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23 March 2014, 04:42 AM
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Rolex 16550 Exp II non Rail Dial Cream Face
Hello fellow watch fans.
I am new to this site and have a Rolex Explorer II non Rail Dial Cream Face that I purchased in 1987. I understand from a bit of research that these may be a bit collectible as I have already had an offer to purchase it for obviously much more than I bought it for back then. I have the box, paperwork, extra links the whole nine yards. I have two questions. Was it truly a "goof" by Rolex to let this watch go out the door? Are they highly collectible? Serial Number is: R16550A12B7836 I have seen these online for 18k in Europe. I have a solid offer on it but need to know more about it. Any help appreciated - I hope this is posted in the right area - don't mean to offend. Thanks. RTY |
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23 March 2014, 04:56 AM
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no 'goof'
very collectible, to some photos please! |
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23 March 2014, 05:19 AM
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These are moderately interesting to collectors, but certainly not "highly collectible." I have never heard of anyone achieving a price close to $18,000 for one of these; also, for true collectors, only the "rail" version is accepted. I would think the top would be around $8,000 for one like you describe.
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23 March 2014, 07:09 AM
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i will mildly disagree here michael...the T swiss t-25t version (NOT swiss <25t version) that arthur spent so long researching and establishing i think has its own following, is actually probably rarer , and in fact has some nice colour tones to it , i wouldd still be happy to own one . and i know of several full box and paper sets with the 12 code on that have traded as high as $18k in the european retail scene in the past , though i agree they are a fair bit off that point those days since so many ''new''  cream dials began appearing and softened the market.
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23 March 2014, 01:35 PM
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Very helpful. Thanks. I have an offer of 10k for it now complete. But it's my baby. 27 years on my wrist. Want to make sure if I part with it and it is rare - I get what I should. Hence me entering this forum to talk to experts, collectors, etc.
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23 March 2014, 01:39 PM
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That's very helpful. Thanks. RTY
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23 March 2014, 08:29 PM
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Best Regards, Jason  Just Say "NO" to Polishing  Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches  PLEXI IS SEXY |
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23 March 2014, 11:00 PM
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I have owned a rail cream since 87 and have no intention of selling it :-) They are great to wear & unless you need the cash for a better purpose, keep it. As to offer on a non rail imho it is a fair offer but 13-14 is a proper value if in nice condition. M
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24 March 2014, 03:18 PM
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U r going to regret it. Don't do it unless it's emergency.
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24 March 2014, 03:19 PM
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Any pictures?
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