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grizwold225 · 19 August 2016, 08:10 PM

Here's my 16550 Exp II Ivory face. I purchased it in October 1987 from Watches of Switzerland on their 10% down balance over 10 months interest free. I couldn't afford to pay in full then, it was 6 months wages! Worn virtually every day since, probably been around the world 3 or 4 times during that time. Will be sending away for service soon as the bezel has lost the black out of the numbering during this time. Will post some 'after' pictures when I get it back.

sea-dweller · 20 August 2016, 01:41 AM

So classy!

jdmi32 · 20 August 2016, 03:43 AM

That is a gorgeous 16550! Looks to be unpolished (I hope you keep it that way). Also, I assume you will be sending this to Rolex for servicing, but keep in mind that they will likely want to replace the bezel rather than repair/refinishing it, so you might end up with a service bezel.

Psmith · 20 August 2016, 10:34 AM

Very nice

HankL818 · 20 August 2016, 10:00 PM

Beautiful 30 years 1 owner watch! Just got mine 216570 last month, hope to enjoy it as long as you have. Thanks for sharing!

Hairdude1 · 23 August 2016, 10:37 AM

Nice!

Silverhill · 27 August 2016, 08:26 AM

You should instruct Rolex to service movement only - it's possible the value will be reduced if dial, hands or bezel are replaced.

BNA/LION · 27 August 2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by grizwold225

Here's my 16550 Exp II Ivory face. I purchased it in October 1987 from Watches of Switzerland on their 10% down balance over 10 months interest free. I couldn't afford to pay in full then, it was 6 months wages! Worn virtually every day since, probably been around the world 3 or 4 times during that time. Will be sending away for service soon as the bezel has lost the black out of the numbering during this time. Will post some 'after' pictures when I get it back.

Beautiful 61550 Explorer II with Cream "Rail" Dial you have there! My non-rail says HI!

Do Not let RSC replace any parts with service parts. All you really want is to have the watch serviced. I had mine rebuilt by a CW21 Watchmaker in my town I trust as I did not want to have any service parts added to my watch. http://www.dstimeservice.com/ I did request a light polish and had the black redone on the bezel too. (see pics)

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ail+cream+dial

idle spectre · 15 September 2016, 07:35 AM

Sweet

CLTRolex · 19 September 2016, 08:38 AM

Beautiful watch

20 August 2016, 01:41 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	So classy! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 August 2016, 10:34 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice __________________

23 August 2016, 10:37 AM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Nice! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

19 September 2016, 08:38 AM	#10
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Beautiful watch __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

20 August 2016, 03:43 AM	#3
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	That is a gorgeous 16550! Looks to be unpolished (I hope you keep it that way). Also, I assume you will be sending this to Rolex for servicing, but keep in mind that they will likely want to replace the bezel rather than repair/refinishing it, so you might end up with a service bezel.

20 August 2016, 10:00 PM	#5
HankL818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Watch: SubC / ExpII polar Posts: 121	Beautiful 30 years 1 owner watch! Just got mine 216570 last month, hope to enjoy it as long as you have. Thanks for sharing!

27 August 2016, 08:26 AM	#7
Silverhill "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Enniskillen Posts: 1	You should instruct Rolex to service movement only - it's possible the value will be reduced if dial, hands or bezel are replaced.

15 September 2016, 07:35 AM	#9
idle spectre Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: sub 114060 Posts: 177	Sweet

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