the face of fusionstorms 1655!
Have had one myself since 1987, that I have worn every day (my father had bought it for his infant son in 1970), and it does not have near as nice patina!

Great stuff.
My first day on the forum.

Greetings from Germany.

Rupert Denny · 5 May 2011, 03:29 AM

Hi - I have one just like your "staright orange" model. Inherited from my uncle, via my father! My uncle must have bought it 35-40 years ago. I am interested in finding out a value for insurance purposes. In the past I have only had it covered for a new replacement, but now realise that is hopelessly inadequate.

Can you help?

Thanks

Rupert

KarlFr · 5 May 2011, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupert Denny

Hi - I have one just like your "staright orange" model. Inherited from my uncle, via my father! My uncle must have bought it 35-40 years ago. I am interested in finding out a value for insurance purposes. In the past I have only had it covered for a new replacement, but now realise that is hopelessly inadequate.

Can you help?

Thanks

Rupert

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilRF

What perfect examples, guys!
I love the patina on the face of fusionstorms 1655!
Have had one myself since 1987, that I have worn every day (my father had bought it for his infant son in 1970), and it does not have near as nice patina!

Great stuff.
My first day on the forum.

Greetings from Germany.

Just kidding

and WELCOME!

, but seriously we all like pictures here. Please put some pictures up

fusionstorm · 5 May 2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilRF

What perfect examples, guys!
I love the patina on the face of fusionstorms 1655!
Have had one myself since 1987, that I have worn every day (my father had bought it for his infant son in 1970), and it does not have near as nice patina!

Great stuff.
My first day on the forum.

Greetings from Germany.

Welcome! Now you have to post scans of your 1655......

I fell in love with the patina as soon as I saw it when I met with the prospective seller. The case and bezel were more nicked up than I cared for, but the dial was perfect and the patina clinched it for me.

HL65 · 5 May 2011, 09:41 AM

Very nice watches fellow TRF friends. Here is my Straight hand- Cheers!

jedly1 · 5 May 2011, 10:40 AM

very nice ken.

HL65 · 5 May 2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

very nice ken.

Thanks Jed!! She would look nice between a couple of Aussie SD's.

WatchTimes · 5 May 2011, 11:40 AM

Drool....
The Red Tropical M first Sub is going soon.
I will replace it with a DRSD
After that I must get a 1655!

KarlFr · 11 May 2011, 04:30 AM

Another 1655

Puffy · 11 May 2011, 08:30 PM

amazing snaps everyone, thanks for continuing to post

WouterN · 11 May 2011, 10:10 PM

I gotta say.. this topic really has me gotten excited on this type of watch! Tnx for the great pics.

gtb5 · 13 May 2011, 11:55 AM

Is there really a yellow hand 1655?

Dr. Robert · 13 May 2011, 12:15 PM

Puffy · 13 May 2011, 07:17 PM

about time Doc

Mattf. · 24 July 2011, 02:18 AM

Post Ridley...

marcello pisani · 24 July 2011, 08:58 AM

one of the oldest 1655 seen : case number in the 2.72 range ( produced in 1971 ) and back punched <II-71 >.
please note the very tiny crown guards ( aka < pointed > ) used in the first batch of 1655 ( untill 2.9-3.0 circa ).
the dial has is the so called mk1-0 ( with the shortest Rolex crown ).

greekbum · 24 July 2011, 09:42 AM

Marcello very nice 1 thanks for sharing

HL65 · 24 July 2011, 10:09 AM

Very nice Marcy!!!

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!

jonnychou · 26 July 2011, 06:10 PM

My complete set straight hand......

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cruvon · 26 July 2011, 06:34 PM

Great watch pics guys, are these easy to get with B&P?

ezinternet · 29 July 2011, 11:18 AM

Hey all, great thread!

I just happened to have uploaded an older snap of my straight-hand so here ya' go.

The watch itself is away getting the spa treatment (for the movement, really) with Bob Ridley. Will update when it returns.

-Ez

Michael M. · 29 July 2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezinternet

Hey all, great thread!

I just happened to have uploaded an older snap of my straight-hand so here ya' go.

