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rkjjeep · 24 January 2015, 11:57 PM

I received this watch in 1976 as a graduation present and have worn it nearly every day since then. It's been cleaned and serviced maybe three times and no parts (other than crystal and band) have been changed. It runs great but needs a crystal and band and probably a service. I know all about the crazy reputation of this watch. My father ordered a plain Explorer and this came in by mistake. He apologized about the "wrong" watch and I've been thanking him ever since.

I sent it off to Dallas and they seem disinterested in doing what I've requested. They said they "might" have to change parts that would make it less collectible and I had them send it back.

I am looking for a recommendation for HONEST watch repair in the Ann Arbor Detroit MI area that will do what I need.

Thanks!!!!!!!

omitohud · 25 January 2015, 03:24 AM

ABCwatchwerks in Los Angeles is highly regarded and have used myself with good satisfaction. They know vintage.

AS1 · 25 January 2015, 03:34 AM

nice background story! agree with Sam's recommendation. would love to see a photo of the watch on here!

rkjjeep · 25 January 2015, 04:07 AM

I'll post a picture as soon as I get it back from Rolex Dallas. I also have my father's very nice 1954.

RC2 · 26 January 2015, 09:24 AM

Nice mistake he made

omitohud · 26 January 2015, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkjjeep

I'll post a picture as soon as I get it back from Rolex Dallas. I also have my father's very nice 1954.

Please do as well as ur other watch. We luv pics here.👍

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Brushpup · 29 January 2015, 04:02 PM

Yes, please post them both, and welcome to the forum.

rkjjeep · 30 January 2015, 11:08 AM

I'll try to post pics this weekend. It is a straight second hand watch with ser # in 3,300,000 range. Original hands and dial, crystal replaced in 2004 and will need another crystal. The 2004 service included crown and tube and crystal. My mother just added info to the story. Dad ordered me a regular explorer and the dealer gave him a deal on this watch as it had been sitting there unwanted in the case, maybe for as long as 2 years. Bought in may of 76.

Tools · 30 January 2015, 11:36 AM

Sounds like a sweet watch.

I prefer the GMT's and Exp IIs to the other offerings..

rkjjeep · 1 February 2015, 07:02 AM

Got it back from Rolex Dallas today. They had called my AD and said they would clean and check it but would not guarantee original hands and dial would still be on it so I had them return it without work. It keeps great time, bottom of crystal is scarred. I think I have found a place on the W side of MI to replace crystal, clean and check.

nsumner · 1 February 2015, 07:28 AM

Beautiful 1665, looks like it will clean up nicely with minimal intervention.

AS1 · 1 February 2015, 07:42 AM

nice, agree it doesn't look like it needs very much work!

24 January 2015, 11:57 PM	#1
rkjjeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 31	1974 Explorer II Orange Hand I received this watch in 1976 as a graduation present and have worn it nearly every day since then. It's been cleaned and serviced maybe three times and no parts (other than crystal and band) have been changed. It runs great but needs a crystal and band and probably a service. I know all about the crazy reputation of this watch. My father ordered a plain Explorer and this came in by mistake. He apologized about the "wrong" watch and I've been thanking him ever since. I sent it off to Dallas and they seem disinterested in doing what I've requested. They said they "might" have to change parts that would make it less collectible and I had them send it back. I am looking for a recommendation for HONEST watch repair in the Ann Arbor Detroit MI area that will do what I need. Thanks!!!!!!!

26 January 2015, 09:24 AM	#5
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Nice mistake he made __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

29 January 2015, 04:02 PM	#7
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Yes, please post them both, and welcome to the forum. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

30 January 2015, 11:36 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Sounds like a sweet watch. I prefer the GMT's and Exp IIs to the other offerings.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 February 2015, 07:02 AM	#10
rkjjeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 31	Got it back Got it back from Rolex Dallas today. They had called my AD and said they would clean and check it but would not guarantee original hands and dial would still be on it so I had them return it without work. It keeps great time, bottom of crystal is scarred. I think I have found a place on the W side of MI to replace crystal, clean and check.

25 January 2015, 03:24 AM	#2
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	ABCwatchwerks in Los Angeles is highly regarded and have used myself with good satisfaction. They know vintage.

25 January 2015, 03:34 AM	#3
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	nice background story! agree with Sam's recommendation. would love to see a photo of the watch on here!

25 January 2015, 04:07 AM	#4
rkjjeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 31	I'll post a picture as soon as I get it back from Rolex Dallas. I also have my father's very nice 1954.

30 January 2015, 11:08 AM	#8
rkjjeep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 31	I'll try to post pics this weekend. It is a straight second hand watch with ser # in 3,300,000 range. Original hands and dial, crystal replaced in 2004 and will need another crystal. The 2004 service included crown and tube and crystal. My mother just added info to the story. Dad ordered me a regular explorer and the dealer gave him a deal on this watch as it had been sitting there unwanted in the case, maybe for as long as 2 years. Bought in may of 76.

1 February 2015, 07:28 AM	#11
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	Beautiful 1665, looks like it will clean up nicely with minimal intervention.

1 February 2015, 07:42 AM	#12
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	nice, agree it doesn't look like it needs very much work!

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