Got me another Rolex Explorer ll 1655

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erpin9

·Jan 16, 2021

My dealer informed me about this Rolex Explorer ll 1655 for sale by the original owner. He said that the watch has been a safe queen for 20 years. He sent me pictures that were not so clear so it was hard to tell the condition of the watch.

The owner wanted a quick sale so the price was very attractive. If i hesitate, i know someone will grab it immediately so i decided to buy without seeing it. When i got the watch, it was in very nice condition. I sent it to my watchmaker for detailing and movement overhaul. This is how it looks after.

This is my other 1655

 

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Burr

·Jan 17, 2021

These seem to hot right now but to own two?! You animal!

With that said I also acquired a 1655 recently and absolutely love it so I can understand and not understand owning two at the same time 😀

 

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erpin9

·Jan 17, 2021

Burr

These seem to hot right now but to own two?! You animal!

With that said I also acquired a 1655 recently and absolutely love it so I can understand and not understand owning two at the same time 😀

I have several two of the same watches because i have two sons. I will pass these watches to them at the proper time.

 

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janice&fred

·Jan 17, 2021

Nice catch Eric and you been on a good run lately! Only wish I was still there in the south pacific to give you some competition 😁

 

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erpin9

·Jan 17, 2021

janice&fred

Nice catch Eric and you been on a good run lately! Only wish I was still there in the south pacific to give you some competition 😁

Happy New Year Fred. There are still plenty of watches to be hunted here for both of us.

 

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janice&fred

·Jan 17, 2021

erpin9

There are still plenty of watches to be hunted here for both of us.

Without me being physically located in Cebu City I have zero chance on catching the high end rarities like you been getting. My crew there in Cebu City are basically only safe and capable of finding me run-of-the-mill stuff. Big stuff like you get are too risky for me to trust my crew as they will screw that all up on me and end up buying a fugazy 😁

 

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Burr

·Jan 17, 2021

erpin9

I have several two of the same watches because i have two sons. I will pass these watches to them at the proper time.

Lucky sons indeed!! That’s awesome.

 

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Marsimaxam

·Jan 18, 2021

Very nice buy. Late 1970s, with original bezel. Wear in good health.

One of my favorite Rolex Sport Models, an early 70's version.

 

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WatchCor

·Jan 18, 2021

Congrats @erpin9. That is incredible to have two in that condition. You seem to have an excellent dealer/customer relation.

Mine says hi. These are wonderful pieces even with a strap.😉🥰

 

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aleksejeremeev

·Jan 18, 2021

Congratulations. Nice watch. You are in luck in finding.

 

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zwjk

·Jan 18, 2021

Very nice! I love reading about your watch finds 👍

 

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erpin9

·Jan 18, 2021

WatchCor

Congrats @erpin9. That is incredible to have two in that condition. You seem to have an excellent dealer/customer relation.

Mine says hi. These are wonderful pieces even with a strap.😉🥰

Gorgeous patina.

 

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Dsplash

·Feb 25, 2021

Nice grab! Those are great on the wrist!
I wasn’t at all looking at that reference but I too couldn’t resist when I found this one (and directly from the original owner!)

I thought I could always sell it if I got tired of it but now, no way that’s happening anytime soon! 😁

 

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NGO1

·Feb 25, 2021

erpin9

I have several two of the same watches because i have two sons. I will pass these watches to them at the proper time.

You are loving them wrong, Dad.
You put them in a room, toss in the Explorer, then lock the door. Your favorite son will emerge.

I miss you James.