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Old 30 May 2023, 03:45 AM   #1
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Need help with a 1655

Hi

Im interested in this exp II can anyone give their thought on the watch especially the dial condition and 5 o'clock lume,

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Old 30 May 2023, 04:27 AM   #2
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It's always difficult to be asked to give opinions based on only one photo. The more photos and information you provide, the better feedback you'll receive. And a bit of a personal introduction wouldn't hurt when joining a new community.

The hands are blocking a lot of the print, but at first glance it appears to be a legit Mk 5 dial, which would be appropriate for a later 1655. You didn't indicate the serial number, so we can't check for consistency. I think the elongated 6s are a signature of a service bezel, but others may know better. Nice color on the 24 hour hand. We can't really judge the case from that photo, but the crown guards give the appearance of some polishing.

As for the condition of the dial and lume plots, it appears that you've already identified the mold, so I'm not sure what you want to know.
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Old 30 May 2023, 04:32 AM   #3
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thanks for that, ive been told its a 84 year model, im wondering if that issue with the 5 lume can be fixed otherwise i'll be looking at it all day long which would bug the hell out of me.
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Old 30 May 2023, 04:33 AM   #4
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im wondering if that issue with the 5 lume can be fixed otherwise i'll be looking at it all day long which would bug the hell out of me.
Not likely.
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Old 30 May 2023, 04:38 AM   #5
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As for the who am, i live in london i mostly collect old movie posters and old cars , as for watches i'm pretty clueless I've got a 69 5513 and a 2010 milgauss GV, I did have a 39 explorer I, but this explorer II is a bit of a grail for me but the prices seem too high for at the moment
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Old 30 May 2023, 04:43 AM   #6
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I realized that I have this listing in my watch list. The case is badly over polished IMO.
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Old 30 May 2023, 05:01 AM   #7
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I realized that I have this listing in my watch list. The case is badly over polished IMO.
Yes, agreed. That case is shot.
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Old 30 May 2023, 06:15 AM   #8
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Old 30 May 2023, 06:40 AM   #9
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I saw that one last week, it's a pass for me, but there seems to always be a buyer for anything, so who knows.
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