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alexkarbo · 27 December 2016, 05:01 AM

Greetings,

Does this 5501 with an 'Explorer' dial look legit? Also is the case over polished? I'm trying to find info on this watch and what it's worth but haven't came out with much answers, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Fredrik · 27 December 2016, 05:18 AM

Is that a Tudor case back?

alexkarbo · 27 December 2016, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredrik

Is that a Tudor case back?

I don't think so, here's the picture.

Fredrik · 27 December 2016, 06:08 PM

It's the "ROLEX OYSTER CASE" engraving I am concerned about, I have only seen similar engravings on Tudor watches and ladies Rolex watches.

freefly · 27 December 2016, 07:35 PM

Watch (including case back) looks good from here. They are sometimes referred to as "Dress Explorers" and/or "Canadian Explorers".

alexkarbo · 28 December 2016, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by freefly

Watch (including case back) looks good from here. They are sometimes referred to as "Dress Explorers" and/or "Canadian Explorers".

''Canadian Explorer'' With that search, I was able to find a few pictures on the net. Seems they were marketed for Canada and other commonwealth countries. As for the caseback, some have the engravings and others dont...possibly because they were polished out with time.

This is my first Explorer

MitchSteel · 1 January 2017, 05:28 AM

I've owned couple of those Canadian models, both with black waffle dials, one with the 3/6/9. Both case backs were sterile, but I've seen others with writing on them.
The case looks like it's had a few buffings, but not bad.

springer · 1 January 2017, 05:53 AM

Absent the SWISS markings at the bottom of the dial, it appears to be refinished.

alexkarbo · 1 January 2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Absent the SWISS markings at the bottom of the dial, it appears to be refinished.

Instead of saying that the SWISS is Absent right away, you could have asked if it had the making...

alexkarbo · 1 January 2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MitchSteel

I've owned couple of those Canadian models, both with black waffle dials, one with the 3/6/9. Both case backs were sterile, but I've seen others with writing on them.
The case looks like it's had a few buffings, but not bad.

I've seen those 3-6-9 waffle dial Explorers, very beautiful IMO.

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springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,197	Absent the SWISS markings at the bottom of the dial, it appears to be refinished. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

27 December 2016, 05:18 AM	#2
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,826	Is that a Tudor case back?

27 December 2016, 06:08 PM	#4
Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,826	It's the "ROLEX OYSTER CASE" engraving I am concerned about, I have only seen similar engravings on Tudor watches and ladies Rolex watches.

27 December 2016, 07:35 PM	#5
freefly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: AZ Watch: 4&5-digit Sub/GMTs Posts: 1,974	Watch (including case back) looks good from here. They are sometimes referred to as "Dress Explorers" and/or "Canadian Explorers".

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