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@soundssimple1

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, great presentation. For those of us who will never own the Rolex 1655, there is always the Incipio version, made in Switzerland ETA 2893 , sold in Japan to 300 pieces only through watch Magazine Watch Begin in 1999 . I have to be satisfied with this in my collection for now......it is a stunner and has started many a conversation. a truly great piece looks and performance wise. Worth a look ?

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

@@soundssimple1 I really think more companies need to take a harder look at the design of the 1655 and bring them out (in a near picture perfect way) They are so unique and charming... and since the models were never popular to begin with, no one would really care if the pieces are reproduced again. It's an exciting idea. Thank you for the comment!

Another fantastic video ID Guy! I love when you talk about Explorers, until recently the unloved step children of Rolex. Both the 1016 and the 1655 are true icons but for different reasons as you point out. Any watch collector would be thrilled and honored to have them in their collection, I know I would. Thank you so much for this video. As an owner of a 214270 Mk 1 and a 216570 Polar, I truly appreciate it, as well as all the other terrific content you provide.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Explorers have fast become my favourites. I just love how understated and unassuming they are. I'd love to own a 1655 and not have anyone (except WIS') identify it. I'd love to hear the comment "nice seiko" and just grin. It's always a pleasure sharing my thoughts here (and I hope this format is bearable?) I'll talk more about what's been going on during the Livestream on Saturday ;) Thank you as always Blueshirt!

I must say I really enjoy this almost sound-only format! 👌 It allows me to work and do other stuff at the same time. Cheers,

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Rick, thank you! And thanks for your comment about the Audio! I'm trying to make the discussions a bit more accessible (saves me lots of time in preparing them and hopefully they help spark up conversations)

Such amazing pieces. I'm lucky to own the modern day versions of these (Polar 42mm Exp 2 and 39mm Exp 1 - MK1). I'd love to get my hands on a 1016, but over $20k is a tough pill to swallow

It's amusing how the explorer in all its simplicity just draws you back in again and again. It's mystery really!

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

The beauty of an underdog ;) I think the whole "there's more than meets the eye" could be a good slogan to go with the pieces in the Explorer line. Thank you for the comment Hrabanus!

@mariusvranceanvirixDerTod

4 жыл бұрын

hrabanus love it too

Nice to see two Rolex underdogs receiving some attention.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Underdogs with a strong right hook ;) Love them. Thank you as always for the comment, brother!

Great video! The 1016 is by far my favorite Rolex. Clear, classy and elegant.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

What's not to like about it? I really want to focus on the 1016 in more detail in the future. Thanks as always for the comments Andreas!

I own a Submariner, my Rolex of choice, but also have much respect for the history and design of the Explorers.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

The Sub will always be the watch that inspired my interest in watches (when I was a kid) but somehow the Explorers have managed to push their way to the top. I think it might be because Sub's and GMT's are so commonly sought after (at least, that's how I rationalise it) The Explorers have just an added touch of something different to them. Thank you for the comment Travis!

Probably my two favourite Rolex, thanks for posting this.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Mine as well David. I feel that the Explorer line is so "uncliché" in the Rolex circle... the watches are such sleepers. Thank you for the comment!

Another first-class production, thanks.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always, David! I hope the weather in Nevada is incredible...

@mt24Carson

4 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy It is this week actually, lots of sun and ~18-20C...hoping for snow in the mountains from next month.... 🌴🌵🌞

Brilliant !!! Really tough decision but I’d lean towards the 1016- continually in awe of the background work you put into these vids IDGuy

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

The decision really is 50/50 in my case (I have such a reverence for them both in different ways) but they really are the coolest Sleeper Rolex's around. These Audio's drop the preparing down from 10+ hours to 1.5 hours (and it's so freeing hahaha!) Thank you Marcus

Thanks IDGuy. Explorers,Explorers,Explorers - I’m obsessed with them.......

10 hours of prep time per vid IDGuy? It shows man - great vids

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Every "writeup" video has that amount of prep behind them... they can be super exhausting. This new "audio" format lets me record and edit everything together in about 1.5 hours (it's so rewarding!) Thank you as always Rooted

It’s extraordinary the way he uses existing words, with completely made up definitions for those words. Bravo!

Always a pleasure to watch and appreciate your videos.

10h preparation time per video! Wow, there are some watch guys around KZread, I am pretty much sure, don’t spend 10 min. prep time for a video

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

It's actually shocking how many hours go into the "writeup videos" - the ones with the grey backdrops. These new "Audio" formats lets me prepare everything within 1.5 - 2 hours (and it's so freeing) The biggest bonus is that I have three unpublished videos already finished on Panerai, IWC and the Apple Watch... so the amount of subjects and variety makes the process so, so engaging! Thank you so much for the comment!

