Restoration Project - 1972 Steve McQueen Explorer II - REF 1655

[btmclemore]

Another step taken towards restoring my 1972 McQueen 1655 Explorer II (serial #2,914,***). This watch was given to me by my dad, who won it in a poker game in 1975 for the equivalent of $25.00.

I just removed the 258 end links, and I added the 580 end links to the 7836 bracelet.


The remaining issues that need to be addressed...

1. The watch dial suffered from water damage (my dad was a fisherman). It is a poorly refinished Mark IV or Mark V. There are some alignment issues with the text on the dial. I would like to replace the dial with a Mark I.

2. The orange hand is no longer on the watch (leaving a skeleton metal frame). I'd like to replace the orange hand.

However, I'm super stoked from the progress.

Another small step, but small victories rule!


Picture #1 is the original condition in which I received it.
Picture #2 is the picture after replacing the band with a 7836 bracelet
Picture #3 After Servicing
Picture #4 With the 580 endlinks added
Picture #5 With the 580 endlinks added