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Old 18 June 2016, 05:46 AM   #1
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Explorer II 1655 needs help!

Qualifier: I know less than my chickens about Rolexes, so be gentle...

My dad's Explorer II 1655 has been neglected for a years and doesn't seem to run all the time. It's generally beat-up, but not in horrible condition. I'm considering sending it to RSC for overhaul. Can I get someone to make it work again without Rolex turning it into a new watch? I hear that's pretty much what they do and I'm afraid that will hurt the vintage-ness of it?
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Old 18 June 2016, 05:47 AM   #2
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Send it to Rik in Florida.
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Old 18 June 2016, 06:32 AM   #3
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Can you take a pic. I live for seeing rare watches that were worn and enjoyed
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Old 18 June 2016, 07:01 AM   #4
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Send it to Rik in Florida.

+1 if you want to keep it vintagey but running strong.
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Old 18 June 2016, 12:11 PM   #5
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thanks, been reading lots of praise for his work
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Old 18 June 2016, 12:13 PM   #6
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is he blessed by rolex or a freelancer? i've seen lots of good posts about him either way.
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Old 18 June 2016, 12:15 PM   #7
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sure, standby...
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Old 19 June 2016, 02:02 AM   #8
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Old 19 June 2016, 02:23 AM   #9
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Awesome!!!! Replace the crystal, clean the case (please do not polish), repaint the numbers on the bezel, service it, wear in great health!
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Old 19 June 2016, 02:24 AM   #10
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Abc watchwerks in LA is not cheap but they know what they are doing.
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Old 19 June 2016, 03:31 AM   #11
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great, thanks Gina Marie! i don't want to overdo it, right?
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Old 19 June 2016, 03:35 AM   #12
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Beautiful! Looking forward to the before/after thread!!!
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Old 19 June 2016, 04:25 AM   #13
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Beautiful! Looking forward to the before/after thread!!!
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Old 19 June 2016, 04:38 AM   #14
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great, thanks Gina Marie! i don't want to overdo it, right?
You got it brother. Leave the case alone. Wear and battle scars should be honored and not polished away. A watch is only unpolished with a virgin case once....keep it that way. Great example. Well done. You came to the right group for guidance. Abc will do a sympathetic restoration to clean the case and repaint the bezel.....all you need with a movement service!
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Old 19 June 2016, 04:43 AM   #15
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They may even talk to you about resuming the 24 hour hand.....I would resist and keep it original....original is best!
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Old 19 June 2016, 06:45 AM   #16
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wow!! lovely example of a very sought after reference.
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Old 19 June 2016, 07:31 AM   #17
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It's such a gem
I like watches that have wear like yours. I think I would not wear it as is if the crown doesn't lock down. I like the patina and discolouration on the hands. It looks good to me
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Old 19 June 2016, 08:24 AM   #18
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If it were mine I would only disassemble it to clean off the dirt out of the nooks and crannies, polish the crystal with toothpaste leaving the bigger scratches, service the movement, reassemble it and wear it in pride. I love its worn patina.

Edit: New crystal, just saw the crack at 5pm
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Old 19 June 2016, 09:57 AM   #19
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thanks to all, i really appreciate the help and kind words about the watch!!
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Old 21 June 2016, 05:33 AM   #20
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In december I had mine serviced by an AD after almost 15 years . It still kept perfect time but would after 24 hours in the safe. It did need a lot of new parts, so maybe 15 years without a service is overdoing it:)

The AD said that plexis are always changed at a service or when the bezel was unscrewed because they deform under pressure and reusing them would not ensure a watertight watch.
As for all advise, indeed no polish, no dial replacing if possible.

.But I do wonder what your father did with his watch to get it so scratched.
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