Rolex

Affectionately referred to as the "Steve McQueen". Here is an nice example of the early straight seconds hand version from the early 70's....  

Maybe this is the reason why I love it so much! Here's mine: If I can, I wil try to find a second one... I am still hesitating between a straight second hand, like yours and the rail dial... Best, Nicolas. ...  

I have wondered when the cutoff from straight seconds to bubble seconds occurred. Best Bill

Now very much appreciated with collectors worldwide. Bill

Enjoy it well! Best, Jon

It sort of has drop in the last leg. Looks like a drunken crown. Best Bill

here's my late 1970's rail dial, with a faded orange hand I'm not always looking for watches with box and papers, but this one came with everything.... ...  

Came to me as a full set box and papers. It also included the original bracelet and end links. I like both the original thin bracelet as well as the thicker one I have on the watch. Best Bill ...  

my brother loves his because it tells the time and is accurate (he's not a WIS). i may have a pic somewhere. ...  

the "ghost bezel"....;-)

yep, not much black left in it. its only recently been serviced, but he wanted several things left original like bezel, hands, dial. it was passed to him after his father in law died so it stays on his wrist 24/7. best G On 25 Feb 2013 20:04, "www watchpr... 

I don't see any harm leaving it as it is. The only thing could be done ab=nd keep the originality and feel is to get the bezel re enameled. Best Bill

my brother will never change it as he's been taught about originality by the vintage shop in burlington arcade. On 25 Feb 2013 23:52, "www watchprosite" *Alert from:* www:watchprosite > *Posted By:* Bill (registered) on February 25th, 2013 - 15:51 > > *Ti... 

Here is mine . . currently in getting a tune up and can't wait to get it back home :) And I know it's not everyone's taste, but that darn orange hand that seduced me on the 1655 convinced me to grab his younger and bigger brother as well :) ...  

I have yet to see its modern brother in the flesh. Thanks for sharing. Bill

Nice post, and a beautiful example - as are the others that have been posted. Indeed, a beautiful understated vintage sports Rolex. Thanks for sharing. cheers Tony

A very well balance execution. Great watch with a strong presence a little competition for the PloProf. Best Bill

......awful scan....from my days when i could make even Claudia Schiffer look ugly ...  

.....seems to suit this one well. Not one I have loved in the past, but actually am finding myself with it more and more. I think its a watch that takes some time to learn

Colder than a Nato, too. But the choice is good. As for the watch in itself, I agree. It took me years before finding mine. But now, this is one of my favourite Vintage rolex. A must have, in a vintage Rolex collection. Best, Nicolas

This is a most interesting model from Rolex, which I learned to appreciate thanks to our dear friend Nicolas. He is completely responsible of turning me so fond of the 1655, after many years of not paying the least attention. After reading the great repor...  

Your learn how to appreciate this watch over a little time. Thank you for sharing. Best Bill

now, you make me think about trying to dedicate a series of 1655 pictures. Will do so each time I find one. For our records. Best, amigo. Nicolas

... my interest in this reference to your passion for this model, which can be felt while reading your presentation and wonderful pictures. Your enthusiasm is really contagious! I was very fortunate to find this example a few weeks after that reading. Gre... 

Always wanted a straight hand 1655... Would love to have such a nice example like that Cheers Sam

It is a simple one to collect unlike a Daytona with 25 variations. You can really nail it with one or to small variations and just focus on quality. I know a lot of people don't look at it that way but I feel you have a good chance to get a good example. ... 

Straight second hands, like yours, and the rail dial, which has the bubble second hands, too. Best, Nicolas.

Although a nice straight hand like yours would be very nice to add... I love the earlier one with straight hand and thicker font on the bezel But patience is needed to find a good one Sam