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ChrisInAtlanta · 9 December 2008, 08:30 AM

Here are some photos of my Rolex Explorer II 1655 Orange Hand. I bought this watch new in 1982.

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I have the original box, original receipt (no serial number), warranty certificate (wrong serial number but my name/address, a recent thread), TWO "Rolex Explorer" booklets, a "Your Rolex Oyster" booklet, and a large "Oyster" booklet (all booklets 1982), as well as an extra band link. It has been serviced twice by Rolex, through AD's, but no paperwork.

Worn daily for ten years, has been sitting in the hall closet for the last 15 years.

For fun, go back and look at the dial. . . A couple of interesting things. The pointed Rolex crown. Better yet, look at the "Superlative Chronometer" and "Officially Certified". The "C's" line up vertically, making it a "Rail Dial" watch. Prof. Rolex's detailed post on Explorer II's in WatchTalkForums.com (another recent thread) indicates that this is a very rare thing in a 1655 Explorer II. A rare style of a rare watch, it seems. I just reviewed a couple of dozen photos of 1655 dials, and didn't see one like it (Prof. Rolex's aside).

Any ideas on value?

Wow!

Chris

buz-lh · 9 December 2008, 11:24 AM

No idea what it's worth Chris but it sure is neat. Congrats. Are you thinking of selling?

mking0714 · 9 December 2008, 05:18 PM

Beautiful piece. With today's poor economy in the US, the value is about $15K...... Crazy how a year ago, I saw them going for $18K-25K!. Enjoy it or sell it and have someone else enjoy it!.

JJ Irani · 9 December 2008, 05:20 PM

Vintage classic.

Is that crystal sapphire or acrylic?

JJ

ChrisInAtlanta · 9 December 2008, 11:25 PM

Yes, I think that it's headed for a new owner. Considering that I have only worn it a couple of times in the last 15 years.

The crystal is acrylic. I know that I can polish it better with Poly Watch.

Chris

jdf55568 · 29 December 2008, 02:25 AM

very nice watch

polex · 30 December 2008, 12:06 PM

This is "the watch", enjoy it. Don´t sell

I´m very happy with mine

Spark · 17 January 2009, 05:58 AM

Hi Chris,
Great reference

My watch is a non Rail 1655 from 1979 with the same coronet as your exhibits

9 December 2008, 08:30 AM	#1
ChrisInAtlanta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 28	My Explorer II 1655 Orange Hand Here are some photos of my Rolex Explorer II 1655 Orange Hand. I bought this watch new in 1982. ] I have the original box, original receipt (no serial number), warranty certificate (wrong serial number but my name/address, a recent thread), TWO "Rolex Explorer" booklets, a "Your Rolex Oyster" booklet, and a large "Oyster" booklet (all booklets 1982), as well as an extra band link. It has been serviced twice by Rolex, through AD's, but no paperwork. Worn daily for ten years, has been sitting in the hall closet for the last 15 years. For fun, go back and look at the dial. . . A couple of interesting things. The pointed Rolex crown. Better yet, look at the "Superlative Chronometer" and "Officially Certified". The "C's" line up vertically, making it a "Rail Dial" watch. Prof. Rolex's detailed post on Explorer II's in WatchTalkForums.com (another recent thread) indicates that this is a very rare thing in a 1655 Explorer II. A rare style of a rare watch, it seems. I just reviewed a couple of dozen photos of 1655 dials, and didn't see one like it (Prof. Rolex's aside). Any ideas on value? Wow! Chris

9 December 2008, 11:24 AM	#2
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	No idea what it's worth Chris but it sure is neat. Congrats. Are you thinking of selling? __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

9 December 2008, 05:18 PM	#3
mking0714 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Morgan King Location: Pasadena Watch: Pop Watch Posts: 111	Rolex 1655 Beautiful piece. With today's poor economy in the US, the value is about $15K...... Crazy how a year ago, I saw them going for $18K-25K!. Enjoy it or sell it and have someone else enjoy it!.

9 December 2008, 05:20 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Vintage classic. Is that crystal sapphire or acrylic? JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 January 2009, 05:58 AM	#8
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Hi Chris, Great reference My watch is a non Rail 1655 from 1979 with the same coronet as your exhibits Attached Images

9 December 2008, 11:25 PM	#5
ChrisInAtlanta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 28	Yes, I think that it's headed for a new owner. Considering that I have only worn it a couple of times in the last 15 years. The crystal is acrylic. I know that I can polish it better with Poly Watch. Chris

29 December 2008, 02:25 AM	#6
jdf55568 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: spain Posts: 12	very nice watch

30 December 2008, 12:06 PM	#7
polex Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Pablo Location: Argentina Watch: Rolex Posts: 19	This is "the watch", enjoy it. Don´t sell I´m very happy with mine

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