Ultimately my favorite 2 Rolex Watches..... I use the 214270 & 216570 Black Dial these days. The only Watch regret I've ever had was NOT buying a 1655 40 years ago..... Now I seem to wear an Explorer-I or DJ-41 more than others.... Thanks!

I can never get enough of the ref 1016. I believe it is the perfect one watch for any collector. That is why I bought the Smiths Everest in 36mm because I get the feel and look of the Rolex 1016 but to be honest I can't afford. Thanks for your coverage of this fine piece. Brian

Great analysis. I love my 1016. The design is so simple and, as you said, nearly perfect. It just says “Watch”. It was a birthday gift 30 years ago and my daily wear until very recently.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

It must be such a pleasure to own! I hope you still manage to wear it often (without much thought about its value) A watch like yours, with 30 years of wear, needs to be worn ;) Thank you for the comment Jacques!

@63worf

4 жыл бұрын

IDGuy Thank you for the videos. I really enjoy them and never miss one.

I own both with the 2 being in polar white. I couldn’t agree more with you. Both perfect but very different pieces.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

I envy you Robert. The Explorer line will never cease to interest me! Thank you for the comment

@robertn3121

4 жыл бұрын

IDGuy I totally dig your reviews. Concise, informative with just the right flair of opinion.

In the 1970's there was a glossy expensive science magazine called 'OMNI'. From memory, there was a full page Rolex advert. It had a photo of Steve Mqueen, sipping coffee and smoking. On his wrist was his Rolex Submariner 5513. The advert band at the bottom of the photo - was advertising the Rolex 1655 Explorer.

The 1655 is a beautiful watch as well as a tool watch , so versatile ,great content as always mate ;)

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

It's a really strange beast but it could totally work in any environment! How killer would it look in a suit? And equally as cool on a yacht? Just love the thing... Thank you Rob

I couldn’t agree with you more! Step in the Rolex explorer 5500 and the Steinhart Ocean Vintage GMT 39.... watches that draw directly from these designs in one way or another, yet one wouldn’t shy away from wearing on a daily basis.

I think the asthetics of the 1655 are perfect. I love the way the batons alternate between above and below the minute track. I would have one in a heartbeat if I had the money for it.

IDGuy, I like your term - ultra grail. I would wager, that when the stars are aligned for you, the 1655 will be your first choice over the 1016.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

I yearn for the day when an opportunity like that would come along... I could quite happily live with a 1655 as my only watch (no idea why... I guess some of my ramblings came across with a few thoughts) Maybe because it's so strange, kind of out of place? It just continues to fascinate me the more I look at it. Thank you as always for the comment Reed!

Great video pal

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always, Mister Beaver!

I like the look of both of these watches. You have talked about these two before in other instances and videos. I would be interested to see your version of “new” reimagined 1655. And you know what, I would love your take/mock up of a Pelagos GMT (I like gmt’s but I don’t own one, but love the look and function). And always, great content in the video

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeremiah! I actually had a thought (since I began a redesign series a few weeks ago) to take the 1655 and blend it with Tudor's design language. The idea sounds too good to be true ;) But I'll see if time permits me over the coming weeks to think up some concepts. Thank you for the comment, brother!

The Rolex Explorer is a watch where they hit the ball out of the park. This is a watch you can wear on a weekend of hunting or hiking and wear it on Monday to the office. It's a watch you can glance at for a fraction of a second and get the time. The original Explorer 2 carries some of the same simplicity from the explorer one but, is a watch you couldn't wear to the office unless the dress code is casual. However, the rules for what type of watch you wear with clothes has gone pretty much out the window. In my opinion, if Rolex would go back to the simplicity of their older watches and do away with the over branding, they would be a more appealing watch.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent comment, Chris! They really are a different breed in the family (and attack the whole function and fashion formula perfectly) I just can't get enough of them... what they represent, how they position themselves... Thanks so much for the comment!

@chrisstevenson2622

4 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy, simplicity is king! Take the Mondaine clock/watch design. It's a simple design and at a glance, you can get the time and can be worn in almost any situation and with any attire from casual to business formal. The Rolex Explorer and the Omega Railmaster both fit this niche of timepieces. I hope Rolex took notes on your "Einstein Milgauss". That's an excellent design concept. Even if they were to take the Rolex Explorer face and and the timing bezel with the antimagnetic case would also be an excellent design.

