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Maybe this is the reason why I love it so much!
Here's mine:
If I can, I wil try to find a second one... I am still hesitating between a straight second hand, like yours and the rail dial...
Best,
Nicolas.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-02-24 06:57:29
The orange hand Rolex Explorer 1655
Affectionately referred to as the "Steve McQueen".
Here is an nice example of the early straight seconds hand version from the early 70's.
Here is an nice example of the early straight seconds hand version from the early 70's.
Lovely. A great watch, totally misunderstood when in production.
Maybe this is the reason why I love it so much!
Here's mine:
If I can, I wil try to find a second one... I am still hesitating between a straight second hand, like yours and the rail dial...
Best,
Nicolas.
If I am guessing right MK4 lovely
I have wondered when the cutoff from straight seconds to bubble seconds occurred.
Best
Bill
Best
Bill
As Nico said very misunderstood in the beginning
Now very much appreciated with collectors worldwide.
Bill
Bill
Bill, you have a great looking 1655 straight hand right there!
Enjoy it well!
Best,
Jon
Best,
Jon
The crown on the MK2 version is an ineresting one
It sort of has drop in the last leg. Looks like a drunken crown.
Best
Bill
Best
Bill
What a clean example ! Wow...
here's my late 1970's rail dial, with a faded orange hand
I'm not always looking for watches with box and papers, but this one came with everything....
I'm not always looking for watches with box and papers, but this one came with everything....
Mine is complete also
Came to me as a full set box and papers.
It also included the original bracelet and end links. I like both the original thin bracelet as well as the thicker one I have on the watch.
Best
Bill
It also included the original bracelet and end links. I like both the original thin bracelet as well as the thicker one I have on the watch.
Best
Bill
When you really love a watch, havng the full set is really cool. Bravo Bill.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-02-24 06:57:29
a great watch Bill.
my brother loves his because it tells the time and is accurate (he's not a WIS). i may have a pic somewhere.
yep, not much black left...
yep, not much black left in it. its only recently been serviced, but he wanted several things left original like bezel, hands, dial.
it was passed to him after his father in law died so it stays on his wrist 24/7.
best
G
Great looking watch
I don't see any harm leaving it as it is. The only thing could be done ab=nd keep the originality and feel is to get the bezel re enameled.
Best
Bill
Best
Bill
my brother will never change...
my brother will never change it as he's been taught about originality by the vintage shop in burlington arcade.
Love the photos and great example . . .
Here is mine . . currently in getting a tune up and can't wait to get it back home 
And I know it's not everyone's taste, but that darn orange hand that seduced me on the 1655 convinced me to grab his younger and bigger brother as well
And I know it's not everyone's taste, but that darn orange hand that seduced me on the 1655 convinced me to grab his younger and bigger brother as well
Aaah, Sean. This 1655 of yours is really superb. Very good condition and great patina! [nt]
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That is a great set you have
I have yet to see its modern brother in the flesh.
Thanks for sharing.
Bill
Thanks for sharing.
Bill
You know, I had never ever observed the differences with the straight second hand!...
Nice post, and a beautiful example - as are the others that have been posted.
Indeed, a beautiful understated vintage sports Rolex.
Thanks for sharing.
cheers Tony
I will have to show it to you, in the real, next time. A big charm! [nt]
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Some understated Rolex charm
A very well balance execution.
Great watch with a strong presence a little competition for the PloProf.
Best
Bill
Great watch with a strong presence a little competition for the PloProf.
Best
Bill