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Spark · 31 October 2006, 05:51 AM

Hello guys!
New to the Forum.
My first post.
I sold my steel Daytona a few months ago and after a few weeks I felt lost not having a steel sports Rolex to wear.
I have just bought a 1655 Explorer II orange hand and I actually prefer it to the steel Daytona.
Am I mad?
Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Spark.

Rockrolex · 31 October 2006, 05:53 AM

Hello, Mark. Welcome to TRF. Glad you joined our merry madhouse.

You did the right thing trading to the EXP II. Much better all around watch than the Daytona IMO. Wear it well and enjoy it.

Oh, and keep on posting. And pics, please.

C.J. · 31 October 2006, 06:16 AM

Welcome to TRF and congrats on the EXP

I would take the orange over a Daytona in a minute

mike · 31 October 2006, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Hello guys!
New to the Forum.
My first post.
I sold my steel Daytona a few months ago and after a few weeks I felt lost not having a steel sports Rolex to wear.
I have just bought a 1655 Explorer II orange hand and I actually prefer it to the steel Daytona.
Am I mad?
Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Spark.

Hi Spark, welcome!

Was this a modern Daytona? If so that's a no brainer!

The 1655 is one of the "grail" pieces in the vintage sports world.
Depending on condition, straight second hand or not, bracelet your way ahead of the game in terms of desirability to most collectors. From a finicial standpoint I think your ahead of the game to way ahead.
They don't make 1655s anymore, but you can get a Daytona.
Big congrats!!!

Post a pic of that trophy!!!

JJ Irani · 31 October 2006, 04:52 PM

Hi Spark,

A hearty welcome to TRF.

The orange hand Exp-II is a much sought after Rolex and you should consider yourself lucky to have one in your possession.

Please post some pics when you can.

Cheers - JJ

padi56 · 31 October 2006, 07:22 PM

Well Spark now you got a proper Rolex in the 1655 Explorer II orange hand Myself not a modern day Daytona lover at all,and cannot see why all the hype and grossly overpriced grey market prices.These modern day Rolex are only pretenders,you cannot beat the real Rolex and thats the vintage.And in reality there are millions of modern day,Rolex watches in this world,but watches like the 1655 quite small amounts.

Spark · 1 November 2006, 05:20 AM

Hi All,
Thanks for the warm welcome and thanks for the pos feedback.
It was a modern 2003 Daytona and I made a small profit on it too.
Will post pics as soon as it comes back from Rolex UK, I bought it from a very good dealer, but just wanted to be sure.
It is a late model 80-81 with heavy oyster bracelet, which I wanted as the folded link bracelet is a little light.
The only thing not original is the seconds hand as it was changed by Rolex at service for a steel or white gold one sometime in the past and they don't have a white one in stock anymore.
Cheers,
Spark.

mike · 1 November 2006, 05:38 AM

Can't wait to see it, and congrats on a great piece!!

31 October 2006, 05:51 AM	#1
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Daytona or Orange Hand Explorer II ? Hello guys! New to the Forum. My first post. I sold my steel Daytona a few months ago and after a few weeks I felt lost not having a steel sports Rolex to wear. I have just bought a 1655 Explorer II orange hand and I actually prefer it to the steel Daytona. Am I mad? Would be interested to hear your thoughts. Spark.

31 October 2006, 05:53 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,125	Hello, Mark. Welcome to TRF. Glad you joined our merry madhouse. You did the right thing trading to the EXP II. Much better all around watch than the Daytona IMO. Wear it well and enjoy it. Oh, and keep on posting. And pics, please. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

31 October 2006, 06:16 AM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF and congrats on the EXP I would take the orange over a Daytona in a minute __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

31 October 2006, 04:52 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Hi Spark, A hearty welcome to TRF. The orange hand Exp-II is a much sought after Rolex and you should consider yourself lucky to have one in your possession. Please post some pics when you can. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

31 October 2006, 07:22 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,236	Well Spark now you got a proper Rolex in the 1655 Explorer II orange hand Myself not a modern day Daytona lover at all,and cannot see why all the hype and grossly overpriced grey market prices.These modern day Rolex are only pretenders,you cannot beat the real Rolex and thats the vintage.And in reality there are millions of modern day,Rolex watches in this world,but watches like the 1655 quite small amounts. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

1 November 2006, 05:20 AM	#7
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Thanks!! Hi All, Thanks for the warm welcome and thanks for the pos feedback. It was a modern 2003 Daytona and I made a small profit on it too. Will post pics as soon as it comes back from Rolex UK, I bought it from a very good dealer, but just wanted to be sure. It is a late model 80-81 with heavy oyster bracelet, which I wanted as the folded link bracelet is a little light. The only thing not original is the seconds hand as it was changed by Rolex at service for a steel or white gold one sometime in the past and they don't have a white one in stock anymore. Cheers, Spark.

1 November 2006, 05:38 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Can't wait to see it, and congrats on a great piece!!

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