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john11f · 18 November 2011, 12:20 AM

It's for $12,600

I'm no expert and I haven't checked the price range of the 1655 of this kind so I'm seeking you're expert advise. Watch looks pretty clean to me.

Thanks in advance!

Keeperoftime · 18 November 2011, 01:43 AM

Interesting.

It has the "Frog-Foot Coronet"
The 1655 is not my area of expertise but it looks to be in nice condition. I am not an enthusiast when it comes to the 1655, at least not to the point of over 8K. I'm sure someone else will chime in.

What is the serial range? This will help to determine if that dial is period correct etc.

I BELIEVE the range for that dial is 1972-78.

MartyD · 18 November 2011, 01:56 AM

I would check the movement carefully. Given the condition of the hands, it looks like water may have gotten into the watch at some point during its life. If the hands matched the dial, it would be stunning.

azguy · 18 November 2011, 03:24 AM

Hands look newer...better find someone that can open her up-

john11f · 18 November 2011, 01:15 PM

thanks for the inputs guys. i'll stay away from this piece and maybe just buy a SD. Cheers

john11f · 21 November 2011, 08:19 AM

Seller has brought down the price to $11,900. He assures that there hasn't been any part replaced. Is the corrosion in the orange and seconds hand evident of some sort of accident in the past? The dial and case looks very clean otherwise.

kyle L · 21 November 2011, 08:26 AM

It could be original...sometimes lume on the hands ages differently then the lume on the dial.

john11f · 21 November 2011, 08:44 AM

Are the crown guards look a bit over polished?

fusionstorm · 21 November 2011, 05:22 PM

Need clearer pics in general, and more detailed closeups from different angles. Something about it doesn't sit right with me, but I'm far from an expert.

john11f · 21 November 2011, 05:42 PM

so I decided to get this instead:

It's not a grail but it compliments my collection.

thanks for looking!

jds1017 · 21 November 2011, 07:48 PM

Nice on John. Thanks for sharing

red57 · 22 November 2011, 06:10 AM

Nice! Although I would rather have the 1655.....

cronin · 22 November 2011, 11:06 AM

Cant beat the vintage GMT! you made a good choice!

Submarino · 22 November 2011, 03:21 PM

Nice! Congrats!

BNA/LION · 22 November 2011, 03:43 PM

WOW! Had to walk out with a new watch...

Great looking GMT, Congratz!

18 November 2011, 12:20 AM	#1
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	Is this a nice example of a 1655? It's for $12,600 I'm no expert and I haven't checked the price range of the 1655 of this kind so I'm seeking you're expert advise. Watch looks pretty clean to me. Thanks in advance! Last edited by john11f; 18 November 2011 at 12:53 AM.. Reason: to be more specific

18 November 2011, 01:43 AM	#2
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Interesting. It has the "Frog-Foot Coronet" The 1655 is not my area of expertise but it looks to be in nice condition. I am not an enthusiast when it comes to the 1655, at least not to the point of over 8K. I'm sure someone else will chime in. What is the serial range? This will help to determine if that dial is period correct etc. I BELIEVE the range for that dial is 1972-78. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

21 November 2011, 05:22 PM	#9
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Need clearer pics in general, and more detailed closeups from different angles. Something about it doesn't sit right with me, but I'm far from an expert. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

21 November 2011, 05:42 PM	#10
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	too many questions to answer so I decided to get this instead: It's not a grail but it compliments my collection. thanks for looking!

22 November 2011, 03:21 PM	#14
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Nice! Congrats! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

18 November 2011, 01:56 AM	#3
MartyD "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 96	I would check the movement carefully. Given the condition of the hands, it looks like water may have gotten into the watch at some point during its life. If the hands matched the dial, it would be stunning.

18 November 2011, 03:24 AM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Hands look newer...better find someone that can open her up-

18 November 2011, 01:15 PM	#5
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	thanks for the inputs guys. i'll stay away from this piece and maybe just buy a SD. Cheers

21 November 2011, 08:19 AM	#6
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	Seller has brought down the price to $11,900. He assures that there hasn't been any part replaced. Is the corrosion in the orange and seconds hand evident of some sort of accident in the past? The dial and case looks very clean otherwise.

21 November 2011, 08:26 AM	#7
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	It could be original...sometimes lume on the hands ages differently then the lume on the dial.

21 November 2011, 08:44 AM	#8
john11f "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manila Posts: 222	Are the crown guards look a bit over polished?

21 November 2011, 07:48 PM	#11
jds1017 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: _ Posts: 91	Nice on John. Thanks for sharing

22 November 2011, 06:10 AM	#12
red57 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: la Posts: 42	Nice! Although I would rather have the 1655.....

22 November 2011, 11:06 AM	#13
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	Cant beat the vintage GMT! you made a good choice!

22 November 2011, 03:43 PM	#15
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,658	WOW! Had to walk out with a new watch... Great looking GMT, Congratz! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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