Jun 9, 2018 · The base is a perfect clones 1655 just with an asian movement for now, this was always going to be a budget build and if I found I liked the way it worked and felt on the wrist I …

Jul 5, 2020 · Set with correct seals and correct grade of locktite. Aftermarket tubes are fine here; Star time, Otto Frei, WO990 all well good tubes. You’ll need the tube wrench if you don’t have …

Jan 7, 2024 · I landed here after many researches as I wanted to build a Rolex Explorer II 1655 replica by myself. I read a lot of stuff about this model that has been posted here on RWI and …

Apr 11, 2015 · Well the itch hasn't stopped with me and the Rolex 1655 explorer model, decided to do a nice budget build. I'm in the process of having my phong bezel modded to fit a gen …

Jul 1, 2023 · The custom build of a GMT replica or a modified Franken is one of the toughest challenges that truly separates, both; the skills and brilliance, between mainstream …

Jan 24, 2025 · Definitely get better photos, including a UV photo of the dial/hands. What’s the beginning of the serial number? The photos are awful. I can see the bezel numbers, much of …

Apr 24, 2019 · Fratello Watches talks about the beautiful Rolex Explorer II reference 1655. A slow mover at first, but sought-after by collectors today.

Jun 13, 2014 · In the list of Explorer references cited above, the 1655 represents the very first of the Explorer II range, with all references before being Explorer I. Specifically, this review will …

Aug 7, 2018 · The ref. 1655 was powered by the 26-jewel Calibre 1575 GMT, the same movement as in the ref. 1675 GMT-Master. A modified base Calibre 1570 movement, the …

The Rolex Explorer II 1655 is powered by the 26-jewel Caliber 1575 movement, and the watch features a number of characteristics aimed specifically at cave exploring.