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chainy · 4 February 2008, 06:16 AM

I am thinking about purchasing this Explorer 2 with Orange Hand, its in great condition with papers - what should I expect to pay? (£ or $)

koronet-kid · 4 February 2008, 06:21 AM

hi chainy

great find a nice orange hand explorer with out papers is about £9.5k i would guess with papers you would have to pay at least 11k+ good luck hope you buy it, great investment too can only go skyward.

regards sean

Spark · 4 February 2008, 06:41 AM

Hi,
Sean is about right with his estimate on price from a dealer, but you should be able to get it a little cheaper privately.
Good luck with the deal and hopefully you can join our little band of 1655 owners on TRF

Lobo · 4 February 2008, 07:01 AM

Impossible buy good a Explorer II 1655 for 11K dolars! I payed 18K in this one:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...Z/DSC04752.jpg
Regards, Lobo.

Letsgodiving · 4 February 2008, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobo

Impossible buy good a Explorer II 1655 for 11K dolars! I payed 18K in this one:
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...Z/DSC04752.jpg
Regards, Lobo.

They're talking pounds.

mike · 4 February 2008, 07:13 AM

Depending on variant and condition I've seen asking prices from 16K loose to pushing 30K complete.

Lobo · 4 February 2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

They're talking pounds.

Sorry!

Regards, Lobo.

chainy · 4 February 2008, 07:37 AM

Thanks for the speedy responses and sharing your thought's. The price of this model seem's to fluctuate between £8.5k to £17.5k in the UK, and I was quoted £20k for the exact model last week from a well known dealer in London. I understand the condition, with or without papers and service history all have an impact on the end price, but there does not seem to be a recognised guide price for Explorer 2's, Submariner & Sea Dweller Comex model's.... thought's?

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 February 2008, 08:20 AM

Who sells the watch? Can you have it authenticated BEFORE paying for it?

BiG JeEzY · 4 February 2008, 08:23 AM

I've seen people selling an authentic 24 hour bezel for the 1655 Orange hand Explorer II for over $2000 USD. And that's just the bezel!

teo · 4 February 2008, 03:21 PM

Wow $2000 for just the bezel. I think its getting crazy.

Orchi · 4 February 2008, 03:33 PM

Err buddies...here's the Ref 1655 that Orchi has...n though it's not exactly orange...it still cost a lot...

Trurolexer · 4 February 2008, 04:14 PM

Hope you success buy that masterpiece. The best Rolex sport model.
Is that yours, Orchi buddy? Beautiful...Cantik...

Orchi · 4 February 2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Beautiful...Cantik...

Err yes buddy...bisa Orchi punya...

Trurolexer · 4 February 2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err yes buddy...bisa Orchi punya...

I believe you have nice vintage collection. In your other posted you said you have 6452, right? Beautiful collection you have. I curious here to see all your collection!!! Can you post all your collection pics, Buddy? Thanks, Buddy...

Lol-x · 4 February 2008, 06:55 PM

I would have said $15K but I'm cheap so add a few $K and you are probably good

jac67 · 4 February 2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chainy

and I was quoted £20k for the exact model last week from a well known dealer in London.

20k GBP is way too much, now.

10k GBP is about the top-end at the moment.

John.

vukotab · 4 February 2008, 10:33 PM

Around 15 000 Euros.

Freccione 1655 · 7 February 2008, 05:14 AM

I track them weekly as I'm thinking about selling mine. They are around $17K US for average condition and around $20K - $24K with papers and great condition. Here is a chart I posted last month.

chainy · 11 February 2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freccione 1655

I track them weekly as I'm thinking about selling mine. They are around $17K US for average condition and around $20K - $24K with papers and great condition. Here is a chart I posted last month.