I would also love this pairing, but as I can't afford them I have the poor man's versions - a Sarb033 and a CW C65 GMT. Love this format - they say a picture tells a thousand words, but I like to hear them, especially when delivered well. Thanks.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! I'm also just dreaming about what the ownership experience would be like... and thank you for your comment about the Audio! I'm trying to make the discussions a bit more accessible (saves me lots of time in preparing them and hopefully they help spark up conversations) I really appreciate the comment, man. Thank you!

Man, you are the best!

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence, thank you! I just love talking about this stuff too much. They would just be ramblings to myself if I didn't turn the microphone on...that would be a waste ;)

@lawrenceg7341

4 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy Supporting you always 🤜

Chronos Japan broke news today that Seiko and Grand Seiko will not participate in next year’s Baselworld

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

What is going to happen to Baselworld? It's actually so sad that the show is losing so many brands (but then it is their fault for ramping up prices etc.) The digital age is changing the way we see marketing. I want to discuss this on the Livestream on Saturday. Thank you for the comment Alexander!

like the 1655, far more visually interesting for me..tho tbh much prefer my Seiko Alpinist to either. Good video as always tho. Cheers 👍👍

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always Inkitatus! The 1655 will remain an aspirational piece for me, for a long time, but hey, dreaming is free hahaha! The Seiko Alpinist needs a good discussion. In fact, I'm going to put it on my list for a future video.

@inkitatus1

4 жыл бұрын

IDGuy excellent, look forward to hearing your thoughts on the "Marmite" Alpinist. I hated it when I first saw it, bought one a year later, & now its one of the favourites in my humble collection. Keep up the good work 👍👍

I tried on a 1655 just yesterday at my AD (they also sell preowned). Beautiful watch but seemed light and flimsy and at 20000 usd a bit much for an underachieving watch collector as myself.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

The prices have shot up so, so high... it really is a shame. I'm determined to create a modern reincarnation of these pieces one day... Thank you for the comment Krist!

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

@@soundssimple1 I have seen these pieces before and hell, we need more watches out there that are able to bring these older designs back. I would love to create a line focusing on a watch like the 1655! Thanks for the comment!

Hey, have you seen the new Chronomaster 2? They balanced out the skeletonization and keep it classic Zenith.

Is it possible to do a video on the Rolex DD, specifically DD41 or DD40? thanks so much!

👍 Tam.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tam!

@b.2221

4 жыл бұрын

@@ID-Guy You are welcome Sir 👍 Tam.

What about the milgauss as well?Parnis do a very nice homage of it.................

I would really, really like to know what you think of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo?

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert! I actually tore it to shreds in a past video hahaha! How convenient that I actually made a video about a watch you'd like to see? Here's the link - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZ-JxpWdpcLRis4.html

@robertn3121

4 жыл бұрын

IDGuy My Man, Like it you did not. I notice you did not credit it’s ground breaking ultra thin movement or it’s weight both of which have received the highest accolades. However, I do get your comparison commentary relative to the RO. The look is, as always, a matter of taste. At least it is not a direct rip off of the RO as are the recent Girards, Chopards and B&R models.

Which Explorer was the first to reach the Mount Everest?

IDGuy, are you aware of 1655 homages of note?

Phecond...

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Phanks Phriend. Hope you're well, brother!

@Dilldog1

4 жыл бұрын

IDGuy it’s haaaaaaaaawd

you end your video like you would end regular sentence.you need outro.

@chrisbrown6494

4 жыл бұрын

I like it, it leaves you wanting more - like a good TV series.

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

It's hilarious because I usually do three or four takes for the outro! And on this one occasion where I don't, I'm reprimanded hahaha! Thanks for the comment rendullic. A Guy can only try ;)

Cyclops

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

As much as I detest cyclops crystals on most Rolex pieces... there's something about its use on the 1655 that really appeals to me (maybe it has to do with the whole 24 hour time and how the date makes sense when determining day / night) Thank you for the comment Bob!

1655 the best a explorater nothing date …impossible

I can't stand the term " tool watch " Unless you purposely wear an unwound watch it tells time. I suppose you could use it to pound in a nail but there are hammers for that. All watches that work correctly should be considered tool watches. The task they preform is telling time. They can preform more tasks but to be a watch they can't preform less. A dress watch is a tool watch it tells time and in certain circumstances close a deal at a buisness conference. A sports watch also tells time but is made to withstand sudden shocks, changing weather conditions and is often water resistant. So please usless the watch is broken or has a dead battery all watches are infact tool watches. Cheers

@ID-Guy

4 жыл бұрын

Very good description. The whole "sports / tool" categories have been manufactured to classify these watches... but all watches are tools because of their function and purpose. Thank you as always for your great comments Derek, I really appreciate them!