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Originally Posted by rootbeer7
Unfortunately, ‘original’ can mean different things in the world of vintage.
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This is absolutely true, but if you look at the context, it's clearly an omission, since the comment about the dial being original is in the exact same sentence as the comment about the second hand being incorrect. It's also sort of bizarre that the listing mentions that the correct second hand should be "Mercedes" style, which is clearly ridiculous, but maybe just an innocent slip. Still, it makes you wonder who is handling these eBay listings, since Matthew Bain himself would certainly know better.
Here is the relevant part of the listing, the boldface is added by me for emphasis:
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Brand: Rolex
Model Number: 1655
Model: Explorer II
Material: Stainless Steel
Function: Time, Date, 24 Hour Hand
Dial: Original Dial, please see pictures. The “Straight second hand is not correct for this year”
Movement: Automatic, cal 1570
Case Size: Approximately 40mm
Condition: Excellent, Some light wear and case polish, Please see pictures.
Notes: Comes on Rolex Heavy Oyster Bracelet with “580” end links and 78360buckle, will fit an 8 Inch wrist. Very rare model often called the “Steve McQueen” or Freccione. 6,004,XXX serial number. This watch has the rare “straight second hand” however it is too late to have this hand, it should have the “Mercedes” hand. The watch is running, however it is not keeping accurate time, service is recommended, sold as is.