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Johnfinlay · 23 February 2014, 08:20 PM

Am considering a watch described as a 1962 5500 Explorer,it has a new Explorer dial fitted at RSC service ,Dec 2021 with service document to match and bill for approx £1100.Asking price is £2150,what do folks think? Apologiies if question not appropriate for forum.

dysondiver · 23 February 2014, 08:40 PM

pictures ,, be great ,,, but my feelings are at that money id buy the later explorer with saphire and 2mm extra in the case , a much better daily wear ,,,, and easier to move on ,, 34 mm with a service dial ,,, all the hassles and non of the gains ,
just my thoughts , others may not agree ,,
welcome to the forum too

cardiel · 23 February 2014, 10:37 PM

I think I may have spotted the watch you are talking about. Price looks good and the service history is a great bonus. Its just a matter of whether you mind the service dial. There are quite a few vintage Explorers for sale for 2 or 3 times that price.

joe100 · 23 February 2014, 11:07 PM

To me, the value in a 5500 Explorer is originality. While an RSC nod is nice to have, the service dial kills it for me. If you absolutely have to have a 5500 Exp and you're going to wear it, then it might be something to consider. The issue with a 5500 Explorer is that it shares the reference with the Air King. Swap out the dials and the value jumps. Scammers do this and finding an original and verified 5500 Explorer is becoming a rare thing.

Most of us can't even agree how long they were made. Some folks claim they were made into the early 80s. I don't think so however.

If you're after a vintage explorer, a 1016 is a better buy. Easier for the experts to verify.

Johnfinlay · 23 February 2014, 11:17 PM

Thanks for replies folks.Already have this

Which got to pass onto my son,thought the 5500 might make nice everyday wearer as like the Explorer dial and its RSC serviced.

powerfunk · 23 February 2014, 11:41 PM

Actually I think a 5500 Explorer that has been verified as legit by an RSC is pretty cool, even if it has a service dial. Obviously an original dial would be even better, but the price seems about right. You could easily get a 114270 for the same price, though. Let us know if you decide to snag it.

watchcrank · 24 February 2014, 12:21 AM

nice explorer :-) I'd wait to find an original dialed one or imo better to find a 1016 gilt dial if you like the originality and history. Luck, M

23 February 2014, 08:20 PM	#1
Johnfinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: N.ireland Watch: Explorer 1016 Posts: 62	5500 Explorer value/desirability Am considering a watch described as a 1962 5500 Explorer,it has a new Explorer dial fitted at RSC service ,Dec 2021 with service document to match and bill for approx £1100.Asking price is £2150,what do folks think? Apologiies if question not appropriate for forum.

23 February 2014, 11:07 PM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	To me, the value in a 5500 Explorer is originality. While an RSC nod is nice to have, the service dial kills it for me. If you absolutely have to have a 5500 Exp and you're going to wear it, then it might be something to consider. The issue with a 5500 Explorer is that it shares the reference with the Air King. Swap out the dials and the value jumps. Scammers do this and finding an original and verified 5500 Explorer is becoming a rare thing. Most of us can't even agree how long they were made. Some folks claim they were made into the early 80s. I don't think so however. If you're after a vintage explorer, a 1016 is a better buy. Easier for the experts to verify. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

23 February 2014, 11:17 PM	#5
Johnfinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: N.ireland Watch: Explorer 1016 Posts: 62	Explorer 5500 Thanks for replies folks.Already have this Which got to pass onto my son,thought the 5500 might make nice everyday wearer as like the Explorer dial and its RSC serviced.

23 February 2014, 08:40 PM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	pictures ,, be great ,,, but my feelings are at that money id buy the later explorer with saphire and 2mm extra in the case , a much better daily wear ,,,, and easier to move on ,, 34 mm with a service dial ,,, all the hassles and non of the gains , just my thoughts , others may not agree ,, welcome to the forum too

23 February 2014, 10:37 PM	#3
cardiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: uk Posts: 367	I think I may have spotted the watch you are talking about. Price looks good and the service history is a great bonus. Its just a matter of whether you mind the service dial. There are quite a few vintage Explorers for sale for 2 or 3 times that price.

23 February 2014, 11:41 PM	#6
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Actually I think a 5500 Explorer that has been verified as legit by an RSC is pretty cool, even if it has a service dial. Obviously an original dial would be even better, but the price seems about right. You could easily get a 114270 for the same price, though. Let us know if you decide to snag it.

24 February 2014, 12:21 AM	#7
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	nice explorer :-) I'd wait to find an original dialed one or imo better to find a 1016 gilt dial if you like the originality and history. Luck, M

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