We often hear the term 'tool watch' or 'professional watch' used about some of the most iconic and desirable timepieces . Dive watches were originally developed for divers to descent and ascent periods via the rotating bezel which indicated elapsed time . To be clear in the 1960s and 70s these timepieces weren't just cool accessories that looked good , they were vital safety tools that saved lives . Article by Ross Povey .
https://www.revolution.watch/tooled-rol ... ence-1655/
The Rolex Explorer II Ref 1655
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Thanks for posting the link.
The article is "reference" quality - as is usual for Mr Povey. Great stuff.
The article is "reference" quality - as is usual for Mr Povey. Great stuff.
Richard
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downer wrote:Thanks for posting the link.
The article is "reference" quality - as is usual for Mr Povey. Great stuff.
I agree , he does write some top quality articles , I always keep an eye out for them .
Bernie
Re: The Rolex Explorer II Ref 1655
Cheers Bernie, an excellent article, on one of my favourite watches.
As usual with vintage Rolex, a massive difference in value, depending on dial and bezel version.
Although he didn’t show one in the article, here is a pic of one with a service dial and bezel, that had a complete refurb at RSC.
Would have been worth double with the original bits!
Neil
As usual with vintage Rolex, a massive difference in value, depending on dial and bezel version.
Although he didn’t show one in the article, here is a pic of one with a service dial and bezel, that had a complete refurb at RSC.
Would have been worth double with the original bits!
Neil
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Mine too Neil , great looking watches with a good movementnbg wrote:one of my favourite watches
Bernie
Re: The Rolex Explorer II Ref 1655
^^^^ It would certainly feature in my “starting again and buying before the ship has sailed collection”.
However I will make do with a 39mm Steinhart version, when that get around to releasing one!
Neil
However I will make do with a 39mm Steinhart version, when that get around to releasing one!
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