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James 45 · 20 April 2013, 04:49 AM

I am not sure what is up here I was looking at a 5500 on Ebay and met a
very happy soul selling a 5500 Explorer with a 1002 case back.

As I understand it that is a dead give away to at least a frankan watch.
He says it was checked by Rolex Canada.

Hmm what do you think. Is it put together or could it be all original?
I will give him the benefit of the doubt.

He said I should post it and see if he is right.So here it is.
I WAS looking at buy one but maybe not from him,
Not to cool lets say

Maybe just the 1016 not as many fakes I think!
Is the dial legit?
He said that the second link was a total fake So little help.
Thanks

#1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTRA-RARE-R...item4ac358328c

#2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ROLE...item4ac37fd812

JCW1980 · 20 April 2013, 05:08 AM

You can get a 1016 for that money (and maybe a little patience).

Lume/hands don't match.. No bracelet.. IDK about that watch. The inconsistency in the dial is really jarring to my eyes.

harry in montreal · 20 April 2013, 05:09 AM

It's always going to be questionable. Get. A. 1016. They Are bigger and not as questionable. Plus....this 5500 is a fortune

joe100 · 20 April 2013, 06:13 AM

The problem with the 5500 Exp is that it's almost impossible to find one that is all original. There are many real ones out there but without papers it's impossible to know. The 1002 case back isn't a dead give away but the handful I've seen had 5500 casebacks. This may or may not be 100% all the time though. Also, there is an unconfirmed rumor that the Explorer dial could be specified on the AK and changed at the AD. Who knows though?

Watch 1 should have a gilt dial with gilt hands, pass. Dial also looks too new
Watch 2 the dial looks a bit...unoriginal.

My advice: if you have to have a 5500 Explorer, wait until one with papers shows up. It's a rare watch so they're not going to show up every night on the sales forum but they do. Vet them hard first.

James 45 · 21 April 2013, 05:56 AM

Thanks for the input.
One of the guys here has a 1016 and if it lasts I will try to get it.
Thanks

DiamondJack · 21 April 2013, 06:38 AM

I've got a 5500 Explorer with a 1002 caseback ...... It was one of my early purchases and I was a bit impulsive and didn't really do my research.

I've posted mine on VRF and the general consensus was that I had a service dial from the 70's. But in reality, it's virtually impossible to know and because of the price difference compared to an AirKing, many of the ones you see on eBay will be converted Airkings with refinished dials..... So be very careful....

As others have said because of the rarity, look for a reputable seller and papers whenever you can.....eBay doesn't tick those boxes for me......

20 April 2013, 06:13 AM	#4
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	The problem with the 5500 Exp is that it's almost impossible to find one that is all original. There are many real ones out there but without papers it's impossible to know. The 1002 case back isn't a dead give away but the handful I've seen had 5500 casebacks. This may or may not be 100% all the time though. Also, there is an unconfirmed rumor that the Explorer dial could be specified on the AK and changed at the AD. Who knows though? Watch 1 should have a gilt dial with gilt hands, pass. Dial also looks too new Watch 2 the dial looks a bit...unoriginal. My advice: if you have to have a 5500 Explorer, wait until one with papers shows up. It's a rare watch so they're not going to show up every night on the sales forum but they do. Vet them hard first. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 April 2013, 04:49 AM	#1
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	Rolex 5500 is it real or fake I am not sure what is up here I was looking at a 5500 on Ebay and met a very happy soul selling a 5500 Explorer with a 1002 case back. As I understand it that is a dead give away to at least a frankan watch. He says it was checked by Rolex Canada. Hmm what do you think. Is it put together or could it be all original? I will give him the benefit of the doubt. He said I should post it and see if he is right.So here it is. I WAS looking at buy one but maybe not from him, Not to cool lets say Maybe just the 1016 not as many fakes I think! Is the dial legit? He said that the second link was a total fake So little help. Thanks #1 http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTRA-RARE-R...item4ac358328c #2 http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ROLE...item4ac37fd812

20 April 2013, 05:08 AM	#2
JCW1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: DFW, TX Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 672	You can get a 1016 for that money (and maybe a little patience). Lume/hands don't match.. No bracelet.. IDK about that watch. The inconsistency in the dial is really jarring to my eyes.

20 April 2013, 05:09 AM	#3
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	It's always going to be questionable. Get. A. 1016. They Are bigger and not as questionable. Plus....this 5500 is a fortune

21 April 2013, 05:56 AM	#5
James 45 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: No date Sub 14060M Posts: 432	Thanks for the input. One of the guys here has a 1016 and if it lasts I will try to get it. Thanks

21 April 2013, 06:38 AM	#6
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	I've got a 5500 Explorer with a 1002 caseback ...... It was one of my early purchases and I was a bit impulsive and didn't really do my research. I've posted mine on VRF and the general consensus was that I had a service dial from the 70's. But in reality, it's virtually impossible to know and because of the price difference compared to an AirKing, many of the ones you see on eBay will be converted Airkings with refinished dials..... So be very careful.... As others have said because of the rarity, look for a reputable seller and papers whenever you can.....eBay doesn't tick those boxes for me......

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