Steve McQueen Rolex

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

Beautiful twins. I always wonder why some have 2 of the same exact watch. Any specific reason?

One was my dad's.......I bought mine 1st (in 1973), he liked it so much he went out the next week & got 1 for him.....when he died I got his watches.

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

One was my dad's.......I bought mine 1st (in 1973), he liked it so much he went out the next week & got 1 for him.....when he died I got his watches.

such a great way to remember your dad. Thanks for sharing

[HACKNSACK44]

Ok I asked for a pic and when and where he got it. Either I heard him wrong or he had a senior moment .. Here is what he said I think it was 1971, but it could have been 72. Purchased in Bangkok, Thailand. Not a good pic.

[Mark020]

Hard to see but does not seem te be a straight hand?

[Vincent65]

terrible photo - looks like a straight hand to me

[Vlad]

ouch... from a collector's perspective, that was an awesome watch and with straight second hand!!!

then again, if you ever want to restore the watch to a 'collectable' level, you can still find correct dial, hands, and bezel. Knowing that this watch is an early 1655, you're probably looking at $5 to $6K, but it would definitely be worth it especially if you have the original papers.

Couple of articles about (early) 1655s:

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2009/1/...e-best-ma.html

http://stefanomazzariol.blogspot.com...22freccione%22

http://rolexnessreviews.blogspot.com...-straight.html

http://www.newturfers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10255

[HACKNSACK44]

Originally Posted by Vincent65

terrible photo - looks like a straight hand to me

I'll try to get a better pic..

[r4gs]

That looks all original, definitely straight seconds. I actually don't think any restoration bar a new crystal is needed really.

I got mine through rather fortuitous circumstances. Here's mine:

[sfglenrock]

After lusting after Dr. Bob's 1655's for quite a while, I ended up picking one up. Love the 1655.

[Vlad]

Originally Posted by r4gs

That looks all original, definitely straight seconds. I actually don't think any restoration bar a new crystal is needed really.

That was before he got it serviced (i.e. luminova dial, new hands, etc...) - as I said before, there still is a chance of getting the watch to the original condition (but that will not be cheap!)

[sea-dweller]

Great story!

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by sfglenrock

After lusting after Dr. Bob's 1655's for quite a while, I ended up picking one up. Love the 1655.

Congrats

Stunning watch

HAGOne


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[colpol]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I'm a pig.....I have 2....I rotate

If you know what you like - why not 2 I say ........

[HACKNSACK44]

Originally Posted by r4gs

That looks all original, definitely straight seconds. I actually don't think any restoration bar a new crystal is needed really.

I got mine through rather fortuitous circumstances. Here's mine:

Very nice!

[HACKNSACK44]

Originally Posted by sfglenrock

After lusting after Dr. Bob's 1655's for quite a while, I ended up picking one up. Love the 1655.

Very nice!

[HACKNSACK44]

Originally Posted by Vlad

That was before he got it serviced (i.e. luminova dial, new hands, etc...) - as I said before, there still is a chance of getting the watch to the original condition (but that will not be cheap!)

I don't think he would ever spend that kind of money.. He likes it the way it is.. It shows what it has gone through over all those years.. Awesome!