Thanks for posting this - very interesting. I guess if the rumours (Rolex releasing a GMT Orange Hand at Basel 2008) are true, the price of the 1655 will go through the roof!

scottschoe · 11 February 2008, 10:10 AM

Can we get a clearer shot of the dial? Is it just me or do the T's on the bottom of the dial look like I's?

dorsetpete · 13 February 2008, 10:09 AM

I have my 1655 in with RWC in UK for a service at the moment. The dealer who is handling it has just got back to me with the quotation from Rolex.
They say that on top of the £240 service charge they want an extra £40 because it is an old model and that they recomend a new bezell, at £80, as the old one is missing some paint.
What do my fellow forumeers make of that...

Orchi · 13 February 2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorsetpete

I have my 1655 in with RWC in UK for a service at the moment. The dealer who is handling it has just got back to me with the quotation from Rolex.
They say that on top of the £240 service charge they want an extra £40 because it is an old model and that they recomend a new bezell, at £80, as the old one is missing some paint.
What do my fellow forumeers make of that...

Err buddy Pete...welcome to the forum.

Secondly...the RWC in UK has accepted your 1655 for service...which means your watch is genuine to begin with.

Thirdly...you are in possession of a Rolex which could potentially be worth anything from 8,000 Pounds to 15,000 Pounds in the resale market...paying those amount to RWC to revive it to its original brilliant conditions...should be of a very little concern to you right now.

etp095 · 14 February 2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorsetpete

I have my 1655 in with RWC in UK for a service at the moment. The dealer who is handling it has just got back to me with the quotation from Rolex.
They say that on top of the £240 service charge they want an extra £40 because it is an old model and that they recomend a new bezell, at £80, as the old one is missing some paint.
What do my fellow forumeers make of that...

don't give up your bezel.

explorerII · 14 February 2008, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the info. Questions:
-My bracelet/band, where the Rolex engraving is, has a number 4 with a 71 right below it. Would this mean that the watch was manufactured in april 1971?

- I've serviced it throughout the years and the only things I have replaced are the glass and in 1994, the the ring with the 24 Hour markings.
I imagine as with a vintage automobile, the more original the better, but what things would detract from it's value if replaced?

regards,

Rodrigo

PS Why doesn't my signature picture appear if its less than 500 by 100 and is 15 kb?

av455 · 13 February 2008, 11:50 AM

Pete:
I would refuse the new bezell.
And absolutely don't let them touch your dial or hands!!!

As for the service - that sounds reasonable.

CPCC · 13 February 2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by av455

Pete:
I would refuse the new bezell.
And absolutely don't let them touch your dial or hands!!!

As for the service - that sounds reasonable.

Agreed

Sean84 · 13 February 2008, 01:15 PM

WOW! I had no idea that model Explorer II brought that kind of money.

explorerII · 14 February 2008, 09:24 AM

My brother saw one at At Burlington Arcade in London - Vintage Watch Company .
I emailed them and they answered:

Thank you for your e-mail, the price of this watch is £15,900.

Kind regards,

David Silver.

The Vintage Watch Company

24 Burlington Arcade
London
W1J 0PS

Tel:00 44 (0)20 7499 2032
Fax:00 44 (0)20 7499 2039

website: www.vintagewatchcompany.com

e-mail [email protected]

That´s what got me thinking about selling mine and I landed on this great forum!

mailman · 14 February 2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by explorerII

My brother saw one at At Burlington Arcade in London - Vintage Watch Company .
I emailed them and they answered:

Thank you for your e-mail, the price of this watch is £15,900.

Kind regards,

David Silver.

The Vintage Watch Company

24 Burlington Arcade
London
W1J 0PS

Tel:00 44 (0)20 7499 2032
Fax:00 44 (0)20 7499 2039

website: www.vintagewatchcompany.com

e-mail [email protected]

That´s what got me thinking about selling mine and I landed on this great forum!

You don't have a ball on the second hand Rodrigo, do you?

4 February 2008, 08:20 AM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Who sells the watch? Can you have it authenticated BEFORE paying for it? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 February 2008, 08:23 AM	#10
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I've seen people selling an authentic 24 hour bezel for the 1655 Orange hand Explorer II for over $2000 USD. And that's just the bezel! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

4 February 2008, 04:14 PM	#13
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Welcome To TRF... Hope you success buy that masterpiece. The best Rolex sport model. Is that yours, Orchi buddy? Beautiful...Cantik...

