Sam Rotandi and his superb 1655. I tried to take a picture without flash, in the night, just with the light of the restaurant we were. The second picture was taken with the flash: The pleasure to see this nice 1655, to meet a long time virtual friend, and...
To visit the Vlad and to survive lol Great pics my friend despite the lighting at the restaurant ! Great you both meant another fellow PuristS from afar Cheers Robin
Nico, love the Explorer II 1655, but prices seemed to be very sharp at the moment. I have a slight preference for the straight-hand over the lollipop-hand, but both versions are winners in my book. Cheers, Ken
The problem is not to find a straight or a not straight one, the problem is to find a nice one. Nicely patined, in a nice condition. After, the straight or not straight hand is is a matter of taste. Personally, patina and condition first. Best, Nicolas
This is one reference, which has been elusive to me, so far . As you said, it\'s less to find one, but more to find a real nice one ! Your visitor\'s seems to tick all the right boxes.. Cheers & Best, hs
Sam and Nico and even Robin, I will be travelling to Amsterdam, Munich, and Switzerland this month, if virtual can become reality again, feel free to meet up. Cheers.
Mk III rail dial. f all the Explorer IIs, the MkI (straight hand) and MkIII (rail dial) are the more expensive models today. Even more so if you find one complete set. A nice piece you have there. Great pixs and subject!