amanico[JLC Moderator]
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You are right, the 16570 ( and the former references 16550 and 1655 ) are superb references, with a lot of charm, and still under the radar.
Apr 19, 2021,22:30 PM
To be honest, I never liked the current Explo II. Big, and well, messy dial with this mix of references.
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Evolving taste
By: Kniazukay : April 19th, 2021-16:39
For the fans of this model, here’s a pic of my 16570. I post this for two reasons. 1. It’s what I’m wearing today 2. Over time I’ve grown to really love the thinness of this watch. For years I never minded height on a watch. (Offshore, big pilot , crosswi...
Thanks so much!
By: Kniazukay : April 19th, 2021-23:19
Maybe if I tried the 42 on, I’d have a better idea but from pictures I seem to prefer the 40 but you never know I do however like the nod of the orange gmt hand 👍🏽
I felt the same way about my 16550
By: stabilizer : April 19th, 2021-21:33
And since letting it go have always craved to get back a black dial 16570. The overall size and proportion just make it so easy so wear and deal with anything that comes. Even the jangly bracelet - same thought there too - somehow it is easier and more co...
Wow!!!!😳🤯
By: Kniazukay : April 19th, 2021-23:16
What a stunning quartet!!! Thanks for sharing!! One of my grails is that 1655. I just love everything about that design.
Also the bezel polished bevels
By: stabilizer : April 24th, 2021-02:00
On these references are just so nice - that inner polished ring, and the outer polished ring - are just lovely. Really give the watch just the slightest elegance / character polish that the larger newer pieces do not have.
+++1!
By: amanico : April 24th, 2021-06:42
Ah well I hope you find what you’re looking for!
By: Kniazukay : April 19th, 2021-23:12
And yea the more I have this I just like the lightweight bracelet. You nailed it with “easier” not sure why that word is perfect to my ears but it is 😄👍🏽
+1
By: amanico : April 20th, 2021-22:02