I bought it in 1986 and it was "white", yes white

Feb 28, 2017,02:15 AM
 

Hi Nicholas,

Yes, I bought it directly from the AD in 1986 and it was white, but some years after it started to become cream. I was a little disappointed first and I wanted to bring it to Rolex to have my dial changed, but luckily did not. smile








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Rolex Explorer II 16550, Panna, Rail Dial.

 
 By: amanico : February 26th, 2017-12:08
Just because I damn love this reference, which is transitional, with the 16660, the 16750 / 16760, and 16800 / 168000. In fact, I like all the transitional references mentioned above, with a big soft spot for the Triple 6 and the 16550, closely followed b...  

Argh, here it comes again

 
 By: crown comfort : February 26th, 2017-12:26
that cream dial is so yummy

Tssss.... [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 26th, 2017-12:37

What watch?? [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 26th, 2017-12:35

Tsssss Bis! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 26th, 2017-12:37

I told you to come! ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 26th, 2017-12:52

I really like the Explorer too (well...except the current version)

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : February 26th, 2017-13:00
Will Rolex launch a new Explorer this year?? 40 mm??

The cream dial is very nice indeed.

 
 By: BABKA : February 26th, 2017-13:47
But even more so are the figures to the right of your awesome wrist shot!

Love the cream dial.

 
 By: willski : February 26th, 2017-15:13
Whenever I see a pic of this reference I have a strong urge to find some choux cremes to eat...

Just like watches...

 
 By: willski : February 27th, 2017-11:00
...are not good for wallet :P

Either. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 27th, 2017-11:42

Who said passion was cheap!

 
 By: willski : February 27th, 2017-19:34

Not me, not me. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : February 27th, 2017-21:38

Identical and yet so different from its white dial

 
 By: Echi : February 26th, 2017-18:30
Brother. I\'m thinking this one has more of a summer vibe. The white one, for when it\'s a bit colder. Beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing. Echi

Awesome Explorer!!

 
 By: Mikey11 : February 26th, 2017-23:10
That cream dial is just so special. There is something about how it adds a warmth that no other color has! Thanks for sharing.

Oh Nico...

 
 By: mahesh : February 27th, 2017-09:41
this is Vlad on work full swing...with pics like this you create heart attacks... Best, mahesh.,

I bought it in 1986 and it was "white", yes white

 
 By: mstanga : February 28th, 2017-02:15
Hi Nicholas, Yes, I bought it directly from the AD in 1986 and it was white, but some years after it started to become cream. I was a little disappointed first and I wanted to bring it to Rolex to have my dial changed, but luckily did not. ...  

I love this watch Nicolas! Creamy and rail! Perfect combination! Regrettably...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 2nd, 2017-13:50
... it has been elusive to me: I couldnĀ“t find one for me ... yet! May be Lady Luck will be generous with me some day soon! Great shots and beautiful backgrounds... in both pictures! Cheers! Abel

With pleasure. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 3rd, 2017-08:13