The watch itself is away getting the spa treatment (for the movement, really) with Bob Ridley. Will update when it returns.

-Ez

Exceptional piece, love the patina

Michael M. · 29 July 2011, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very nice watches fellow TRF friends. Here is my Straight hand- Cheers!

From Mark Lernman?

Michael M. · 29 July 2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

Great watch pics guys, are these easy to get with B&P?

Original Full set MK1's & 2's are quite hard to find, but the later ones are a bit easier (I.e. MK3, MK4).

17 March 2011, 06:28 AM	#31
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	dr Bob, you need to sell me one.... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

5 May 2011, 03:29 AM	#35
Rupert Denny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 2	My 1655 Hi - I have one just like your "staright orange" model. Inherited from my uncle, via my father! My uncle must have bought it 35-40 years ago. I am interested in finding out a value for insurance purposes. In the past I have only had it covered for a new replacement, but now realise that is hopelessly inadequate. Can you help? Thanks Rupert

5 May 2011, 09:41 AM	#38
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 watches fellow TRF friends. Here is my Straight hand- Cheers! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 May 2011, 11:40 AM	#41
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Drool.... The Red Tropical M first Sub is going soon. I will replace it with a DRSD After that I must get a 1655! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 May 2011, 08:30 PM	#43
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	amazing snaps everyone, thanks for continuing to post __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

18 March 2011, 03:43 AM	#32
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	There was a thread a few days back about which Rolex models had zero gold on the exterior, and it seems like the Explorer 1665 is one of the very few. Doesnt change its toughness, but this somehow makes me feel that its an even more 'tool-ly' watch .

18 March 2011, 03:52 AM	#33
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	It's amazing that a watch that looked this good was not immediatly desirable when introduced. Great pics!

5 April 2011, 06:14 AM	#34
PhilRF "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 4	What perfect examples, guys! I love the patina on the face of fusionstorms 1655! Have had one myself since 1987, that I have worn every day (my father had bought it for his infant son in 1970), and it does not have near as nice patina! Great stuff. My first day on the forum. Greetings from Germany.

5 May 2011, 10:40 AM	#39
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,929	very nice ken.

11 May 2011, 04:30 AM	#42
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Another 1655

11 May 2011, 10:10 PM	#44
WouterN "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Wouter Location: Amsterdam, NL Watch: Vintage subs Posts: 129	I gotta say.. this topic really has me gotten excited on this type of watch! Tnx for the great pics.

13 May 2011, 11:55 AM	#45
gtb5 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 188	Is there really a yellow hand 1655?

13 May 2011, 12:15 PM	#46
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	__________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 May 2011, 07:17 PM	#47
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	about time Doc __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

24 July 2011, 02:18 AM	#48
Mattf. "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6	Post Ridley...

24 July 2011, 08:58 AM	#49
marcello pisani "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: italy Posts: 991	for old freccioni lovers .... one of the oldest 1655 seen : case number in the 2.72 range ( produced in 1971 ) and back punched <II-71 >. please note the very tiny crown guards ( aka < pointed > ) used in the first batch of 1655 ( untill 2.9-3.0 circa ). the dial has is the so called mk1-0 ( with the shortest Rolex crown ).

24 July 2011, 09:42 AM	#50
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Marcello very nice 1 thanks for sharing __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

24 July 2011, 10:09 AM	#51
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 Marcy!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

24 July 2011, 07:27 PM	#52
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!

26 July 2011, 06:10 PM	#53
jonnychou Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Jonny Location: Spore Watch: Rolex Posts: 36	My complete set straight hand...... [IMG][/IMG]

26 July 2011, 06:34 PM	#54
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Great watch pics guys, are these easy to get with B&P?

29 July 2011, 11:18 AM	#55
ezinternet 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ez Location: Chicago Posts: 13	Straight-second, 3.7M, Mk.2 dial/bezel Hey all, great thread! I just happened to have uploaded an older snap of my straight-hand so here ya' go. The watch itself is away getting the spa treatment (for the movement, really) with Bob Ridley. Will update when it returns. -Ez

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