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pablofields · 4 January 2010, 05:36 PM

Found this suspect 1655 off the beaten track. Outfit called The Watch Company (dba on ebay as "watchco1974").

http://www.goantiques.com/detail,rol...5,2188844.html

The dial appears to be fake. Wrong style coronet for a "T Swiss T" dial. Also the "T"s are inside the minute markers, another telltale sign. And, the hands do not look authentic.

And then there is the pile of crapola in the description: never circulated or worn

Original condition

ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref. 1655 STEVE McQUEEN Channel: Estate Items
Year: 1972
Price: $14800.00 USD
Description: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with 1100 feed backs, 99.2% positive. You can buy from us with confidence. ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref. 1655 TRITIUM LUME ORIGIAL DIAL ORIGINAL OYSTER .

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Dealer: The Watch Company
Contact: Lance E. Thomas - Email Dealer
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Price: $14,800.00 USD - Currency Converter

Shipping inside United States: $150.00
Shipping outside United States: $200.00

Description: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with 1100 feed backs, 99.2% positive. You can buy from us with confidence.
ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref. 1655 TRITIUM LUME ORIGIAL DIAL ORIGINAL OYSTER DEPLOYMENT LOGO BRACELET; so Called: "STEVE McQUEEN". Serial No. 3,400,865. Never circulated or worn; new/but old stock. Remarkable original condition. The bracelet is full length, original to this watch. Note: I have noticed that other examples of this rare model have had the bracelet replaced with a 1990s screw down linked bracelet, which substracts from value! This watch is absolutely the most collectible of it's kind. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
DIAL: Tritium Lume original dial with a bright orange GMT pointer hand; free of absolutely any fade. Like new/but old stock dial. Note: The sweep second hand has the double dots; correct only for this model.
CASE and BRACELET: Like new/but old stock condition. Fold over linked original design bracelet, free of stretch or imperfection. Case has the original surface finish, free of use.
NOTE: Please view our return policy for exchanges and returns.
OTHER NICE FEATURES: All images provided here are of the actual watch. We securely and safely ship with U.S. Priority Mail domestically and overseas. We insure all shipments with St. Pauls Travelers Insurance Co. We accept credit card payments ; our paypal I.D. is . We will ship immediately upon receipt. We also accept Personal Check, Money Order, Cashiers Check, wire transfer. We ship U.S. Priority Mail Service U.S. for $250.00; overseas $300.00.
Status: For Sale Reference#: VW868
Condition: Like new Year: 1972
Country: Switzerland Maker: Rolex Watch Co., Geneva, Switzerland

Title: ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref. 1655 STEVE McQUEEN Style: Explorer II
Materials: stainless Type: Explorer II

idk01 · 4 January 2010, 05:50 PM

That bezel looks way off the mark to me too Pablo, the 4's are a huge giveaway, the rehaut also looks wrong, angle is way off, opinions guys, Buddy Steve (Lol-x) and Pav, your proud owners, show em off guys :-)

Lol-x · 4 January 2010, 07:10 PM

Yep that's a fakearoo boo boo bee doo

Steer clear of that one for sure. I agree with all the above

onkyo · 4 January 2010, 09:15 PM

Looks fake even on my iPhone.

4 January 2010, 05:36 PM	#1
pablofields "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 585	1655--What do Do? Found this suspect 1655 off the beaten track. Outfit called The Watch Company (dba on ebay as "watchco1974"). http://www.goantiques.com/detail,rol...5,2188844.html The dial appears to be fake. Wrong style coronet for a "T Swiss T" dial. Also the "T"s are inside the minute markers, another telltale sign. And, the hands do not look authentic. And then there is the pile of crapola in the description: never circulated or worn Original condition ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref. 1655 STEVE McQUEEN Channel: Estate Items Year: 1972 Price: $14800.00 USD Description: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with 1100 feed backs, 99.2% positive. You can buy from us with confidence. ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref. 1655 TRITIUM LUME ORIGIAL DIAL ORIGINAL OYSTER . Estate Items > Watches Dealer: The Watch Company Contact: Lance E. Thomas - Email Dealer Add Item To Basket Continue Shopping Price: $14,800.00 USD - Currency Converter Shipping inside United States: $150.00 Shipping outside United States: $200.00 Description: We have been selling vintage watches on E-Bay since 1998 as watchco1974 with 1100 feed backs, 99.2% positive. You can buy from us with confidence. ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref. 1655 TRITIUM LUME ORIGIAL DIAL ORIGINAL OYSTER DEPLOYMENT LOGO BRACELET; so Called: "STEVE McQUEEN". Serial No. 3,400,865. Never circulated or worn; new/but old stock. Remarkable original condition. The bracelet is full length, original to this watch. Note: I have noticed that other examples of this rare model have had the bracelet replaced with a 1990s screw down linked bracelet, which substracts from value! This watch is absolutely the most collectible of it's kind. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME. DIAL: Tritium Lume original dial with a bright orange GMT pointer hand; free of absolutely any fade. Like new/but old stock dial. Note: The sweep second hand has the double dots; correct only for this model. CASE and BRACELET: Like new/but old stock condition. Fold over linked original design bracelet, free of stretch or imperfection. Case has the original surface finish, free of use. NOTE: Please view our return policy for exchanges and returns. OTHER NICE FEATURES: All images provided here are of the actual watch. We securely and safely ship with U.S. Priority Mail domestically and overseas. We insure all shipments with St. Pauls Travelers Insurance Co. We accept credit card payments ; our paypal I.D. is . We will ship immediately upon receipt. We also accept Personal Check, Money Order, Cashiers Check, wire transfer. We ship U.S. Priority Mail Service U.S. for $250.00; overseas $300.00. Status: For Sale Reference#: VW868 Condition: Like new Year: 1972 Country: Switzerland Maker: Rolex Watch Co., Geneva, Switzerland Title: ROLEX EXPLORER II Ref. 1655 STEVE McQUEEN Style: Explorer II Materials: stainless Type: Explorer II Attached Images

4 January 2010, 05:50 PM	#2
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	That bezel looks way off the mark to me too Pablo, the 4's are a huge giveaway, the rehaut also looks wrong, angle is way off, opinions guys, Buddy Steve (Lol-x) and Pav, your proud owners, show em off guys :-) __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

4 January 2010, 07:10 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Yep that's a fakearoo boo boo bee doo Steer clear of that one for sure. I agree with all the above __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 January 2010, 09:15 PM	#4
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Looks fake even on my iPhone.

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