So first up I've created this new thread because originally this one here: https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...depth-dial-gmt was made to showcase a beautiful custom build by tripdog. It feels disrespectful to be discussing a factory made watch in the same thread
I'm not an expert in vintage watches, especially the 6542. I have been however flirting with the idea for a very long time; tried doing my research and the more I did, the more I had to face it that I need an actual expert in this topic. After consulting with many, looking at threads like these: https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...ino-gmt-master and recently talking to tripdog himself and it very quickly became apparent that Im for $2000AUD for the most basic descent build and I was well over my head. I will not be able to offer advice that will be anywhere close to what the builders on this site can. But I will try to help where I can -
So on the 5th of January TS Watch released this: https://www.ts-station.cn/goods.php?ProId=25465
This is not the first time that a factory tried releasing a 6542. The most infamous (for all the wrong reasons) was the puretime showing years ago. The albino monstrosity is bellow
http://i.imgur.com/5RpHjni.jpg
So... Yeeeeeeeeah... The suckers who bought this watch hoping they could scavenge even a few molecules for a build, last time I checked, they could not even accomplish this
Now the new version by TS-Station looks a lot more respectable. I know what you're thinking; that's a low fu%#$ing bar Niko. To which I can only say 'Good point.'
So first up my analytics will be based upon the video and pictures not the real thing. When I am making judgements, it's based upon $350 off bucks that you're spending; not $6.5K USD for a phong. So it's probably all false anyway, so use your own judgement and make your own conclusions and remember if you get this watch and you think it's the fu^&ing bomb, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But yeah - this is not a society build - never will be. If you are hoping it is; it aint. End of story.
First up the two versions. To my eyes the first is exactly the same at the second. No difference. Well... except for the second version you're paying $100.00 extra for a guy to put the dial in the oven for a few minutes and then scrape it along the floor of the factory a few times. But he does that *GASP* - by hand. So yeah, you're indeed, technically, kinda, getting a hand made watch
First the case. At first glance it's okay. It doesn't look as good as the vietnam spec case. But it's not a fair comparison in my eyes at the $ tier is out of the stratosphere. The question is, for 300 odd dollarydoos what am I getting. At a glance it's a much better case than cartel 1675 equivalent. But the caseback has me asking questions. Might be once again too tall. Don't know.
Based on history of these, the lugholes most likely need to be drilled out
But I got good news. The crown guards are perfect in this one! It's 1:1 to gen and no one will second guess; ever. Now go look at your cartel, BP 1675 and hang your head in shame
The crown is perfect too
The insert... is not quite to my tastes, but since a replica one off ebay can be had for around $250 USD, I'm not going to complain. Especially since you need to see the watch in person to make your verdict
The dial... yeah... meh... looking at the exact same dial version that yodog did in the original thread. It's not great - it aint horrible either.
Hands look okay
The handstack is obviously gen too
I like the datewheel. Especially the print and the fact it wasn't made on vibrant bright disk. It is left justified; but only slightly
The movement... needs to be converted, chucked out, burned. Even a 21J GMT conversion would have been miles better than this, and cheaper... It baffles me as to why they chose that movement. Yeah look at my 1950's vintage rolex with a higher beat-rate than the modern AP's...
Thinking of converting? Look here: https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...-vintage-build
Or get the Hangzhou movement. If that exsists and can be packed into the case. I don't know
I don't like the bracelet (from the video) I would put the watch on a strap. But thats me
So here you have it. Now you're as uninformed as I am about the new release. Let's get it and dysect it and see what it's really like.
I'm not an expert in vintage watches, especially the 6542. I have been however flirting with the idea for a very long time; tried doing my research and the more I did, the more I had to face it that I need an actual expert in this topic. After consulting with many, looking at threads like these: https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...ino-gmt-master and recently talking to tripdog himself and it very quickly became apparent that Im for $2000AUD for the most basic descent build and I was well over my head. I will not be able to offer advice that will be anywhere close to what the builders on this site can. But I will try to help where I can -
So on the 5th of January TS Watch released this: https://www.ts-station.cn/goods.php?ProId=25465
This is not the first time that a factory tried releasing a 6542. The most infamous (for all the wrong reasons) was the puretime showing years ago. The albino monstrosity is bellow
http://i.imgur.com/5RpHjni.jpg
So... Yeeeeeeeeah... The suckers who bought this watch hoping they could scavenge even a few molecules for a build, last time I checked, they could not even accomplish this
Now the new version by TS-Station looks a lot more respectable. I know what you're thinking; that's a low fu%#$ing bar Niko. To which I can only say 'Good point.'
So first up my analytics will be based upon the video and pictures not the real thing. When I am making judgements, it's based upon $350 off bucks that you're spending; not $6.5K USD for a phong. So it's probably all false anyway, so use your own judgement and make your own conclusions and remember if you get this watch and you think it's the fu^&ing bomb, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But yeah - this is not a society build - never will be. If you are hoping it is; it aint. End of story.
First up the two versions. To my eyes the first is exactly the same at the second. No difference. Well... except for the second version you're paying $100.00 extra for a guy to put the dial in the oven for a few minutes and then scrape it along the floor of the factory a few times. But he does that *GASP* - by hand. So yeah, you're indeed, technically, kinda, getting a hand made watch
First the case. At first glance it's okay. It doesn't look as good as the vietnam spec case. But it's not a fair comparison in my eyes at the $ tier is out of the stratosphere. The question is, for 300 odd dollarydoos what am I getting. At a glance it's a much better case than cartel 1675 equivalent. But the caseback has me asking questions. Might be once again too tall. Don't know.
Based on history of these, the lugholes most likely need to be drilled out
But I got good news. The crown guards are perfect in this one! It's 1:1 to gen and no one will second guess; ever. Now go look at your cartel, BP 1675 and hang your head in shame
The crown is perfect too
The insert... is not quite to my tastes, but since a replica one off ebay can be had for around $250 USD, I'm not going to complain. Especially since you need to see the watch in person to make your verdict
The dial... yeah... meh... looking at the exact same dial version that yodog did in the original thread. It's not great - it aint horrible either.
Hands look okay
The handstack is obviously gen too
I like the datewheel. Especially the print and the fact it wasn't made on vibrant bright disk. It is left justified; but only slightly
The movement... needs to be converted, chucked out, burned. Even a 21J GMT conversion would have been miles better than this, and cheaper... It baffles me as to why they chose that movement. Yeah look at my 1950's vintage rolex with a higher beat-rate than the modern AP's...
Thinking of converting? Look here: https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...-vintage-build
Or get the Hangzhou movement. If that exsists and can be packed into the case. I don't know
I don't like the bracelet (from the video) I would put the watch on a strap. But thats me
So here you have it. Now you're as uninformed as I am about the new release. Let's get it and dysect it and see what it's really like.
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