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1655 Freccione "Albino"

 
 By: DrStrong : January 3rd, 2009-23:35
a very special watch indeed !! 1978 Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 "Albino" Rail Dial w/ Box & Papers": the original tritium "rail" dial is in excellent condition with wonderful patina. The original tritium hands match perfectly. The original orange hand has...  

I'm more impressed by the whole Patina of this Freccione

 
 By: amanico : January 3rd, 2009-23:51
Than by the White GMT Hand, even if very particular and unusual, of course. But the patina is awesome. Don't know if I wouldn't pefer it with a light orange hand...More representative of the idea we all have of the 1655, don ' you think? But the patina an... 

Funny this "albino"

 
 By: quentin : January 8th, 2009-04:08
Very original Jeff, and rare to see.. thanks for sharing. As Nico, I think I would prefer to find an amazing patina! A french vintage rolex amator have this watch: credit Tonton ;-) Maybe the most beautiful freccione I never saw on the net! a killing watc...  

Nice watch, except the bezel....

 
 By: DrStrong : January 8th, 2009-09:21
which is for the later generation of 1655. The early Freccione's have a thick font bezel:...  

Yep nt

 
 By: quentin : January 8th, 2009-09:53

Amazing vintage timepeace...

 
 By: kbc.2222 : January 4th, 2009-02:27
Very nice patina...congrats... People always like ORANGE HAND but u have WHITE HAND...LOL Very different with others (But be a collector, i prefer unique) Thanks for sharing Best Chung This message has been edited by kbc.2222 on 2009-01-04 02:35:38