watcher Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Here are a few more pics of my latest purchase! A 5.5mil 1655 in original untouched condition from the first and only owner! Not a model I like too much before but it is growing on me as I wear it. The patina is wonderful and I have no desire to change it and spoil 30 years of care! It has a hacking non quickset 1570 inside in beautiful clean condition! Silver DW and 2 oyster bands. The origanl has a broken clasp and was replaced in 1992. To actually have my hands on a genuine vintage Rolex of such importance is quite humbling!! I do unfortunately have to sell this as that was the reason for buying her! but I will enjoy wearing this beauty until that day comes!! Enjoy the pics my friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 That's a true beauty you got there Watcher. I'm still hunting for a good 1675 might evensell my gen Ebel 1991 18K for it to fund the purchase. Let's hope it will be on your wrist for a long time. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 It's a beautiful watch! I just wish I didn't want to fix the lume on the seconds hand and in-paint the bezel numbers w/ black! BTW, I would date it to around 1978 w/ the 5.5m SN. Does your paperwork say earlier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Very nice, congrats Watcher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 The paperwork dates the watch being sold in October 1981 so I guess it sat a while. These were not very popular unlike now! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 What a beauty! Love the 1655. A nice example you have there with great "character". Wear it well while you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT Horn Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I love to see such a beautiful watch like that with great wear marks. This baby didn't just sit in a box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Beautiful, nicely aged too. Care to share what it set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 No! But thanks for the compliments. Sadly it is getting a gentle refurbishment shortly In the way of a case polish plus new 116 tropic and bezel numbers repainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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