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Horology.life · 17 June 2016, 06:51 AM

Hi guys, just wanted a bit of help with this 16550.
I was under the impression that all cream dials with white gold hour markers came with a rail dial.
So am just wondering if anyone knows more specifics about the 16550 cream dials.
Also what do you all think in general of this piece?
Many thanks in advance
P.s sorry for poor picture quality.

Haywood_Milton · 17 June 2016, 08:29 AM

The dial looks okay to me (and that's probably your greatest concern). No, not all cream dials were rail dials.

The bezel appears to be original and in good condition.

Not sure about the hands, but you can deal with them if you need to.

Haywood

adawil2002 · 17 June 2016, 12:29 PM

Looks right. I've owned my 16550 since new.

oldLeatherNeck · 17 June 2016, 01:03 PM

What's the serial?

BNA/LION · 17 June 2016, 02:01 PM

Looks Clean to me. Verify the serial number and if it has box and papers you are lucky!

Some additional information here... : http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ial+cream+dial

Horology.life · 17 June 2016, 06:05 PM

Huge thanks everyone and great pictures. It is a full set with box and papers. Rolex serviced recently. And also has original full bracelet and clasp, hang tags and original reciept.
As far as rarity, which is rarer non-rail or rail?
And as far as price goes, I see some fluctuation, from around £8k up to £14k.
Where should the price be a piece like this?

Haywood_Milton · 17 June 2016, 07:02 PM

Relative rarity is probably irrelevant. The ignorance of the market-place will always make more seek out the rail dial as the "accepted norm" and therefore prices for that will be firmer.

For what it's worth, I believe the non-rail dial to be less common.

I've seen them go for well under £10k and well above, but each watch has a unique condition / history / accompanying accessories, such that it's hard to be much more precise. How often will one get the chance to buy a minty full set, if one presents itself?

Haywood

Horology.life · 19 June 2016, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldLeatherNeck

What's the serial?

It's an 85..... Serial number and was originally purchased in 1986

Horology.life · 19 June 2016, 04:11 AM

So guys over the last week, I have gathered as much information as possible, from references and yourselves. Thankyou all for you input.
And today I have been back and purchased the 16550.
Everything about the watch seem to check out perfect. From the dial, hands, bezel, bracelet and clasp. It is full original box and papers, both hang tags, original guarantee, original wallet with calendar in and original booklets. Also just back from a service at Rolex this month.
So without further ado, here are some pictures....

Horology.life · 19 June 2016, 04:13 AM

Close up....

Horology.life · 19 June 2016, 04:15 AM

Wrist shot....

Gina Marie · 19 June 2016, 04:41 AM

Nice!

GeoGio Greece · 19 June 2016, 08:22 AM

Nice and rare. A friens of mine has one, not many around in good shape.

BNA/LION · 19 June 2016, 08:23 AM

BEAUTIFUL Non-Rail Cream Dial!!! �� T Swiss < 25 T

I am very Happy for you! IMHO I believe the Non-Rail Dials are harder to find thus more rare. I have one too and looked for a long time and really researched them.

MAJOR Congratulations!

crowncollection · 19 June 2016, 08:25 AM

Well done nice piece

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oldLeatherNeck · 19 June 2016, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 22cps

It's an 85..... Serial number and was originally purchased in 1986

8-9 mil serial should have the rail cream dial. Non-rail cream are later and can be found on the latter 16570 EX.

As far as rarity goes, there are instantiate claims either ways.

Just such for what were sold in the market, the rail cream goes for about $9K-$14K whereas the non rail goes for $7K-$9K top.

I can tell you that the rail but not cream are the rarest of the bunch. you don't find them often.

17 June 2016, 08:29 AM	#2
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	The dial looks okay to me (and that's probably your greatest concern). No, not all cream dials were rail dials. The bezel appears to be original and in good condition. Not sure about the hands, but you can deal with them if you need to. Haywood __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

17 June 2016, 01:03 PM	#4
oldLeatherNeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East Bay Posts: 158	What's the serial? What's the serial?

17 June 2016, 06:05 PM	#6
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Huge thanks everyone and great pictures. It is a full set with box and papers. Rolex serviced recently. And also has original full bracelet and clasp, hang tags and original reciept. As far as rarity, which is rarer non-rail or rail? And as far as price goes, I see some fluctuation, from around £8k up to £14k. Where should the price be a piece like this? __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

17 June 2016, 07:02 PM	#7
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	Relative rarity is probably irrelevant. The ignorance of the market-place will always make more seek out the rail dial as the "accepted norm" and therefore prices for that will be firmer. For what it's worth, I believe the non-rail dial to be less common. I've seen them go for well under £10k and well above, but each watch has a unique condition / history / accompanying accessories, such that it's hard to be much more precise. How often will one get the chance to buy a minty full set, if one presents itself? Haywood __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

19 June 2016, 08:22 AM	#13
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Nice and rare. A friens of mine has one, not many around in good shape. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

19 June 2016, 04:41 AM	#12
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	Nice!

19 June 2016, 08:23 AM	#14
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,608	BEAUTIFUL Non-Rail Cream Dial!!! �� T Swiss < 25 T I am very Happy for you! IMHO I believe the Non-Rail Dials are harder to find thus more rare. I have one too and looked for a long time and really researched them. MAJOR Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

19 June 2016, 08:25 AM	#15
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Well done nice piece Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

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