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Which one would you want?

Rolex 1655 Explorer II Straight Hand
1 (25%)
Rolex 16550 Explorer II Cream Rail Dial
3 (75%)

Total Members Voted: 4

Voting closed: December 13, 2015, 11:03:15 AM

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Offline @tsw@

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Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« on: November 13, 2015, 11:03:15 AM »
Dear Sirs,

The allure of vintage Rolex is strong.

I've been smitten by these two for a long time. Love the aesthetic and the dial configuration.

Will have the chance to view these two in the coming month and would appreciate your opinion and advice. Cheers.

Rolex 1655 straight hands


Rolex 16550 cream rail dial


Photos taken off the internet.
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Offline ahmadabhamid

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2015, 02:35:20 PM »
Both

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Offline Spider boy

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2015, 05:29:04 PM »
Both are fantastic pieces , seen and tried on both of them before , I prefer the 1655 more
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Offline AbbasHabshee

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2015, 06:06:24 PM »
I would personally choose the 16550 over the 1655. The cream dial is stunning plus the wording on the 6 o'clock has that arrange wording gap that make it much difference on explorer models eg. (16570) . Would love to see the dial of the 16550 aged into beautiful rich cream patina!  8)
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Offline adamjohari

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2015, 07:05:05 AM »
Not sure if this makes sense... But the 1655 looks more 'vintage' to me. The design is much different compared to the newer explorers. Would have to say 1655. Both are a charm.
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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2015, 10:20:29 AM »
1655 for me, black dial reflects the patina outstandingly
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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2015, 11:05:31 AM »
Both are fantastic but both are not easy to source unless willing to pay high price
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Offline chrisyen

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2016, 01:47:01 PM »
either 1 also champion

so depend onluck

which one can get just get first
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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2016, 08:18:52 PM »
The 16550 Explorer II any time. But have yet to see one in the flesh.
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Offline dualcarb

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2016, 09:16:25 AM »
1655 for sure.
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Offline leewae91

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2016, 01:39:04 PM »
The 1655 seems like the better choice, really liking the orange hand
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Offline silverstan

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2016, 01:01:45 PM »
Get both will solve your dilemma  :thumbsup:
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Offline thong123

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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2016, 06:16:41 AM »
Rolex 16550 cream rail dial  :thumbsup:
The 1655 seem alittle bulky unless you got large wrist size. thx
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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2016, 08:29:33 PM »
1655 is way better because of the black dial, it is very versatile
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Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2016, 04:20:45 PM »
16550 cream rail dial for sure!
Has a good combination of modern and vintage.
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