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Rolex 1655 input on price for one that will make the vintage bros cringe.

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What do we think the right price on this one is?


https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/explorer-ii-1655-mk1-straight-hand-circa-1971--id33740413.htm

"A highly collectible Rolex Explorer II Ref. 1655, featuring the coveted MK1 “Straight Hand” configuration, serial 3.362XXX, dating to circa 1971. The stainless steel case is in excellent condition, having been polished in the past, and shows light wear consistent with age. The original MK1 tritium dial is very good, with eggshell patina and perfectly matching tritium hands. The bezel is a later Rolex service replacement in excellent condition. The watch is fitted with a period-correct Mexican Jubilee bracelet, which shows very light stretch for its age and complements the vintage look beautifully. The caseback was recently replaced by Rolex Geneva due to damage, and the serial and reference numbers between the lugs remain well defined. This watch has just returned from a full service by Rolex Geneva in 2024 and is offered in excellent overall condition. An iconic and increasingly rare early Explorer II — the “Steve McQueen” — combining vintage character with modern Rolex service peace of mind."




For background, I kind of think unpolished all original isn't the be all end all, I value serviced and no headaches and much as I value all original and dealing with vintage nonsense, I rarely sell anything so these are not investments. I like to wear these things and I am less concerned with impressing the vintage bros. My family can deal with the bad decisions I make when I die and they can go to sell them.I dont view this as being cheap. Theoretically I can afford the unpolished and all original version and know exactly what I am doing here but I also dont like spending that much just to baby a watch.

Knowing all of that, all of these serviced but kind of sort of mostly maybe a little original watches have a value. This one isnt the worst possible frankenthing so there is some value. I just have no idea what the right price should be.

Any words of wisdom? That is the exact wrong price for me but there has to be a correct price. Teens?

Please also feel free to disagree and say "no - not under any circumstances bro." The counterargument that this is just a waste of money is also valid.

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