Should I keep this $24,000 Explorer II 1655 from Tourneau?

Thommas · Mar 9, 2023

If you're able to return and get your money back, this example was just listed on a high profile dealer site:
https://oliverandclarke.com/vintagewatches/a54vlwaunt2jhh0n3ogkfpy4fzev0y

Same price for a much nicer watch with a very attractive dial. Case is in nicer shape too. The bracelet is wrong but so is yours and that can be fixed.

ATWG · Mar 9, 2023

Marsimaxam
I agree with the general consensus, you could have done a lot better considering how much you paid for the 1655. The watch in my opinion is authentic, but, far too many issues. The dial is unattractive as are the hands. It is not uncommon for the orange hand to fade to white, also known as an "albino". Hopefully, you will be able to return the watch and find another.

By the way, ATWG, a beautiful example of an early reference 1655.

Yours isn't too bad either, gorgeous MK2!

Should I keep this $24,000 Explorer II 1655 from Tourneau?

Thommas

ATWG

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