The Watch Thread - Part 13

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Rainy day... underwear wet wet!!

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Interesting find - Rolex Transitional Exp 2 - didn't know got this ref, 16650
Got issues with the dial, white gold surrounds and it will turn yellow under UV
Fat Font bezel somemore
Rolex got it sorted out and release the 16570
The asking now is almost 10k USD
Not alot ppl know about the reference i think, happened to stumbled upon!

http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=844727&rid=0

more info can be found here
http://www.woundforlife.com/2015/04/22/under-the-loupe-rolex-explorer-ii-16550/

Rolex16550_C00985%202_zpsmderwimw.jpg
 
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Interesting find - Rolex Transitional Exp 2 - didn't know got this ref, 16650
Got issues with the dial, white gold surrounds and it will turn yellow under UV
Fat Font bezel somemore
Rolex got it sorted out and release the 16570
The asking now is almost 10k USD
Not alot ppl know about the reference i think, happened to stumbled upon!

http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=844727&rid=0

more info can be found here
http://www.woundforlife.com/2015/04/22/under-the-loupe-rolex-explorer-ii-16550/

Rolex16550_C00985%202_zpsmderwimw.jpg

Unfortunately Explorer 2 simply lacks the cult status of the Sub and GMT Master. I think the desirability is probably from a monetary value and Rolex history perspective, rather than a pleasing aesthetic perspective.
 

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Very interesting. Lovely and creamy :D

Interesting find - Rolex Transitional Exp 2 - didn't know got this ref, 16650
Got issues with the dial, white gold surrounds and it will turn yellow under UV
Fat Font bezel somemore
Rolex got it sorted out and release the 16570
The asking now is almost 10k USD
Not alot ppl know about the reference i think, happened to stumbled upon!

http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=844727&rid=0

more info can be found here
http://www.woundforlife.com/2015/04/22/under-the-loupe-rolex-explorer-ii-16550/

Rolex16550_C00985%202_zpsmderwimw.jpg
 

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Which model of GMT would you guys go for if you had to choose from these below?

1675, 16750, 16700 or 16710?
 

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No love for Ref. 16760 aka Fat Lady aka the coke to get? ;)

First GMT with white gold indices borders and sapphire crystal.

Caliber 3085 also allows the 24-hour hand to be Independently adjusted.

Which model of GMT would you guys go for if you had to choose from these below?

1675, 16750, 16700 or 16710?
 

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Which model of GMT would you guys go for if you had to choose from these below?

1675, 16750, 16700 or 16710?

My first question would be do you have access to all the models for a start? :s13:

My personal preference would be a 16750 with quick set date feature and matt dial
 

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No love for Ref. 16760 aka Fat Lady aka the coke to get? ;)

First GMT with white gold indices borders and sapphire crystal.

Caliber 3085 also allows the 24-hour hand to be Independently adjusted.

My first question would be do you have access to all the models for a start? :s13:

My personal preference would be a 16750 with quick set date feature and matt dial

I took out 16760 for the reason of accessibility and cost. It would be amazing to have the 16760 but prices might be too prohibitive. I reckon the others would be more available locally? Please correct me if i'm wrong.
 

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Ya its going to be hard to find. One year ago got one selling at 7.2k with box. But if u want it its worth the wait and to save up haha. If not i vote 16710 with tritium dial.

I took out 16760 for the reason of accessibility and cost. It would be amazing to have the 16760 but prices might be too prohibitive. I reckon the others would be more available locally? Please correct me if i'm wrong.
 
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