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mswarren · 30 January 2012, 11:51 PM

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

mswarren · 31 January 2012, 06:24 AM

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

Lol-x · 31 January 2012, 04:52 PM

The case size is 34mm not 38 or 40mm.

RolexSA · 31 January 2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The case size is 34mm not 38 or 40mm.

I thought they were 37 mm ?

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30 January 2012, 11:51 PM	#1
mswarren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2	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

31 January 2012, 06:24 AM	#2
mswarren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2	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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