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mjm800 · 6 July 2011, 04:02 AM

I've been reading a bit about a watch I just purchased. An R serial 16550 Explorer II.

I have found some postings that state the R serial is the first letter to be used in the letter prefix system (QualityTime.net confirms this).

Also that the 16550 has one of the shortest production periods by Rolex 2 1/2 years.

The postings state this watch is collectable for the above reasons...my watch is not a cream dial it's a normal white dial are all 16550s collectable or just the cream dials?

I am just wondering for my own piece of mind, thanks.

capote · 6 July 2011, 04:06 AM

I think the cream dial comes from a series of 16550 with a production error, thus the dial shifted to a creamy color. I guess this is what makes them collectable. From my understanding a series on its own doesn't make a price different, but then again I'm no collector.

Dr.Brian · 6 July 2011, 06:24 AM

A serial number alone does not make a Rolex any more desirable than another. It's things like transitional dials, movement upgrades, cream dial errors, etc.
Maybe yours will make the change? Enjoy it for what it is.

6 July 2011, 04:02 AM	#1
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Any Truth Here? I've been reading a bit about a watch I just purchased. An R serial 16550 Explorer II. I have found some postings that state the R serial is the first letter to be used in the letter prefix system (QualityTime.net confirms this). Also that the 16550 has one of the shortest production periods by Rolex 2 1/2 years. The postings state this watch is collectable for the above reasons...my watch is not a cream dial it's a normal white dial are all 16550s collectable or just the cream dials? I am just wondering for my own piece of mind, thanks. __________________

6 July 2011, 06:24 AM	#3
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	A serial number alone does not make a Rolex any more desirable than another. It's things like transitional dials, movement upgrades, cream dial errors, etc. Maybe yours will make the change? Enjoy it for what it is. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 July 2011, 04:06 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I think the cream dial comes from a series of 16550 with a production error, thus the dial shifted to a creamy color. I guess this is what makes them collectable. From my understanding a series on its own doesn't make a price different, but then again I'm no collector.

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