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Old 16 November 2020, 11:56 PM   #1
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My New addition 1655
Just got this beauty
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Old 17 November 2020, 12:04 AM   #2
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Old 17 November 2020, 12:05 AM   #3
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Nice watch. maybe share a bit more about why you bought a 1655 as opposed to another reference? Anything unique about this one that spoke to you?
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Old 17 November 2020, 01:00 AM   #4
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Always loved this watch and i just got really lucky, put an ad in a local paper looking for anything Rolex vintage and this retired army colonel called and said he had this explorer.
He kept everything so its a full set with original receipt from the jewellers in 1974.
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Old 17 November 2020, 02:02 AM   #5
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^^That is AWESOME!
I like this ref too, but would want one with perfect provenance and associated goodies that came with it at time of sale.
Congrats on an epic pick up!
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Old 17 November 2020, 02:09 AM   #6
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Congrats! Looks like a nice MK2 "frog foot." Would love to see bigger photos. (What's up with the date wheel?)
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Old 17 November 2020, 02:43 AM   #7
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thanks guys, its just angle of the photo. Will take more pics when I have the time and proper camera.
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Old 17 November 2020, 02:52 AM   #8
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Congrats. I can't believe somebody actually responded to your ad. I see those ads all the time and always figure they are scammers or low-ballers. ;-)
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Old 17 November 2020, 03:00 AM   #9
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Old 17 November 2020, 03:02 AM   #10
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Lovely even patina it seems!
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Old 17 November 2020, 04:20 AM   #11
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Yes a real find....sometimes miracles do happen.
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Old 17 November 2020, 09:21 AM   #12
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Looks nice - post some better pics!
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Old 17 November 2020, 10:50 AM   #13
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Old 17 November 2020, 11:59 AM   #14
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Always loved this watch and i just got really lucky, put an ad in a local paper looking for anything Rolex vintage and this retired army colonel called and said he had this explorer.
He kept everything so its a full set with original receipt from the jewellers in 1974.
Now I’ve heard everything! An ad in the local paper!
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Old 17 November 2020, 12:14 PM   #15
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Gorgeous! Huge congrats
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Old 17 November 2020, 01:14 PM   #16
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That’s my favourite reference...congratulations!
I’m wearing mine today too
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Old 17 November 2020, 02:11 PM   #17
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Such a lovely find! I truly love those OG Explorer II.
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Old 17 November 2020, 11:39 PM   #18
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Always loved this watch and i just got really lucky, put an ad in a local paper looking for anything Rolex vintage and this retired army colonel called and said he had this explorer.
He kept everything so its a full set with original receipt from the jewellers in 1974.
Let's see more photos, and of the full set too! (I assume you'll need a service. That date wheel looks misaligned.) Great pick-up. Congrats!
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Old 18 November 2020, 12:56 AM   #19
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WOW!! so cool!!
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Old 18 November 2020, 06:51 AM   #20
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Congratulations.... Enjoy it
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Old 20 November 2020, 01:30 AM   #21
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more pics
Hi guys, here are more pics.
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Old 20 November 2020, 01:32 AM   #22
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Congratulations, it’s looks fantastic
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Old 20 November 2020, 02:00 AM   #23
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What’s not to like?
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Old 20 November 2020, 02:19 AM   #24
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Thanks guy's i appreciate your enthusiasm.
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Old 20 November 2020, 03:19 AM   #25
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Nice one. These are such a great reference.


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Old 24 November 2020, 05:24 AM   #26
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Very cool!
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Old 24 November 2020, 05:53 AM   #27
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Looks a great, honest example. Congratulations! I'd love one of these one day...
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Old 24 November 2020, 11:44 AM   #28
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I love those! So ..... 70’s!
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Old 24 November 2020, 12:55 PM   #29
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Nice piece Big Congrats.
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Old 24 November 2020, 09:12 PM   #30
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thanks again everyone, i sure appreciate your heads up
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