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Best 6542 at the moment?

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asmjune20

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Hi guys, I have just started my rep game a few weeks ago and I have been researching for the best 6542 rep out there.

I have noticed that no version out there from TDs are perfect, and most of the parts should be modded.

However I don't think I will be able to pay 1000+ for the minor changes (dial change, case change, etc.) - All I need is a rep that has the a2836 and a little aged look.

Also, its kinda confusing, because these reps dont have their factory names, but I heard that ts versions are better than purewatch or other TDs.

I have looked up some of the 6542's from TDs and found this

https://www.ts-stations.cn/goods.php?ProId=27086

Does this seem like an okay version?
 
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As you've said yourself - the available 6542 reps aren't perfect off the shelf. So you just have to accept some flaws if you don't want to get a modded one or mod it yourself.

I have two of the ts-station Serpico y Laino dial GMTs and besides cleaning up the dials/hands, reshaping the inserts and brassing the bezels, I haven't done anything else and they look fine. The lugs are too long, but if that concerns you then put it on a leather strap and it's far less noticeable.

Thing is, ts-station saw the popularity of their GMTs and hiked the price. So you just have to ask yourself if they're worth the money.

The TDs can get a couple of BP models which are less pricey but aren't "vintaged". But they have a better case shape and look pretty good overall.

You can read a lot about the ts-station 6542 and other options available in this thread.
 
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If you read the above thread you'll see a lot about the "Li 6542" - that's Li from JTime, a TD here. Great option, good price - but I'll mention I was just given a refund by Li after waiting a month for QC pics that never came, because the "maker" of those watches has some kind of supply issue. Unclear if it affects just the one I bought (white dial Pan Am), or the black one too, but JTime is a no-go at the moment. And with Kuvarsit banned, what else besides TSwatch and the cartel versions are there?
 
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Hor-Fan said:
Everything you need to know and hours of reading pleasure!
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Thanks. I actually had read the thread and I could not find the Serpico y Laino dialed version on the tswatch website.

If that existed, that would've been my #1 choice.

Also - Ive noticed that ruby's dials are not available any more, so I was looking for aged effects just from the factory.

Maybe some options mentioned in the thread are not available as time passed by? :(
 
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asmjune20 said:
Also - Ive noticed that ruby's dials are not available any more, so I was looking for aged effects just from the factory.

Maybe some options mentioned in the thread are not available as time passed by? :(
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Have you reached out to Ruby? Quite a few people seem to be saying similar lately just because they can’t see what they want on the website.
 
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p0pperini said:
As you've said yourself - the available 6542 reps aren't perfect off the shelf. So you just have to accept some flaws if you don't want to get a modded one or mod it yourself.

I have two of the ts-station Serpico y Laino dial GMTs and besides cleaning up the dials/hands, reshaping the inserts and brassing the bezels, I haven't done anything else and they look fine. The lugs are too long, but if that concerns you then put it on a leather strap and it's far less noticeable.

Thing is, ts-station saw the popularity of their GMTs and hiked the price. So you just have to ask yourself if they're worth the money.

The TDs can get a couple of BP models which are less pricey but aren't "vintaged". But they have a better case shape and look pretty good overall.

You can read a lot about the ts-station 6542 and other options available in this thread.
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I'm pretty confused now as I couldnt find the Serpico y Laino dial version.

I was also planning to age my bezels if they look TOO new.

By the way, does the batch hyperlinked at my first post look fine..?
 
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Have you reached out to Ruby? Quite a few people seem to be saying similar lately just because they can’t see what they want on the website.
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Actually not! Thanks for the info. Never thought of that option. Should I send the dial to modders like yodog in this forum after I obtain one?

And would it be reasonable to expect around 300$ for the dials on Ruby?

Sorry, so many questions and such a difficult watch for newbies I think.... and thanks for everyone for helping out!
 
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asmjune20 said:
I'm pretty confused now as I couldnt find the Serpico y Laino dial version.
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ts-station launched a new site at the time they hiked the price on the SyL GMT, thevintagepower.cn, and that became the only place you could get it. But the site is currently down.
 
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Actually not! Thanks for the info. Never thought of that option. Should I send the dial to modders like yodog in this forum after I obtain one?

And would it be reasonable to expect around 300$ for the dials on Ruby?

Sorry, so many questions and such a difficult watch for newbies I think.... and thanks for everyone for helping out!
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If you want the dial aged then you could either do it yourself (tutorials elsewhere on this forum) or send to a modder. Haven’t enquired about 6542 dials, but I know a gilt 1675 dial was $325 from Ruby last time I asked.
 
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Buy a good rep and ask tripdog if he can help you out with some mods; you wont be dissapointed ;-)
 
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I still miss mine:
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The 6542 is my all time favorite watch and I personally think I own the best built one on the forum. The proper parts, colors, finishes, etc. This one is sitting at around $1800 in total cost for parts and labor but it is totally worth it. Best of luck building yours you will love it!
 
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Originally, TS station (before the prices went up), with a little bit of modding of course...
 
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