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15 March 2015, 03:18 AM | #1 |
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Reunited with 1655
Just picked my 1655 up from Dominique Wieland in Spring Lake, MI. Overhauled and new crystal. I've had this since new and wore it every day until a few months ago. Nice to have it back and looking good. Mr. Wieland was a joy to work with......doing exactly what I asked and nothing more or less.
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15 March 2015, 03:23 AM | #2 |
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Enjoy
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15 March 2015, 03:25 AM | #3 |
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Beautiful! Enjoy my friend!
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15 March 2015, 03:32 AM | #4 |
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Congrats
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15 March 2015, 04:26 AM | #5 |
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Still looks great!
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15 March 2015, 04:44 AM | #6 |
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Stunning.. I love that watch
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15 March 2015, 04:47 AM | #7 |
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Wow! Was that the first time you had it serviced since you bought it new?
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15 March 2015, 04:58 AM | #8 |
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excellent!
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15 March 2015, 05:42 AM | #9 |
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15 March 2015, 07:33 AM | #10 |
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Congrats,
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16 March 2015, 12:43 AM | #11 |
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Lume
Question - the watchmaker said the lume was all there and in good shape. It clearly doesn't "lume" any more. How long does it usually last? I don't miss it, just curious. Thanks.
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16 March 2015, 01:12 AM | #12 |
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Looks great!
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16 March 2015, 01:54 AM | #13 |
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That's some serious history you have with that 1655. Love that it's your every day watch. The lume on your dial would have been noticeably dimmer after about a dozen years or so, and pretty much nonexistent after another dozen.
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16 March 2015, 02:12 AM | #14 |
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Congrats on a great watch. I know your happy to get it back.
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16 March 2015, 02:53 AM | #15 |
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I probably noticed that it had lume when I first got it and camped out a lot.....I can vaguely remember checking it at night to see what time I was "leaving the tent" after a few too many adult beverages.. Not as glamorous as cave diving, I know.
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16 March 2015, 04:18 AM | #16 |
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Very nice piece - classic!
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16 March 2015, 05:37 AM | #17 |
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Very nice!
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18 March 2015, 09:06 AM | #18 |
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So far it seems to be working perfectly. Gains about 3 sec/day. I don't think it was ever this good. I have a receipt that shows it being sent back to Rolex just a few months after I received it new.
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19 March 2015, 06:26 AM | #19 |
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OP- I'd love to hear about how you bought it. Why did you choose that model? What drew you towards it? It's a real beauty!
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19 March 2015, 06:38 AM | #20 |
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Awesome watch!! Continue to enjoy it in good health!
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19 March 2015, 06:49 AM | #21 |
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Welcome back, thanks for sharing. Enjoy
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19 March 2015, 08:53 AM | #22 | |
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Quote:
I knew nothing about Rolexes and wore this watch every day....thru life as a fork lift driver and mechanic. I just checked my "Rolex box" and the 1655 is on it's 5th bracelet and 3rd crystal (I think). Everything but the bracelet, crystal, crown, tube, and seals is original. I just had it overhauled and it looks great and keeps great time. I am an engineer near retirement age and enjoying the watch more than ever. I didn't do any reading about it, and didn't know what the value was until just recently. It doesn't really matter - I'd never sell it - my father is gone and I think of him every time I look at the watch. I also have his Rolex Oyster that my mother gave him for Christmas in 1954 - she spent her entire life savings of $95 to buy it at the PX in Guam. And I have her 6916 - never worn in the box, but just serviced by Rolex for age. Now if I could just get the Explorer away from my brother... Thanks for asking! |
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19 March 2015, 09:08 AM | #23 |
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Fantastic. Thanks for sharing that great story.
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21 March 2015, 04:26 AM | #24 |
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That's a wonderful story.
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19 April 2015, 10:49 PM | #26 |
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Great watch and story
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19 April 2015, 11:30 PM | #27 |
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Wonderful life story of a great watch. I love that you wear it every day and will continue to do so despite now realising what it's now worth. I hope you get many, many more years of enjoyment from it
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19 April 2015, 11:34 PM | #28 |
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Now that's how they are to be worn. You can search forum for info on tritium longevity.
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20 April 2015, 01:24 AM | #29 |
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beautiful story.
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20 April 2015, 11:11 AM | #30 |
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Wow congrats my friend! Original owner gotta love it!
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