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dff3 · 2 October 2006, 06:41 AM

First, allow me to say hello to all. Throughout my life, I have been lucky enough to owned a number or these beautiful watches.

This is a photo of my well-worn 1978 Explorer II -- model #16550 – Serial #561xxxx which I purchased in 1978 and have worn, pretty much, every single day til about June of this year. It has been a great and trustworthy friend for 28 years.

In the early 70's I ran a Mercedes Agency in Pittsburgh Pa. and purchased 3 Rolex watches before the Explorer II -- a Submariner, GMT and Daytona. In the early 80's I came to Los Angeles to develop projects for Television. I used the Rolexes to help finance my time here til my ship came in, in 1986. I kept the Explorer II basically because it appeared that everyone in entertainment out here wore either a Stainless GMT or Stainless Submariner -- unless they had a show on the air and then they wore a Gold Submariner and a Gold Daytona for weekends. Also, my Rolex service guy out here assured me that the Explorer II was the most bullet-proof of the bunch, if, for no other reason than it had no rotating bezel and therefore, dirt would never infiltrate. True or not -- it has turned out to be as bullet-proof as promised.

Again, hello to all and thank you for allowing me to introduce my friend.

Otis · 2 October 2006, 07:11 AM

Oooh, that's a very coveted beauty of a watch there! Thanks for the story too & welcome to TRF

I'm sure that baby has got some interesting stories to tell to!

mailman · 2 October 2006, 07:12 AM

Hello David and welcome to TRF

Your EXP II is a beautiful watch .We have a member here that has at least three of the same model. It's something to hold on to for all of the reasons you listed above. It's been with you through thick and thin.

Hope you can stick around and join in the fun here. We have a great bunch full of knowledge and laughs on a daily basis.

BTW, do you have any idea of how much your Daytona would be worth today?

padi56 · 2 October 2006, 05:32 PM

Welcome to TRF David very nice vintage explorer.

JJ Irani · 2 October 2006, 05:34 PM

Hi David,

A big and warm welcome to TRF. That's a great looking vintage there, much sought after.

Cheers - JJ

dff3 · 4 October 2006, 01:58 PM

Padi and JJ --

Thanks so much for the warm welcome.

mike · 6 October 2006, 10:09 PM

Hi David,
Let me also extend a very warm welcome!

And.....A very big congrats on such an outstanding vintage example!!!!!!

That's a wonderfull example of one of the "grails" of the vintage community!
Back in the day when they were really "tool watches" in the truest sence,and I might add made all the more special because you are the orginal owner and have such a great history with the watch. Well done!

Yes, your 1655 is about as bullet proof as they come. With it's 1575 movement(one of the strongest movements Rolex ever made IMHO) and the non rotating bezel it is truly as strong as they come.
The bezel, while non rotating, is capable of being removed/replaced(don't do this!)
Thanks for posting this and keep them comming!!!

Rockrolex · 6 October 2006, 10:41 PM

Hi, David. Let me add my welcome to our merry madhouse. We're certainly glad you found your way over here, especially to show off that beauty of en EXP. Wonderful watch and great story.

Do stick around and post often. This is a fun place to hang out.

C.J. · 7 October 2006, 12:27 AM

Welcome to TRF, David and congratulations on an incredible watch

2 October 2006, 07:11 AM	#2
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Oooh, that's a very coveted beauty of a watch there! Thanks for the story too & welcome to TRF I'm sure that baby has got some interesting stories to tell to! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

2 October 2006, 07:12 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,363	Hello David and welcome to TRF Your EXP II is a beautiful watch .We have a member here that has at least three of the same model. It's something to hold on to for all of the reasons you listed above. It's been with you through thick and thin. Hope you can stick around and join in the fun here. We have a great bunch full of knowledge and laughs on a daily basis. BTW, do you have any idea of how much your Daytona would be worth today? __________________ JJ

2 October 2006, 05:32 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,269	Welcome to TRF David very nice vintage explorer. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

6 October 2006, 10:41 PM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,509	Hi, David. Let me add my welcome to our merry madhouse. We're certainly glad you found your way over here, especially to show off that beauty of en EXP. Wonderful watch and great story. Do stick around and post often. This is a fun place to hang out. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

7 October 2006, 12:27 AM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF, David and congratulations on an incredible watch __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

2 October 2006, 05:34 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi David, A big and warm welcome to TRF. That's a great looking vintage there, much sought after. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 October 2006, 01:58 PM	#6
dff3 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1978 Explorer II Posts: 17	Padi and JJ -- Thanks so much for the warm welcome.

6 October 2006, 10:09 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi David, Let me also extend a very warm welcome! And.....A very big congrats on such an outstanding vintage example!!!!!! That's a wonderfull example of one of the "grails" of the vintage community! Back in the day when they were really "tool watches" in the truest sence,and I might add made all the more special because you are the orginal owner and have such a great history with the watch. Well done! Yes, your 1655 is about as bullet proof as they come. With it's 1575 movement(one of the strongest movements Rolex ever made IMHO) and the non rotating bezel it is truly as strong as they come. The bezel, while non rotating, is capable of being removed/replaced(don't do this!) Thanks for posting this and keep them comming!!!

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