rolex 16550 uneven patina | Rolex Explorer II Complete Collector Guide and Reference rolex 16550 uneven patina This is a very sought after cream dial explorer ii, possibly a late 16550 due to it having WG black surrounds. The earlier 16550 had WG surrounds. Some of these were known to have dials that changed drastically to a tannish cream or vanilla cream dial. $91.00
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What causes this patina? : r/rolex
This is a very sought after cream dial explorer ii, possibly a late 16550 due to it having WG black surrounds. The earlier 16550 had WG surrounds. Some of these were known to have dials .It seems like searching for a 16550 cream dial is the safest bet (also comes with a higher price tag for various reasons). However, I'm still curious about the cream-colored 16570s. Most I have .
This is a very sought after cream dial explorer ii, possibly a late 16550 due to it having WG black surrounds. The earlier 16550 had WG surrounds. Some of these were known to have dials that changed drastically to a tannish cream or vanilla cream dial.
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It seems like searching for a 16550 cream dial is the safest bet (also comes with a higher price tag for various reasons). However, I'm still curious about the cream-colored 16570s. Most I have seen have cream in just the plots. This is why you see many of these with rich custard colored patina. There are a few things to keep in mind with these highly collectable T<25 Explorers. The hands and hour markers should not have matching patina.Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Vintage Rolex Discussion: Any warning signs here? 16550 Exp2 A defect in the white paint used on the Polar Reference 16550 has caused examples of the reference to take on a creamy patina over time. Italians call it panna (Italian for cream); I call it delicious.
I’m the original owner of a 16550 “cream” non-rail dial. I purchased in new at the local Rolex AD in 1984. The non-rail cream dials are very rare. I’ve seen many heat treated dials as an attempt to replicate the cream dial, but to me nothing can duplicate a gen cream dial.Rolex Explorer II 16550 Key Details. Case: 40mm, stainless steel. Bracelet: Flat link Oyster, Oysterclasp. Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire. Bezel: Fixed, 24-hour. Movement: Automatic caliber 3085, Date, Hacking Seconds, Quickset. Rolex 16550 History. Ref. 1655 was the first Rolex Explorer II. It came to market in 1971 and featured a .
Description. Rolex Explorer II Transitional, 16550, stainless steel case is sharp with thick lugs and remains in excellent condition, stainless steel 78360 Oyster bracelet with 501 endlinks, automatic Rolex caliber 3085 movement, COSC, beautifully aged luminous tritium hands and hour markers, wide-font fixed bezel is in fantastic condition . It seems that by the end of the 16550s run, Rolex corrected the dial defect and utilized dials and handsets from the upcoming reference 16570, which had black hour surrounds and hands instead of white gold.
While a modern bracelet is, to me, a neccessary compromise with the Past, as well as a nice patina gives to the watch all is charm, and to the dial all is depth and interest. Wearing a 1655 is an extraordinay moment of pleasure.This is a very sought after cream dial explorer ii, possibly a late 16550 due to it having WG black surrounds. The earlier 16550 had WG surrounds. Some of these were known to have dials that changed drastically to a tannish cream or vanilla cream dial.It seems like searching for a 16550 cream dial is the safest bet (also comes with a higher price tag for various reasons). However, I'm still curious about the cream-colored 16570s. Most I have seen have cream in just the plots. This is why you see many of these with rich custard colored patina. There are a few things to keep in mind with these highly collectable T<25 Explorers. The hands and hour markers should not have matching patina.
Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Vintage Rolex Discussion: Any warning signs here? 16550 Exp2 A defect in the white paint used on the Polar Reference 16550 has caused examples of the reference to take on a creamy patina over time. Italians call it panna (Italian for cream); I call it delicious.
I’m the original owner of a 16550 “cream” non-rail dial. I purchased in new at the local Rolex AD in 1984. The non-rail cream dials are very rare. I’ve seen many heat treated dials as an attempt to replicate the cream dial, but to me nothing can duplicate a gen cream dial.
Rolex Explorer II 16550 Key Details. Case: 40mm, stainless steel. Bracelet: Flat link Oyster, Oysterclasp. Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire. Bezel: Fixed, 24-hour. Movement: Automatic caliber 3085, Date, Hacking Seconds, Quickset. Rolex 16550 History. Ref. 1655 was the first Rolex Explorer II. It came to market in 1971 and featured a .
Description. Rolex Explorer II Transitional, 16550, stainless steel case is sharp with thick lugs and remains in excellent condition, stainless steel 78360 Oyster bracelet with 501 endlinks, automatic Rolex caliber 3085 movement, COSC, beautifully aged luminous tritium hands and hour markers, wide-font fixed bezel is in fantastic condition . It seems that by the end of the 16550s run, Rolex corrected the dial defect and utilized dials and handsets from the upcoming reference 16570, which had black hour surrounds and hands instead of white gold.
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