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CKLinLA · 26 March 2009, 10:24 AM

This is my Explorer II. It has a 631xxxx serial number, so its from around 1979.
I have never been sure whether its a true "orange hand".
The extra hour hand looks Orange, but I have read (online) that the hand colour
was switched to red in the mid 1970s. Does anyone know more on this?

hflee55 · 27 March 2009, 02:00 PM

very cool!

Psmith · 27 March 2009, 03:53 PM

One of my fave vintage models - please post some more pics if/when you can

Cheers

kcmo · 28 March 2009, 12:25 AM

Cool!

CKLinLA · 28 March 2009, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

One of my fave vintage models - please post some more pics if/when you can

Its the only pic I have of it right now. I had just taken a pic of the serial numbers and decided to do this as a wallpaper for the pc ... and to use as my icon. I just joined the forum!

CKLinLA · 31 March 2009, 12:26 AM

Here's a second pic of the watch...

JF23 · 31 March 2009, 03:33 AM

Beautiful!

CKLinLA · 31 March 2009, 04:25 AM

I reworked the original photo some and got to thise ... ...

postiff · 31 March 2009, 04:55 AM

Very nice watch I wish I could help with info but the explorer is not my area.

CharlieG · 31 March 2009, 08:40 AM

Nice pics but it looks like someone polished this watch with a scouring pad?

buz-lh · 31 March 2009, 09:46 AM

I swear I've met some of the nicest people from NY. I also think that watch is awesome.

pirchryn · 31 March 2009, 10:10 AM

Nice looking watch...

CKLinLA · 1 April 2009, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieG

Nice pics but it looks like someone polished this watch with a scouring pad?

Is that it? or is it years of wear?

I took it into an AD, and asked them about polishing the bracelet.
They advised against it because they can only polish the bracelet but not the bezel
and it would look 'uneven'.

I am fairly certain its the original bracelet - a 78360.
Any advice?

Timber Loftis · 1 April 2009, 05:14 AM

A decent watchmaker should be able to polish the bezel. Take it to someone else.

Love your watch.

CharlieG · 1 April 2009, 11:25 AM

I think your bezel and bracelet can be properly polished. It looks to me like someone tried to polish it with something very abrasive. I don't think its normal wear.

Check out this thread. I just sent a couple of bracelets to Dalton after the positive reviews.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=72240

Perdu · 1 April 2009, 12:26 PM

How a tool watch should look. Congrats on having a great looking vintage watch.

CKLinLA · 1 April 2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieG

I think your bezel and bracelet can be properly polished. It looks to me like someone tried to polish it with something very abrasive. I don't think its normal wear.

Check out this thread. I just sent a couple of bracelets to Dalton after the positive reviews.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=72240

Thanks Charlie,
The results look really good and is an eye opener.
Now I have to decide whether to let the watch stay in its kinda battered well used look, or restore it to well cared for look ... ... I do like that right now I can wear the watch without being 'careful'.

26 March 2009, 10:24 AM	#1
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Explorer II 1979 This is my Explorer II. It has a 631xxxx serial number, so its from around 1979. I have never been sure whether its a true "orange hand". The extra hour hand looks Orange, but I have read (online) that the hand colour was switched to red in the mid 1970s. Does anyone know more on this?

27 March 2009, 03:53 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	One of my fave vintage models - please post some more pics if/when you can Cheers __________________

31 March 2009, 12:26 AM	#6
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Here's a second pic of the watch... __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

31 March 2009, 04:25 AM	#8
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	I reworked the original photo some and got to thise ... ... __________________ Explorer II 1655; Day Date 1803; Submariner 14060; Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660; 5-Digit Datejusts; Perpetual Date 1500 and 15000; Pelagos FXD M25707B; Omega Dynamic 'Targa Florio' 5291.51.07; 'Good Planet' GMT 232.30.44.22.03.001; Planet Ocean 215.30.40.20.03.002; Zenith Chronomaster Original 03.3200.3600/22.M3200.

31 March 2009, 09:46 AM	#11
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I swear I've met some of the nicest people from NY. I also think that watch is awesome. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

27 March 2009, 02:00 PM	#2
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	very cool!

28 March 2009, 12:25 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Cool!

31 March 2009, 03:33 AM	#7
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Beautiful!

31 March 2009, 04:55 AM	#9
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	Very nice watch I wish I could help with info but the explorer is not my area.

31 March 2009, 08:40 AM	#10
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	Nice pics but it looks like someone polished this watch with a scouring pad?

31 March 2009, 10:10 AM	#12
pirchryn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: Sub SS Posts: 110	Nice looking watch...

1 April 2009, 05:14 AM	#14
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	A decent watchmaker should be able to polish the bezel. Take it to someone else. Love your watch.

1 April 2009, 11:25 AM	#15
CharlieG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Charlie Location: NY Posts: 1,135	I think your bezel and bracelet can be properly polished. It looks to me like someone tried to polish it with something very abrasive. I don't think its normal wear. Check out this thread. I just sent a couple of bracelets to Dalton after the positive reviews. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=72240

1 April 2009, 12:26 PM	#16
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	How a tool watch should look. Congrats on having a great looking vintage watch. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

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