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16 December 2015, 07:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Tennessee
Watch: Explorer II 1655
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1972 McQueen Rolex 1655 Explorer II - Restoration Project
After receiving my father's 1972 Explorer II 1655 (Serial #294****), I took on the project of restoring it to its 1972 condition.
Step 1 complete - Installed a 7836 bracelet. The old bracelet and original condition of the watch are in the first photo and the most recent folows. I still need the correct end links. I believe its a 501B or 580 that will do the trick. There are numerous pricey steps are ahead. I need to lay hands on a Mark 1 dial and the accompanying hands. The current dial is a refinished and WAY off of the original, and the orange hand is gone, leaving only a frame. Nevertheless, one small step has been completed to accomplish the larger goal! 
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16 December 2015, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: Chicago
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Awesome! Good luck. Can't wait to see the end result!!
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16 December 2015, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
Posts: 10,063
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i actually like the ghost looking 24hr hand ,,, but good luck with the project
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16 December 2015, 07:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
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Good luck! Can't wait to see it when it's finished
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16 December 2015, 08:39 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Roma
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Good choice to restore it! Congratulations and good luck!
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20 December 2015, 04:21 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Central Cal
Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601
Posts: 707
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Beauty. Best of luck on your search! That's my birth year dream watch.
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20 December 2015, 04:28 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Arizona
Watch: is recovered!!
Posts: 4,250
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Awesome!! Best of luck sourcing parts and looking forward to the end result.
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