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Blue Bull · 25 June 2007, 05:55 AM

Since the Expl II seems to be flavour of the month ..

What about the cream dialed Expl II ?
When was this produced ? Serial ?
How many were made ?
Collectable and used value ?
Any nice pics ?

leopardprey · 25 June 2007, 05:57 AM

Believe it was only the first year or two it came out 1986-1988.

Had white gold hour outlines and white gold hands, not painted black.

Don't like the white gold hands, hour markers - but I love the cream dial!!!!!

mike · 25 June 2007, 06:40 AM

I think the reference 16550 EXP II CREAM is one of those pieces which we still don't have all the answers to yet (if we ever do in the vintage arena LOL!)
There was a time when collectors felt the only true creams were rail dials, but it seems recently non-rails have been verified as having cream dials. Sadly this seems to be a very popular watch to fake as there have been those that have attempted to bake the dials in an effort to change the color to cream.
Most feel the cream color came about due to a flaw in the paint used by Rolex causing the dial to turn.
I have no idea of the numbers made. Some collectors feel that late 9 mil. was a safe bet, but it seems some have come to light with R ser. nos. that have been verified.
Pricing I'd say is in the 12Kish range loose, perhaps up to 16K B&P, but the way vintage pricing has been who knows.
While the 1655 gets a lot of press (and it is a sweet watch!

) far fewer creams were made.
Not my photo,

leopardprey · 25 June 2007, 06:43 AM

Not my photo,

But, I know you are wishing it was your photo!!!

mike · 25 June 2007, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Not my photo,

But, I know you are wishing it was your photo!!!

LOL!

Chris B · 25 June 2007, 06:55 AM

Great pic & info Mike, saw one (enroute to RSC for service) at my AD back in April, it was gorgeous.

I'm almost certain that the unpainted WG hands & markers work better with the cream than they would with the original crisp white.

Tools · 25 June 2007, 08:29 AM

Truly,
one of the most beautiful, uncomplicated, watch dials on the face of the planet.

Gaijin · 25 June 2007, 09:11 AM

Mike your wealth of knowledge is amazing.

25 June 2007, 05:55 AM	#1
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	The other Explorer II ....... Since the Expl II seems to be flavour of the month .. What about the cream dialed Expl II ? When was this produced ? Serial ? How many were made ? Collectable and used value ? Any nice pics ?

25 June 2007, 05:57 AM	#2
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Believe it was only the first year or two it came out 1986-1988. Had white gold hour outlines and white gold hands, not painted black. Don't like the white gold hands, hour markers - but I love the cream dial!!!!!

25 June 2007, 06:40 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I think the reference 16550 EXP II CREAM is one of those pieces which we still don't have all the answers to yet (if we ever do in the vintage arena LOL!) There was a time when collectors felt the only true creams were rail dials, but it seems recently non-rails have been verified as having cream dials. Sadly this seems to be a very popular watch to fake as there have been those that have attempted to bake the dials in an effort to change the color to cream. Most feel the cream color came about due to a flaw in the paint used by Rolex causing the dial to turn. I have no idea of the numbers made. Some collectors feel that late 9 mil. was a safe bet, but it seems some have come to light with R ser. nos. that have been verified. Pricing I'd say is in the 12Kish range loose, perhaps up to 16K B&P, but the way vintage pricing has been who knows. While the 1655 gets a lot of press (and it is a sweet watch! ) far fewer creams were made. Not my photo,

25 June 2007, 06:43 AM	#4
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Not my photo, But, I know you are wishing it was your photo!!!

25 June 2007, 06:55 AM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great pic & info Mike, saw one (enroute to RSC for service) at my AD back in April, it was gorgeous. I'm almost certain that the unpainted WG hands & markers work better with the cream than they would with the original crisp white.

25 June 2007, 08:29 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,478	Truly, one of the most beautiful, uncomplicated, watch dials on the face of the planet.

25 June 2007, 09:11 AM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Mike your wealth of knowledge is amazing.

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