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Did you ever dream of being an Explorer? It was time to try to give to this watch the interest it deserves. The Rolex History is not only full of Subs, or GMT, but also includes for several decades the Explorer models, like the 1016, the 1655, and the 16 ...

I have always like the 1655 versus the current Exp2... Very interesting observations...THANK YOU

Well written, I don't know, but written with the heart, for sure! Best, Nicolas

Great post and nice watch. I sure do like the old stuff, but I think the latest Explorer is a fine watch too. On this latest model the second hand is independant so it is GMT watch and a very complete tool watch IMO. Isn't it IWC who is claiming that Sir ...

I don't know if Sir Hillary always had a Rolex when he was climbing, but these are the only watches I know he had... The prices were very high for this model till the last year, then went substantially down, which was my chance to get one. My problem is t...

Well Nicolas, this is what I found on another website: "The Rolex Explorer was designed and made to supply the members of the 1953 expedition to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay, on May 29, 1953, were the first to reach ...

I will remember that in ...Let's say... 2029?!!! Info to be checked, of course. Thanks, my friend. Nicolas

Thanks for the information its nice as good dicovering the explorer i know about the Rolex vintage perpetual establish in 1966 its one of best and unique vintage model.. must watch [URL=http://www.timeandgems.com/]Rolex Watch[/url]

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Thats was a dream watch for a lot of vintage rolex lover...my friend ! U 1655 was SuperB conditions n sit perfect on your wrist :o) Thanks for whats the great review u give to us!!! All the best... Best Chung

It took me a long time to find MY 1655... I wanted one with a nice patina and in very good condition. Thanks for the nice words, my friend. Much appreciated. Best, Nicolas

... and very helpful for a Rolex novice such as myself. Thank you taking the time to put together the review. Slainte. Joe

I consider myself as an enthusiast novice, too, and I had to do my homework before being able to get my 1655. BUT I can tell you that this watch is worth some efforts! Best, my friend. Nicolas

it is interesting to see the common element in the different add throughout the years. Thanks Nico for making me discover the Explorer!

It is always nice to know the story behind the watch, the stories, should I say... The Beauty, the charm and the soul of this watch make it all! Best, Nicolas

...I've been encouraging my stepfather to find one of these. Now, sadly I'll have to inform him that the bezel doesn't rotate, so it's not a GMT/2nd timezone watch...I hadn't realised that. No wonder it didn't sell very well. That said, It's my favourite ...

Watchnuts are sometimes weird people, indeed. I didn't buy it for its supposed function ( the GMT it doesn't have ), but for its heaaaaavy charm, and originality. But it's a long time I separe watches and Utility... Best, my firend, and happy to have done...

Now I am convinced I have to get one myself !!

That's the best compliment you should make! Best, and good hunt, my friend. Nicolas

has just shot thru the roof ........... now that every purists wants one

But this is also another good reason to jump on it! Best, Nicolas

Well after 2 years not wearing a 1655..... this model is getting hot again. Thanks for your post! Looks real great.... and very well written!!! Best, Bernhard 100percent-rolex.blogspot.com

Your situation is much more difficult than mine... YOU have all the hottest Rolexes, my friend. I would wear with a great pleasure a 6538! More seriously, the 1655 is maybe, to me, the most original Rolex ever made, with a very cool look, due to its orang...

Maybe you are right.... we all need a orange hand in our collection.... But... whoooooooooo... that also goes for the 6263 Big Red,.. DRSD,... 6542,.... shitttttttt..... this is really a hard hobby.... ! We all get dead broke and sleep on the streets one ...

A 6542 is also in my wish list... PFFFFFFFFFFF, what a delicious HELL! Best, Nicolas

Nicko, you have a IMHO a very "romantic" way of writing.Like saying to yourself why ( now I hope I don't get into trouble here ) you fell for a lady that has all the charm,style in the world in your own eyes but yet realistically is not the most perfect i...

Which contributed to make it easier for me, as a good Borat I am! That is exactly that, my friend...The charm is sometimes more important than the Beauty. Best, and thanks for the very romantic comments! Nicolas

for the great review, such interesting stuff to read and so nice pictures ! Yes the Freccione is a very special Rolex.....here's mine: This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-10-18 05:58:53...

Nicolas, as I could see last week, this 1655 is absolutly gorgeous.... you manage to describe and to explain how much its beauty is terrific! Yours pics are also a great way to enhance its beauty. Thanks for your post, Rafael

Welcome here, my friend! It was time to give it Justice, don't you think? We don't often speak about the Explos, as the Subs are the most popular watches. Or the SDs. This watch is a really coool alternative in the Vintage World, indeed. Best, and thanks ...

Thans for your nice words, my friend! And please, don't sell this one! Best, Nicolas

I think the 1655 is a very special watch. Its is very nice. This is mine!!...

Thanks for adding yours, here. Best, Nicolas

My 2 explorers Many thanks Julian...

A 1016 and a 1655 together! A very cool approach of the Rolex Vintage watches, indeed. Happy to see that you enjoyed my poor prose! Best, Nicolas

I am new to this forum and to be honest I joined to try to learn about an old watch of my late Father's. (see my other post). I was just reading this post and the photo of the EXPLORER without the bezel or date caught my eye. It is just like the other Rol...

Thks for sharing

hi Nico, many thanks for the excellent review. it is very timely to me because i recently started learning this particular model. you post added much more directions to me to appreciate this model. thank you! stefan

Rolex is to be seriously considered. Not the hottest, but not the less charming, too. The difficulty is to find a nicely patined one.... But the hunt is part of the pleasure, too! Best, my friend, and thanks a lot for your nice comments! Nicolas

. . . which is perhaps the one iteration of classic Rolex design that feels less like it's brethren and more like, dare I say, contemporary Omega. I, too, have a sense of ambivalence about this model . . . perhaps it's the Rolex for those who prefer not t...

I didn't get a word of your commet... Please, state it in an easier way for me, my friend. Best, Borat.

. . . in Franglish, it would be: "has Omega overtones, looks like the Rolex for guys who don't want to come across as Rolex fans" . . . ;-). Kinda reminds me of this classic from the '60s: Tongue-tied, Art

Well, that's what I guessed... But why do you say that? Best, Borat.

. . . which share a great deal in common with '70s vintage Omegas . . . Art

thanks for sharing. great picture too... !

Beautiful review!.....I enjoyed read it! Regards and congratulations for the trio.

Thanks for your nice words, and ...Welcome here! I love so much these Explorers that I hope that the trio will turn in Quintett! Looking forward to hear more from you, Best, Nicolas