Which one you choose for these 2 1655?

[lotte]

I have a plan to sell one, which one I should keep?

Thanks for every comment

[harry in montreal]

The crown guards are all polished down on the watch on the right. Photo 2

[1675-David]

the one on the left, from what I can see the case looks a lot sharper..

[RolexJNJ]

Left is the better watch

[swish77]

Tough decision, because I much prefer the patina on the one on the right. It would pop more on the wrist. But that case has been polished too much, so I'd go with the one on the left, assuming everything else is good/equal.

This might be a little nuts, but if they are both within the same serial number range (they both look like straight-hand MKIs with MKI bezels), perhaps you could swap the dial/hands in them to get the better dial in the better case. Just a thought. Good luck!

[yoast]

Originally Posted by swish77

Tough decision, because I much prefer the patina on the one on the right. It would pop more on the wrist. But that case has been polished too much, so I'd go with the one on the left, assuming everything else is good/equal.

This might be a little nuts, but if they are both within the same serial number range (they both look like straight-hand MKIs with MKI bezels), perhaps you could swap the dial/hands in them to get the better dial in the better case. Just a thought. Good luck!

*That*

[morafa4]

I'd go with the one on the left. The dial looks cleaner and doesn't have the tritium loss that the one on the right has, where the crystal meets the dial there has been some tritium loss (9,11,13 hour markers).

[swish77]

Originally Posted by morafa4

I'd go with the one on the left. The dial looks cleaner and doesn't have the tritium loss that the one on the right has, where the crystal meets the dial there has been some tritium loss (9,11,13 hour markers).

Not sure if that's tritium loss. Looks like it might be reflections from the crystal, but close-up shots of the dial would confirm.

[subtona]

agree left for the sharper case.

[ref1655]

tough call...the one on the left looks best upon initial review. it has a nice overall appearance & the dial/hands are aged just right for a watch of this vintage.

as far as the CGs are concerned, a side & top pic would help clarify whether the one on the right has been excessively ground-down/over-polished. as I recall, Rolex altered the shape of the crown guards during the latter stages of the original 1655's production to resemble those of a GMT...thus the CGs on a 1655 Mark I should have a unique look of their own, slightly different from those of a GMT.

'back in the day' no one paid too much attention to this kind of stuff...now it borders on the OCD/anal-retentive.

[theflywrist]

Overall I would definitely keep the one on the left.
Case looks much much nicer, and Patina is great too.
I do prefer the Patina on the watch on the right, but I guess sometimes you can't have it all! :D

[speedolex]

Originally Posted by lotte

I have a plan to sell one, which one I should keep?

Thanks for every comment

Keep the one on the right, sell me the one on the left.

[HL65]

For me I will go against the consensus here and would keep one on right. Looks like a nice example w great patina and killer orange hand. Very rare to see two MK1 1655 both with MK1 bezels. The case also looks from the few pics to be honest case not touched up and for me CG's look fine too. Ones on earliest examples are thinner and a bit different shape than later ones. Good luck wth your decision!

[ref1655]

Originally Posted by HL65

...CG's look fine too. Ones on earliest examples are thinner and a bit different shape than later ones.

exactly...and with that keen observation/reference point in mind, the CGs on the left model should look more like the ones on the right. if they are both original Mk I models with the original case intact, the discrepancy shouldn't be that noticeable.

looking down at mine, I'm noticing that the CGs are shaped more like the ones on the right...slightly curvier & sculpted in appearance. the example on the left has a more beveled look (see back of watch) & the case-to-crown variance is also different between the two examples. incidentally, I've never had my case polished...just the SS bracelet during periodic service intervals.

the real question is...which one of these two examples would you consider buying or would you hold off to 'explore' other options/offerings.

[Frogman4me]

Originally Posted by HL65

For me I will go against the consensus here and would keep one on right. Looks like a nice example w great patina and killer orange hand. Very rare to see two MK1 1655 both with MK1 bezels. The case also looks from the few pics to be honest case not touched up and for me CG's look fine too. Ones on earliest examples are thinner and a bit different shape than later ones. Good luck wth your decision!

I am with Ken on this one. Love the patina on the right

[springer]

I was surprised to see so many responses for the one on the left. I agree with Ken, the case on the right is much fuller and would be my first choice based on the photos. I also like the dial much better found on the second watch.

If you like the defined chamfers like on the first watch, it would not take much to have them added to the second watch. I wouldn't call the second watch over-polished based on the many over-polished watches that I have seen in the past. Better photos would help make a more informed opinion on either watch.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by springer

I was surprised to see so many responses for the one on the left. I agree with Ken, the case on the right is much fuller and would be my first choice based on the photos. I also like the dial much better found on the second watch.

If you like the defined chamfers like on the first watch, it would not take much to have them added to the second watch. I wouldn't call the second watch over-polished based on the many over-polished watches that I have seen in the past. Better photos would help make a more informed opinion on either watch.

Spot on John and clearly nobody would buy a watch based on those pics so clear shots of all of the lugs at angles as well as other pics would be needed to give a true opinion. Again based on few shots I easily choose the right. The case looks honest and better of the two just based on these shots not to mention the better patina and much better looking orange hand. If OP wants best advice I suggest posting more shots.

[nycpassat]

Much prefer the right

[Jfullm42]

Left, case and bezel appear stronger. Shame though because I like the orange on the right's GMT hand more

[crowncollection]

Left IMHO

[blowfish89]

Right. Better looking dial and GMT hand, everything else is secondary to me.

[lotte]

Thanks a lot for all comment. This is the more pic for the one on the Left

[lotte]

This one on the right

[Vincent65]

None of the photos are showing here so I can's see anything, but I agree with Ken anyway!

[fusionstorm]

I'd swap the bezels, and keep the one on the right.

[ref1655]

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

I'd swap the bezels, and keep the one on the right.

that's a good call...with two watches of the same genre, the OP could create a very nice hybrid 1655 & it would still be authentic/period-correct.

[dddl]

I'd keep the one on the right.