Baron - Mr Red
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Rolex Explorer II 1655 - the "straight hand"
I am not sure if it is because I subconsciously connect this watch with the summer and all that brings, or not, but it is getting more and more wrist-time from me. This is a watch that I never truly loved when i bought it....however.....it is also one of those rare watches that just continues to grow on you. Now, i love it. As time has passed, it has taken wrist-time for me to appreciate how enjoyable this watch is and how important it is for my collection.
It is not like any other Rolex reference. It is distinctly un-Rolex in its general design. The orange hand, of course, adds to its "flavour." In my mind, I definitely associate it with the summer.
Yet, the fixed engraved bezel, the orange hand, the quirky complication that it has.....these have all grown on me. Maybe this watch now deserves a proper review.....there are of course a few dial variations so some interesting things too examine. Yes....maybe this goes on the menu for a summer review...a propos.
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Rolex Explorer II 1655 - the "straight hand"
I am not sure if it is because I subconsciously connect this watch with the summer and all that brings, or not, but it is getting more and more wrist-time from me. This is a watch that I never truly loved when i bought it....however.....it is also one of ...
A watch to fall in love with, my friend.
As per a funny coincidence, I took it off the safe... For a good wrist session. We should more often post pics of this reference! Best, Nicolas
Indeed..Exuberantly different.. With an unusual dial.. But with a certain charme.. Yes..
.. has a touch of summer, also for me. Best, hs
Hello dear Joe! Completely agree with your thoughts...
... about the Explorer II. Also It happened exactly the same with my relation with this fine watch. I owe the discovery of this reference to our friend Nicolas. It was after reading his passionate post about the Explorer II a few years ago, that I opened ...
Here's my mark 2
It's funny that I wore mine a few weeks ago and got 2 comments from my wife and a friend about how nice the watch looked on my wrist yet neither of them are watch lovers I agree with Joe that it's a watch that grows on you the more you wear it Regards Joh...
a coincidence....
......as to be honest it took about 2 years before i started to grow to love it....many times in fact i looked to sell it....BUT, every time i looked to sell it, my wife would tell me that she didn't care less if i sold ant of the other Rolex, but this Ex...
I should have made you an offer.
But now that your wife have spoken. :( Here a lousy photo of the great watch Regard Tyler ...
Sooo... this is the one I blame... :)) ...
for making me fall in love with the Explorer II!! Y tu extraordinario y apasionado reportaje de hace algunos años! Un abrazo afectuoso mi amigo! Abel.
An interesting group of owners ....
It doesn't have the appeal of the Sub or GMt....yet for those who own it, there is a strong bond.
Beauty is int the eye of...
With all due respect, It is all very subjective, Baron. I do not own a 'stright end' but I find this reference is just as 'appealing' and interesting as the Sub and the GMT from a design point of view and as a tool watch. Nice to move away from the classi...
Thanks for introducing me to another fantastic unrolex
This and its unrolex cousin, the 1016, are two of my favorites.
Disagree on the 1016. It is much more Rolex than the 1655.
The 3 / 6 / 9 dial and the hands are so Rolex! Best, Nicolas
To me there's something very unrolex about the 1016. The combination
of smooth bezel that is narrow relative to the case width, no cyclops, no date at all, the choice of minute indices, the general low profile, it does not have all the rolex cues for me. Even the rolex crown and name somehow recede. You have a point about ...
A review ? What a great idea !
here's my ex straight hand with a very early serial number ...
Am working on a review now....my serial number is later than yours....
.....actually very close to Bill's version.