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Mar 20, 2012,13:38 PM
 

..superbe! 


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It is Easter, soon. What about an egg / creamy dial?

 
 By: amanico : March 18th, 2012-01:56
Just to get some training... Therefore, there is something which works very well between these old banknotes and the 16 550: The spirit of trips, adventure... Hmmmm? Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-03-18 02:16:34...  

cream or gold....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : March 18th, 2012-02:41
this watch always looks stunning.... it has extra personality. Love it.

All in subtility, Baron.

 
 By: amanico : March 18th, 2012-03:01
This is a watch which needs time to be fully appreciated, with its subtle creamy dial and the details which makes all the difference with the later 16570. But once you got it, you'ree caught. Best, my friend. Nicolas

Wow, that is one of the nicest!!!

 
 By: Ross Povey : March 18th, 2012-03:24
Great watch N! Ross

great watch

 
 By: gensiulia : March 18th, 2012-03:28
Nic, could you tell me the first numbers of the serial? thank ou so much. c. This message has been edited by gensiulia on 2012-03-18 03:29:27

You're in the 8 3xx / 8 4xx xxx range, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : March 18th, 2012-03:35
For the first ones... Best, Nicolas

merci mon ami. [nt]

 
 By: gensiulia : March 18th, 2012-03:45
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The egg shell is superb!

 
 By: fernando : March 18th, 2012-03:45
You captured it well - so jealous!

you gotta love the cream....:) [nt]

 
 By: Miranda : March 18th, 2012-05:19
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Also.

 
 By: amanico : March 18th, 2012-10:10
Let me tell you a secret... I am also hunting a flawless 16 550 Black Rail Dial... But ssshhhhh... Best, Nicolas...  

Ssssshhhhhhhhh..............

 
 By: Miranda : March 18th, 2012-10:12
So am I

Did you notice that most of the Black Rail dials didn't age in good condition???

 
 By: amanico : March 18th, 2012-10:15
I can't get why... Now, to know that you are also hunting a black rail dial is funny... I can't wait for a 16550 family pic Best, Imran. Nicolas

The dials crackle so called spider web.....

 
 By: Miranda : March 18th, 2012-10:19
But I don't care for that effect I want a nice one with patina They are also I think harder to track down After the 50's and 60's the era of the first Sapphire the 80's is a killer era With first series 16520 Matt 16800 and matt 16660 Fat mama 16760 and o... 

Are you telling me you're considering building a

 
 By: amanico : March 18th, 2012-10:25
Transitional Thema? I am on the same way! I want to spice the game a bit, with a Fat Lady No Date instead of the 16 750, and a black 16 550... Then I will have to hunt the matt 16 750, as I sold mine, and a 16 800 matt. But there is another thema which ha... 

Sssssshhhhhhhh lol...... Don't tell everyone

 
 By: Miranda : March 18th, 2012-10:31
16520 R 16660 double crown 16800 matt 16760 non date dial 16550 black rail Sounds good huh

Beautiful dial.........

 
 By: Topcat30093 : March 18th, 2012-11:39
The cream coloured dial, makes imo, it look so much more like a gorgeous vintage piece.

Café con crema!! What a great combination Nicolas!...

 
 By: Subexplorer : March 19th, 2012-06:09
... you got an extraordinary dial there, my dear friend. How nicely these watches get the patina on their dials. I wish a modern made Explorer II or Daytona would "age" so nicely in a few years! This is just a watch (and dial) to die for! Thank you for sh... 

I do my best with the collection, my friend.

 
 By: amanico : March 19th, 2012-06:19
Well, it is almost 2 years that I got this one, and I can tell you that it is a lasting love, Amigo. Gracias! Nicolas.

That is a lovely rail dial silver surround cream dial.

 
 By: watch-guy.com : March 18th, 2012-12:39
I think the one to get Julian

it is just plain torment....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : March 18th, 2012-14:20
I spend ages getting together a hit-list for 2012.... ....and then you post this watch. It is pure utter creme.... New list is now needed....can you have a few days off before I need to revise it again? Killer watch.

Ok, I will take my time before my next temptation.

 
 By: amanico : March 18th, 2012-14:37
Errrr, I meant YOUR next temptation. Best, Nicolas

fantastic example..

 
 By: ocwatching : March 18th, 2012-15:49
of the CREAMY Dial..love it Nico...

Thank you, Phil. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : March 18th, 2012-23:06
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I've never seen one of these before. Simply a beauty!

 
 By: jimly : March 18th, 2012-15:50
When it comes to Rolex, it's all about the Explorers for me.

Sweet as snow

 
 By: Bill : March 18th, 2012-17:54
All your pictures should carry warning sign. WARNING View may be hazardous to your financial health. **** looking and these pictures may cause the viewer to run out and do crazy things **** End warning LOL

LOL, Bill. You're too kind. OR

 
 By: amanico : March 19th, 2012-02:38
Are you including yourself in the category of peopole who need to be warned? When I see your collection, I rather think that you should WARN people! All the best, my friend. Nicolas

Beautiful dial there, Nicolas!

 
 By: matt.wu : March 19th, 2012-11:54
I am also a huge fan of the Explorer line. Something about the history of the watch just hits the sweet spot for me....  

Happy to see you here, too, Matt.

 
 By: amanico : March 19th, 2012-12:29
I saw elsewhere your superb duo, and I thought " this guy has great taste ". You will have fun, here, as we have a lot of Explorer Fans. Stay tuned, and welcome here! Best, Nicolas

There are also 16570 cream but...

 
 By: ESE 2A : March 19th, 2012-14:05
.... my preference goes to the 16550 with its 'bold' writing bezel. Enjoy it, beautiful watch

The Double Five is another league. Rail and Creamy Dial, WG surrounds, bold numbers

 
 By: amanico : March 19th, 2012-14:51
And a relative rarity contribute to its appeal. Don't get me wrong, the 16570 is a great watch, but the Double Five is palying in another league, simply. Best, Nicolas

Thanks for the welcome...

 
 By: matt.wu : March 19th, 2012-20:03
but I have been lurking here for a long time. It took your post to get me to post on yet another forum. Great knowledge here, and I'm glad to know there are many Explorer fans.

… you really want to hurt me…

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 19th, 2012-14:18
… you really want to make me cry… Arghh! My friend – each time I see this one my heart skips a beat! Best, my cruel friend Blomman

Have it on my wrist, right now.

 
 By: amanico : March 19th, 2012-14:54
Funny, it gets a long safe time, but once on my wrist, can't take it off... Will take it with me for our small party... All the best, my friend. NicoVLAD.

Not quite as good(no way close) a pic as yours..

 
 By: EdwardL : March 20th, 2012-09:20
nevertheless complimentary. Loved your yummy cream. Excuse a hasty shot, to compliment your perfect shot. Best my friend. Ed This message has been edited by EdwardL on 2012-03-20 09:28:22...  

Very nice, Edward. Seems that this kind of background works very well

 
 By: amanico : March 20th, 2012-11:44
With our Vintage Beauties. Thanks for voicing in! Nicolas

Just...

 
 By: manta972 : March 20th, 2012-13:38
..superbe! ;-) Congrats