amanico[JLC Moderator]
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What I did, indeed.
Jun 25, 2020,21:15 PM
Here is my beloved 16550.
Very interesting retrospective on these dials, mon ami.
I always feel more comfortable with sure combinations of dials / references. Exotisme in vintage Rolex is a very dangerous game.
Best,
Nicolas
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By: Mikesr : June 25th, 2020-19:22
The black face, looks like a submariner
I have always wondered about those
By: Boris : June 25th, 2020-19:45
The Explorer II is easily my favorite Sports reference from Rolex, and the one I have researched the most extensively. The accepted knowledge is that the defect in the white coating making the dials turn cream was to be found in the early 16550's, from 19...
What I did, indeed.
By: amanico : June 25th, 2020-21:15
Here is my beloved 16550. Very interesting retrospective on these dials, mon ami. I always feel more comfortable with sure combinations of dials / references. Exotisme in vintage Rolex is a very dangerous game. Best, Nicolas ...
Yes Nicolas
By: Boris : June 25th, 2020-21:51
This reference in particular is a minefield, so itβs better to stick to known and widely accepted variations. Yours is a beautiful example of a cream rail dial. You did really well. If I may ask, when did you buy it?
:))) [nt]
By: amanico : June 26th, 2020-14:36
one day
By: Hahnpaulo : July 22nd, 2020-01:06
the panna dial is my most desired vintage Rolex! Looking forward to grabing one produced on my birth year