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btmclemore · 7 February 2016, 10:58 AM

I'm still in the process of upgrading mine. I've got a 2,900,*** serial number, and a straight second hand. My next step is to replace the refinished dial for a Mk 1 or MK 2.

I aspire to your watch.

Once again, sweet watch.

Brisman · 7 February 2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by themaninblack

Absolutely. The 1655 is a real oddball reference for Rolex. When I first picked one up and inspected it closely years ago something about it sang out Tudor to me. I have always wondered whether this design was Rolex trying to be more contemporary but might have actually started life as a concept initially envisaged to sit alongside the Snowflake and Monte Carlo Tudors where it seems to fit quite well as a look.

Now that you mention it, it does seem to fit alongside those two Tudors. Interesting idea, thanks for sharing.

Aceldama · 7 February 2016, 12:01 PM

Beaut! Still on my list for another birth year watch...

springer · 7 February 2016, 01:08 PM

Nicely done!

Nobody.Move · 7 February 2016, 04:02 PM

That's a terrific Exp II.

Rogdogg · 7 February 2016, 04:08 PM

A huge congratulations. What an amazing reference and in fantastic condition. It's probably my favourite vintage piece. Wear it in good health and don't put in near a safe

crowncollection · 7 February 2016, 04:22 PM

Nice piece congrats

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chrissieboy · 7 February 2016, 08:03 PM

Beautiful. Condition looks fantastic and I love the chamfer on the lugs.

I love this reference and it makes my 2003 mint exp2 look rubbish!!

Brisman · 7 February 2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chrissieboy

Beautiful. Condition looks fantastic and I love the chamfer on the lugs.

I love this reference and it makes my 2003 mint exp2 look rubbish!!

Not at all, that reference 16570 is a great watch for sure, by no means rubbish.

swish77 · 8 February 2016, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by btmclemore

I'm still in the process of upgrading mine. I've got a 2,900,*** serial number, and a straight second hand. My next step is to replace the refinished dial for a Mk 1 or MK 2.

I aspire to your watch.

Once again, sweet watch.

Cool project. You should look over at VFR for a loose dial for your 1655, maybe even a hand set, depending on your plans. You could also post a WTB. Pricey, yes, but worth it in the end. Good luck!

Thanks, all, for the comments on my 1655!

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Nicely done! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	A huge congratulations. What an amazing reference and in fantastic condition. It's probably my favourite vintage piece. Wear it in good health and don't put in near a safe __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Nice piece congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

7 February 2016, 12:01 PM	#33
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	Beaut! Still on my list for another birth year watch...

7 February 2016, 04:02 PM	#35
Nobody.Move "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 266	That's a terrific Exp II.

7 February 2016, 08:03 PM	#38
chrissieboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Watch: Subc, zblue, YM b Posts: 121	Beautiful. Condition looks fantastic and I love the chamfer on the lugs. I love this reference and it makes my 2003 mint exp2 look rubbish!!

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