denimhead Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I've always been a massive fan of the Vintage Explorer 1655 aNd recently wanted to add a bit of my own personality to my existing watch. So after a search regarding modded/altered versions over the years i came across Ken Takakura's watch. I guess it just goes to show that nothing ever suprises me when it comes to the world of Vintage sports Rolex. Added a nice saw edged 1675 bezel and a cousins insert, transforms the watch for me and adds a bit of weight in appearance. Ken certainly had a great eye as far as I'm concerned Cheers DH 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUHO00 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Just beautiful. congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Really changes the look and provides some additional functionality over the fixed bezel; very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Really changes the look and provides some additional functionality over the fixed bezel; very nice! Really changes the look and provides some additional functionality over the fixed bezel; very nice![/quotHi ubiYour right, Im amazed more gens weren't converted. Here's a nice a nice profile shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I believe the original watch that Ken wore was as a 1675 that had the dial/hands swapped with 1655 dial/hands and not the other way around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 And then there was this worn by Oliver Shepard during the Transglobe Expedition 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Profile shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Makes a massive change to the piece M, I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 And then there was this worn by Oliver Shepard during the Transglobe Expedition Such a nicer modification to the watch. The 1655 was awful to read. Very poor design and dial layout, but the case and bracelet design is beautiful. By putting in a 1675 dial and hands you turn it into a nice looking and functional piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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