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15 December 2018, 11:48 PM | #1 |
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Calling All 5500 Explorers!
After seeking much advice on this forum and another, I finally sourced a correct 5500 Explorer. Well, at least the dial has been verified by those I consider experts, the hands are SL.
I think it would be a good learning experience if others could post their 5500 Explorers as well since, from what I've learned, 99% of the dials out there are redone Airkings. I have to say that I really love this little gem! Here's mine:
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16 December 2018, 12:38 AM | #2 |
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Nice!
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16 December 2018, 05:28 AM | #3 |
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Good score, looks superb! Care to share any tips on how to identify a correct dial?
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16 December 2018, 05:37 AM | #4 |
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Stunning.
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16 December 2018, 11:57 AM | #5 |
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I am no expert so I posted on this forum for help. I would have unknowingly purchased redialed examples had it not been for this.
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16 December 2018, 09:52 PM | #6 |
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I have three of these and will happily post some detailed pics after Christmas, but am in the middle of retail madness until then.
Please feel free to revive the thread later and it will remind me! H
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13 April 2019, 09:39 PM | #7 |
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Bumping this for more 5500 greatness !!
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