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Title: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: @tsw@ 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
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/Tsw80/1655_zpslx9omfvx.jpg)

Rolex 16550 cream rail dial
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/Tsw80/16550_zpshpzvelrm.jpg)

Photos taken off the internet.

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: ahmadabhamid on November 13, 2015, 02:35:20 PM

Both

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Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: Spider boy 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

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: AbbasHabshee 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)

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: adamjohari 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.

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: Timeless on November 21, 2015, 10:20:29 AM

1655 for me, black dial reflects the patina outstandingly

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: Top2 on November 21, 2015, 11:05:31 AM

Both are fantastic but both are not easy to source unless willing to pay high price

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: chrisyen on January 20, 2016, 01:47:01 PM

either 1 also champion

so depend onluck

which one can get just get first

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: Khairul on January 29, 2016, 08:18:52 PM

The 16550 Explorer II any time. But have yet to see one in the flesh.

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: dualcarb on January 30, 2016, 09:16:25 AM

1655 for sure.

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: leewae91 on January 30, 2016, 01:39:04 PM

The 1655 seems like the better choice, really liking the orange hand

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: silverstan on January 31, 2016, 01:01:45 PM

Get both will solve your dilemma  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: thong123 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

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: watches12 on February 01, 2016, 08:29:33 PM

1655 is way better because of the black dial, it is very versatile

Title: Re: Vintage Rolex lovers, which one would you want, 1655 or 16550?
Post by: alexkemaris on February 05, 2016, 04:20:45 PM

16550 cream rail dial for sure!
Has a good combination of modern and vintage.