#701 ~ Introducing a customer's masterpiece watch ~ Rare! Original case! MK1MK1! Explorer II Ref.1655 ~

Hello! #N/A This is Kaneko from Commit Ginza! Today we would like to introduce a customer's personal watch. The first Explorer II "Ref. 1655" manufactured from 1971 to 1983 Large orange 24-hour hand, The base of the hands is painted black, the same as the dial. The "phantom effect" makes the luminous part appear to be floating. It's a distinctive retro model! The individual we will introduce this time is, This is one of the earliest Ref.1655s with serial number 27. The Ref.1655 is also a model with a wide variety of bezels, dials, and second hands. This is the earliest specimen, The bezel and dial are MK1, and the second hand is straight. The MK1 dial features a small crown mark! This is a photo of the MK1 bezel (top) and the MK2 bezel (bottom). The MK1 bezel features a bold font 24-hour scale on the inside. A distinctive feature of the MK2 bezel is the 24-hour scale engraved in a well-balanced manner in the center of the bezel. The straight second hand without a luminous dot is also an essential feature of the early models! Here is a comparison photo with our Ref. 1655 (right) with the MK1 dial/MK2 bezel. Now everyone! Can you see that the case shapes are different between the left and right models? Yes! The shape of the crown guard is different! The above is the initial case. This is a photo taken from the back. The width of the crown guard is different. The original case (above) is characterized by its pointed crown guard! Wrist shot!! MK1 bezel, MK1 dial, early crown guard, straight second hand, This is an attractive model that has all the characteristics of the early model! The condition of the dial and luminous material is also excellent!! Thank you for always letting me see your wonderful models! We look forward to seeing you again! Click here for Commit Ginza's Explorer II Ref.1655/purchase price list Easy, free estimate on your smartphone via LINE@! Follow the latest news on new arrivals on LINE@ Click here for the official website CVWD (Commit Vintage Watch Dictionary), which is like a bible for vintage Rolexes. Commit Ginza Executive Advisor Tsuyoshi Kaneko