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yeti · 2 May 2007, 08:04 AM

You all have given me renewed respect for a quiet, dependable old friend. I picked her up for a song in the early 80's and she has been an almost constant companion ever since. Now I look here and my unassuming little timepiece maybe a star in her own right, its also a good opportunity to show off a Rolex that always seems to blend into the background.

Sorry I didn't have the correct lens, and she is a bit dirty from being worn doing spring yard work, but here is my 1974(5?), orange hand, 1655!

Lol-x · 2 May 2007, 08:58 AM

Welcome, great looking vintage.
Seems like it has served you well. The dial and hands look they have nicely aged, don't get them changed if you get the watch serviced by Rolex.
This model is very collectable and has gone up significantly in value over the years.
It is easy to polish the crystal to get those scratches out. Regards

C.J. · 2 May 2007, 09:00 AM

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeutiful

D4UK · 2 May 2007, 09:06 AM

great looking watch.. one of the only vintage rolex's that i'd chew my arm off to own...

Nick Hacko · 2 May 2007, 09:10 AM

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JJ Irani · 2 May 2007, 09:15 AM

Welcome to TRF, Yeti.

Nick is right....just leave it original....it's worth top dollar to a prospective collector!!

Cheers - JJ

mike · 2 May 2007, 10:02 AM

Very nice, congrats!

Is it perhaps a 5 mil. ser.no.??

bwalkerVintage · 2 May 2007, 10:11 AM

Welcome - looks like it has had some good loving over the years. Little TLC and she would be looking good as new!

Have you ever had it serviced?

mikey · 2 May 2007, 11:44 AM

Besides the 1675 your watch is my all time favorite!

mlb · 2 May 2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeutiful

You forgot the 'A'

BeeeeeeeeeAutiful Rolex

C.J. · 2 May 2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mlb

You forgot the 'A'

BeeeeeeeeeAutiful Rolex

Thanks, professor. But I was going for the sound effect

mlb · 2 May 2007, 12:20 PM

Your welcome

C.J. · 2 May 2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mlb

Your welcome

Did you forget the

or did you leave that out on purpose?

leopardprey · 2 May 2007, 01:00 PM

Nice Explorer. IT screams "Take me caving!" all over it!

mlb · 2 May 2007, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Did you forget the

or did you leave that out on purpose?

Sorry, I did forget it!

No harm intended

Mike

C.J. · 2 May 2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlb

Sorry, I did forget it!

No harm intended

Mike

Oh, I was only breaking balls, pal. I know

Gedanken · 2 May 2007, 01:31 PM

Whoa-ho-ho! That's one helluva classic you got there, Yeti! Welcome aboard, by the way!

jac67 · 3 May 2007, 12:34 AM

Very nice, and quite collectable.

Wear it in good health.

John.

yeti · 3 May 2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Very nice, congrats!

Is it perhaps a 5 mil. ser.no.??

close for a guess but it is a 406xxxx serial.

and while I am at it, maybe a few more bad photos of the old girl, before she cleans up a tad

, are in order.

mikey · 3 May 2007, 01:47 AM

I wouldn't clean the watch at all. Its a tool.

yeti · 3 May 2007, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikey

I wouldn't clean the watch at all. Its a tool.

When I say clean I just mean taking off the surface grime, like you wipe down a wrench before you put it back in the toolbox. Not much more then some soap and water, and a wipe with a nice soft warm fluffy towel. Nothing extreme, just the basic care you would show any good tool, or like a shower after a long day of work. She's no closet queen, her dings and scrapes are all honorable battle scars she wears proudly.

Spark · 3 May 2007, 06:40 AM

Great watch and nice to know some 1655's get worn every day.
My one doesn't as in my work it would be unrestorable in a week or two.
It also cost me too much money

mike · 3 May 2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yeti

close for a guess but it is a 406xxxx serial.

and while I am at it, maybe a few more bad photos of the old girl, before she cleans up a tad

, are in order.

Yeah, I thought it was close. Your dial is a <25, I believe these came after the T SWISS T dials circa mid 70s, or so. Beautifull vintage piece. The bracelet was replaced? 1655s came with a non-divers bracelet. A 78360 with 580s is correct.
If the watch has not been serviced recently, I'd do that before Rolex stops servicing the 1575 movement. DO NOT send to Rolex for any work!! They'll force a dial and hands change. New crystal, crown, tube, is fine and will not impact the value of your watch.
I see you're in Boston, if you need the name of a GOOD guy who is Rolex certified and with a parts account shoot me a PM.
Congrats on a great watch!!

Rockrolex · 3 May 2007, 08:26 AM

Beautiful watch, yeti. That's probably the only watch with orange on it that I actually like.

mikey · 3 May 2007, 08:47 AM

If you saw the dirt between the links of my watch you would run to the soap and water and demand me clean it!

JJ Irani · 3 May 2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey

If you saw the dirt between the links of my watch you would run to the soap and water and demand me clean it!

If I saw the dirt between the links of YOUR watch, I would run to the soap and water and wash MINE all over again!!

2 May 2007, 08:04 AM	#1
yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NEK, Vermont Watch: 1655 Explorer II Posts: 7	My orange hand You all have given me renewed respect for a quiet, dependable old friend. I picked her up for a song in the early 80's and she has been an almost constant companion ever since. Now I look here and my unassuming little timepiece maybe a star in her own right, its also a good opportunity to show off a Rolex that always seems to blend into the background. Sorry I didn't have the correct lens, and she is a bit dirty from being worn doing spring yard work, but here is my 1974(5?), orange hand, 1655! Attached Images

2 May 2007, 09:10 AM	#5
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2 May 2007, 09:15 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Yeti. Nick is right....just leave it original....it's worth top dollar to a prospective collector!! 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!!

2 May 2007, 01:31 PM	#17
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Whoa-ho-ho! That's one helluva classic you got there, Yeti! Welcome aboard, by the way! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

3 May 2007, 08:26 AM	#24
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,078	Beautiful watch, yeti. That's probably the only watch with orange on it that I actually like. __________________ 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

2 May 2007, 08:58 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,638	Welcome, great looking vintage. Seems like it has served you well. The dial and hands look they have nicely aged, don't get them changed if you get the watch serviced by Rolex. This model is very collectable and has gone up significantly in value over the years. It is easy to polish the crystal to get those scratches out. Regards

2 May 2007, 09:00 AM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeutiful

2 May 2007, 09:06 AM	#4
D4UK Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: TT SUB LV GMTII Posts: 527	great looking watch.. one of the only vintage rolex's that i'd chew my arm off to own...

2 May 2007, 10:02 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Very nice, congrats! Is it perhaps a 5 mil. ser.no.??

2 May 2007, 10:11 AM	#8
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Welcome - looks like it has had some good loving over the years. Little TLC and she would be looking good as new! Have you ever had it serviced?

2 May 2007, 11:44 AM	#9
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Besides the 1675 your watch is my all time favorite!

2 May 2007, 12:20 PM	#12
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	Your welcome

2 May 2007, 01:00 PM	#14
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Nice Explorer. IT screams "Take me caving!" all over it!

3 May 2007, 12:34 AM	#18
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Very nice, and quite collectable. Wear it in good health. John.

3 May 2007, 01:47 AM	#20
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I wouldn't clean the watch at all. Its a tool.

3 May 2007, 06:40 AM	#22
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Great watch and nice to know some 1655's get worn every day. My one doesn't as in my work it would be unrestorable in a week or two. It also cost me too much money

3 May 2007, 08:47 AM	#25
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	If you saw the dirt between the links of my watch you would run to the soap and water and demand me clean it!

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