hi Nicolas

Mar 12, 2013,21:17 PM
 

Hi...see you again 'mate.Thanks for yr opinion.

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My first vintage 1655 Stright Hand

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 11th, 2013-22:24
Hi.. is my first vintage Rolex...please share your opinions/comment about this one... ...  

Sorry..I mean "Straight Hand"..and...

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 11th, 2013-22:34
can you guys tell me what dial(Mk 1 or 2) and bezel (Mk1,2,3) is this? Highly appreciate for all opinion/comment.... Best RDGs T

Very nice catch. And excellent first Vintage Rolex.

 
 By: amanico : March 12th, 2013-00:01
I must say that I love a lot the idea of a 1655 as a first Vintage Rolex, when most go for a Sub, or a GMT. Bravo! Best, Nicolas

hi Nicolas

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 12th, 2013-21:17
Hi...see you again ' for yr opinion.

A very nice example of the 1655

 
 By: Bill : March 12th, 2013-01:03
The bezel would be a MK2. MK the numbers are close to the inner edge. MK3 the font is thinner. I think the Bezel matches the dial. The dial has the crown with the little droop and the yellow patina serial range +/- 3mil - 5 mil. Could wider on both side o... 

thanks mr.Bill

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 13th, 2013-01:12
Based on previous owner, the dial is Mark 1 and the bezel is Mark 2.This 1665 is 3,5mil. series.

Very nice and big congrats!! Welcome to....

 
 By: SteelerFan1965 : March 12th, 2013-02:53
World of vintage Rolex--once bitten hooked for life!! Cheers,

thanks SteelerFan

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 13th, 2013-01:14
yes..agree with you! Now putting my eyes on 6263 and 1665 DRSD already.

Great example !

 
 By: DrStrong : March 12th, 2013-03:28
I love the tritium patina on this one. The combo is awesome. I love such straps on 1655's, here my rail dial ...  

Hi..mr.Strong

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 13th, 2013-01:16
Honestly speaking,I like your 1655 more....its looks very clean and sharp. Is the dial and hands original to the watch?

Yes

 
 By: DrStrong : March 13th, 2013-02:28
It's a late 1970's all original "rail dial" Explorer II.

Thanks Epilogue.(nt) [nt]

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 13th, 2013-01:16

Beautiful watch for a "first vintage". Congrats Daytona1712!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 14th, 2013-06:48
... I wish you´ll enjoy it so much, and that it is a prelude to many other "oldies"! Cordial regards, Abel. PS: Here is mine, saying hello to yours! ...  

Thanks Subexplorer

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 15th, 2013-05:43
Looks like twin....Is that Mark 1 bezel?

What a first step

 
 By: Mike1066 : March 15th, 2013-14:07
WHOA! The 1655 is a fantastic watch! You really did it right with your first step into the vintage world. Enjoy it! V/R Mike

hi Mike

 
 By: daytona1712 : March 15th, 2013-19:05
6263/6239 and 1665 DRSD already 'under radar'....LOL

Congrats. Very nice [nt]

 
 By: watchdignity : March 22nd, 2013-20:07