4 February 2008, 06:55 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,566	I would have said $15K but I'm cheap so add a few $K and you are probably good __________________ *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

11 February 2008, 10:10 AM	#21
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Can we get a clearer shot of the dial? Is it just me or do the T's on the bottom of the dial look like I's? __________________ __________________

4 February 2008, 06:21 AM	#2
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 676	hi chainy great find a nice orange hand explorer with out papers is about £9.5k i would guess with papers you would have to pay at least 11k+ good luck hope you buy it, great investment too can only go skyward. regards sean

4 February 2008, 06:41 AM	#3
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Hi, Sean is about right with his estimate on price from a dealer, but you should be able to get it a little cheaper privately. Good luck with the deal and hopefully you can join our little band of 1655 owners on TRF

4 February 2008, 07:01 AM	#4
Lobo Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brazil Posts: 57	Impossible buy good a Explorer II 1655 for 11K dolars! I payed 18K in this one: http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/a...Z/DSC04752.jpg Regards, Lobo.

4 February 2008, 07:13 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Depending on variant and condition I've seen asking prices from 16K loose to pushing 30K complete.

4 February 2008, 07:37 AM	#8
chainy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 21	Thanks for the speedy responses and sharing your thought's. The price of this model seem's to fluctuate between £8.5k to £17.5k in the UK, and I was quoted £20k for the exact model last week from a well known dealer in London. I understand the condition, with or without papers and service history all have an impact on the end price, but there does not seem to be a recognised guide price for Explorer 2's, Submariner & Sea Dweller Comex model's.... thought's?

4 February 2008, 03:21 PM	#11
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Wow $2000 for just the bezel. I think its getting crazy.

4 February 2008, 10:33 PM	#18
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Around 15 000 Euros.

13 February 2008, 10:09 AM	#22
dorsetpete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 3	I have my 1655 in with RWC in UK for a service at the moment. The dealer who is handling it has just got back to me with the quotation from Rolex. They say that on top of the £240 service charge they want an extra £40 because it is an old model and that they recomend a new bezell, at £80, as the old one is missing some paint. What do my fellow forumeers make of that...

14 February 2008, 10:56 PM	#25
explorerII Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: rodrigo Location: buenos aires, arg Watch: Explorer II 1655 Posts: 66	Questions Thanks for the info. Questions: -My bracelet/band, where the Rolex engraving is, has a number 4 with a 71 right below it. Would this mean that the watch was manufactured in april 1971? - I've serviced it throughout the years and the only things I have replaced are the glass and in 1994, the the ring with the 24 Hour markings. I imagine as with a vintage automobile, the more original the better, but what things would detract from it's value if replaced? regards, Rodrigo PS Why doesn't my signature picture appear if its less than 500 by 100 and is 15 kb?

13 February 2008, 11:50 AM	#26
av455 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael M. Location: Boise, ID Posts: 37	Pete: I would refuse the new bezell. And absolutely don't let them touch your dial or hands!!! As for the service - that sounds reasonable.

13 February 2008, 01:15 PM	#28
Sean84 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 96	WOW! I had no idea that model Explorer II brought that kind of money.

14 February 2008, 09:24 AM	#29
explorerII Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: rodrigo Location: buenos aires, arg Watch: Explorer II 1655 Posts: 66	My brother saw one at At Burlington Arcade in London - Vintage Watch Company . I emailed them and they answered: Thank you for your e-mail, the price of this watch is £15,900. Kind regards, David Silver. The Vintage Watch Company 24 Burlington Arcade London W1J 0PS Tel:00 44 (0)20 7499 2032 Fax:00 44 (0)20 7499 2039 website: www.vintagewatchcompany.com e-mail [email protected] That´s what got me thinking about selling mine and I landed on this great forum!

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