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Old 15 October 2020, 10:39 AM   #31
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Beautiful dial. Congratulations!
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Old 15 October 2020, 10:45 AM   #32
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That is a stunning example of a 16550. The dial having a slightly darker patina than the lume looks amazing. And the bezel looks like it just came from the factory! Congrats.

Does anybody know why some dials went cream and some stayed white from the same manufacture years? There’s quite a lot of variety with the 16550s.


I’m no expert but I believe the only the cream dials have the gold hour marker rings (1980s). The dials that come with black markers will not turn cream (newer models with different dial paint). I have only heard this from someone and I’m not positive on this info.


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Old 15 October 2020, 10:46 AM   #33
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I will be looking to get one in the future. Congratulation!
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Old 15 October 2020, 10:47 AM   #34
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Just got mine today too! Congrats! That cream looks great.


Congrats! Please do share photos!


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Old 15 October 2020, 10:48 AM   #35
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I will be looking to get one in the future. Congratulation!


Quick! They’re climbing fast


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Old 15 October 2020, 10:56 AM   #36
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There’s just something so clean about the way it looks. Especially coming from owning basically only black dial watches.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=769893


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Old 15 October 2020, 11:17 AM   #37
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There’s just something so clean about the way it looks. Especially coming from owning basically only black dial watches.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=769893


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I agree. These are starting to become more popular than ever
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Old 15 October 2020, 11:19 AM   #38
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Beauty!!!!


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Old 15 October 2020, 11:23 AM   #39
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love the dial, but I have to ask what is going on with that bezel?
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Old 15 October 2020, 11:29 AM   #40
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<-----16550 = Best Explorer II ever! Have loved & trusted this Rolex for 35 years. Still my first & favorite of all time.
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Old 15 October 2020, 11:35 AM   #41
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love the dial, but I have to ask what is going on with that bezel?
Never mind. My bad. Thought it was a 16570

It is gorgeous!
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Old 15 October 2020, 12:11 PM   #42
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&lt;-----16550 = Best Explorer II ever! Have loved & trusted this Rolex for 35 years. Still my first & favorite of all time.


Oh hey there! Truly stunning reference. I can’t get my eyes off the dial. It’s truly something special. I doubt it could be replicated. It’s a subtle sandy color but has depth to it depending on the lighting. Enjoy yours for many years to come!
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Old 15 October 2020, 12:12 PM   #43
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Never mind. My bad. Thought it was a 16570



It is gorgeous!


Haha all good


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Old 15 October 2020, 12:15 PM   #44
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I love vintage and I’m loving on that dial!
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Old 15 October 2020, 01:15 PM   #45
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creamy!!
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Old 15 October 2020, 01:29 PM   #46
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Wow that is really somethin! Very cool. Congrats on a great watch!
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Old 15 October 2020, 01:35 PM   #47
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Congrats. That is a beautiful watch!
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Old 15 October 2020, 02:40 PM   #48
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Congrats, cool piece.
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Old 15 October 2020, 08:14 PM   #49
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Fantastic shots and an even better pick up! Congratulations!
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Old 15 October 2020, 11:01 PM   #50
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Cream dial looks great! Congrats!
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Old 16 October 2020, 12:19 AM   #51
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Wow, what a stunner! These cream dialed Exp II's are really special collectors pieces. Looks fantastic with your daytona and SD4K. Nice pick up!
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Old 16 October 2020, 04:21 AM   #52
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Very cool indeed - congrats!
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Old 16 October 2020, 04:31 AM   #53
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Beautiful. There’s something about the cream, rail dial that makes it truly unique.
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Old 16 October 2020, 04:34 AM   #54
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That's a color Rolex should consider doing as a dial option IMO
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Old 16 October 2020, 04:46 AM   #55
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Old 16 October 2020, 05:12 AM   #56
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Love that dial awesome


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Old 21 October 2020, 01:23 AM   #57
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Cream. Rail. WG Surrounds. 1980's Serial KILLER!
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Old 21 October 2020, 01:56 AM   #58
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So this creamy 16550 arrived and I can’t help but share. First vintage and definitely not the last. Was always on the fence about vintage but wow, so much character in the oldies!




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What a beautiful watch. The dial is sublime
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Old 21 October 2020, 03:12 AM   #59
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Outstanding! Love that dial and red GMT hand.
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Old 21 October 2020, 03:16 AM   #60
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congratulations....i really like the polar bigtime....thinking about wanting one....just not yet!
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