polexpete Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hi guys, I just brought a 1655 Explorer II orange hand from a member here and intend to mod it somewhat, but as i have little knowledge of this rep model i would like to ask if you have can you show what you've got. Also if you can give a little advice on what you did would be much appreciated. many thanks! P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Dude Your going to have to post pictures so the Rolex folks can give you some advice Here is my un-modded Orange Steveo Firstly does yours have lug holes? I know some of the newer reps don't have them and as far as I know they should. Secondly on mine them minute markers should touch the edge, mine don't and it would need a very good lume job to get them to touch it and still be square. I am happy with the crystal on mine, but some days I wish the orange hand was a bit more Orange. If you really want to get it perfect I think a movement and hand swap might be required, I might be wrong but I think the orange hand should be over the hour hand CHS style. Best of luck with the mods ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Stormtooper, thanks for that. Watch is in the post but this is it. Yeah no lug holes version but can fix that. Think its a Silix version that's soon or is now discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 @Pete - yours originally came from JOshua. The "Search" is your friend Check HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Let the drooling begin...... The original Straight hand/set is in a safe as is the bracelet. All else is original (crown/tube recently changed at last service) Have a great day..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Sweet Justasgood! Haven't seen any pix from yours in some time, it looks like it has been there and done that for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Sweet Justasgood! Haven't seen any pix from yours in some time, it looks like it has been there and done that for sure!! Needless to say...this ain't no safe queen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togasa Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) Here is mine. Gen 1575 GMT movement, fully serviced Gen refinished dial Gen crown & tube Gen crystal 1:1 case (detectable by only RSC), the "too expensive" case. Riveted bracelet I might post it for a sale as i want to reduce my collection. The dial is refinished by a veteran, who's been doing this for gen rolex for more than a few decades. Naturally, he's got all the correct fonts and the whole setup. The print is sharp. I was able to find a badly beatup gen dial for a good price and found the guy to do the job. When the movement was serviced, i asked my watchmaker to give a good polish to round the edges a bit to give more realistic look to the case. After daily use, it's acquired scruff marks and the whole thing looks just perfect and undoubtful. Edited July 25, 2008 by togasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Here is mine, unmodded from a vendor that was active on RWI a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josevancouver Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Photos of my 'vintagized' Explorer 2 McQueen: Need to replace the crystal as the cyclops isn't great, but otherwise, I'm happy with the work done on the dial and markers. Jose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Here is mine. Gen 1575 GMT movement, fully serviced Gen refinished dial Gen crown & tube Gen crystal 1:1 case (detectable by only RSC), the "too expensive" case. Riveted bracelet That spec is Crazy , fantastic collection of parts Here is mine, unmodded from a vendor that was active on RWI a couple of years ago. that Dial looks really very good Photos of my 'vintagized' Explorer 2 McQueen: Jose And That vintage lume is Great Wear them well gents, they all look pretty fantatsic ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Here's a shot of mine un-modded And after some 'tinkering' It seems that this classic is gaining in popularity over the last year or so. Can't say I am surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I've always been a big fan of this watch and waited in vain for an accurate rep. Finally, out of frustration I picked up one from TTK for $100 until a better one shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Me love the 1655 long long time Sad Doc has no 1655 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pismo Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 Here is mine (give it to a friend ) just little work on crown guard . I miss it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 the most love rolex edition ...i love this watch ... I think I need to buy one of this vintage rolex...which dealer has the best of this version ?? not all dealer carries them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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