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26 March 2009, 10:24 AM | #1 |
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Explorer II 1979
This is my Explorer II. It has a 631xxxx serial number, so its from around 1979.
I have never been sure whether its a true "orange hand". The extra hour hand looks Orange, but I have read (online) that the hand colour was switched to red in the mid 1970s. Does anyone know more on this? |
27 March 2009, 02:00 PM | #2 |
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very cool!
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27 March 2009, 03:53 PM | #3 |
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One of my fave vintage models - please post some more pics if/when you can
Cheers
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28 March 2009, 12:25 AM | #4 |
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Cool!
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28 March 2009, 01:06 AM | #5 | |
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Its the only pic I have of it right now. I had just taken a pic of the serial numbers and decided to do this as a wallpaper for the pc ... and to use as my icon. I just joined the forum!
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31 March 2009, 12:26 AM | #6 |
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Here's a second pic of the watch...
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31 March 2009, 03:33 AM | #7 |
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Beautiful!
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31 March 2009, 04:25 AM | #8 |
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I reworked the original photo some and got to thise ... ...
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31 March 2009, 04:55 AM | #9 |
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Very nice watch I wish I could help with info but the explorer is not my area.
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31 March 2009, 08:40 AM | #10 |
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Nice pics but it looks like someone polished this watch with a scouring pad?
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31 March 2009, 09:46 AM | #11 |
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I swear I've met some of the nicest people from NY. I also think that watch is awesome.
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31 March 2009, 10:10 AM | #12 |
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Nice looking watch...
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1 April 2009, 02:13 AM | #13 | |
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I took it into an AD, and asked them about polishing the bracelet. They advised against it because they can only polish the bracelet but not the bezel and it would look 'uneven'. I am fairly certain its the original bracelet - a 78360. Any advice?
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1 April 2009, 05:14 AM | #14 |
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A decent watchmaker should be able to polish the bezel. Take it to someone else.
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1 April 2009, 11:25 AM | #15 |
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I think your bezel and bracelet can be properly polished. It looks to me like someone tried to polish it with something very abrasive. I don't think its normal wear.
Check out this thread. I just sent a couple of bracelets to Dalton after the positive reviews. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=72240 |
1 April 2009, 12:26 PM | #16 |
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How a tool watch should look. Congrats on having a great looking vintage watch.
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1 April 2009, 02:01 PM | #17 | |
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The results look really good and is an eye opener. Now I have to decide whether to let the watch stay in its kinda battered well used look, or restore it to well cared for look ... ... I do like that right now I can wear the watch without being 'careful'.
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