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11 December 2013, 03:30 PM
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Rolex 1655
So my father has owned a Rolex explorer II 1655 since about 1985 when he purchased it from a pawn shop. He has worn it everyday damn near since then. It has been cleaned and had the crystal replaced a couple of times but still has the original dial and hands, but from what I can tell a different band. The rear plate has an inscription dated 1972 from what I can only assume is the original owner having received it as a gift. My question is if you owned it would you wear it everyday? It will be mine someday and honestly I can't imagine not wearing it. Then again I would love to be able to give this watch to my children someday.
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11 December 2013, 08:10 PM
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As long as it is properly serviced and you are not wearing it on a physically intensive activity every day like on a construction site then for sure wear it every day.
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11 December 2013, 08:25 PM
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Can not understand those kind of questions!
Watches are built for wearing them and enjoying them! I probably would not take the watch for diving, swimming or sauna, but just tell me 1 reason why not to wear the watch every day!? Is there any fun in getting it and putting it in the safe? No!!! So just wear it, have fun and give it to your child one day! Best regards Sebastian |
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11 December 2013, 09:19 PM
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I agree, these watches are rock solid workhorses.
Wear it and enjoy it, it is built to last. 
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11 December 2013, 11:26 PM
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Steve I agree. Jogging yes... Jackhammer at a construction site no. Sounds like a great watch. Enjoy.
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12 December 2013, 12:28 AM
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Thanks for your input guys. I'll have to get some pictures taken of it today and posted.
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12 December 2013, 01:16 AM
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Here are a couple of pictures I took of it today.
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12 December 2013, 01:24 AM
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very nice example...i believe thats called an albino 1655...love it!! get that bad boy serviced and wear the hell out of it!
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12 December 2013, 02:00 AM
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Oh I also noticed that I had the date on the inscription wrong it reads 1977.
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12 December 2013, 02:42 AM
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Great to have - nice watch. It's already taken a beating for decades, no reason to stop now!
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12 December 2013, 06:51 AM
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If I was going to insure the watch what should I insure it for?
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12 December 2013, 07:34 AM
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have it serviced and insure it for 12-15k
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12 December 2013, 07:43 AM
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Nice piece! Think the guys have summed it up - a service and maybe a clean up and off you go! Maybe even a replacement bracelet? Enjoy and good luck!
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12 December 2013, 08:27 AM
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Thank you all for the information. I'm thinking I'll have to start wearing it more.
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12 December 2013, 02:52 PM
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Strap an oyster bracelet on there and wear the hell out of it.
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13 December 2013, 03:52 AM
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Great, great choice by your father back in the 80's. Wear it with pride mate!
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