- 20/8/23
- 105
- 93
- 28
- About
- 1959 Rolex 6542 GMT Red Depth.
- Location
- United States
- Willing to Ship to?
- CONUS
- High Value Above $750
- Yes
- Accepted Payment Methods?
- Venmo F&F, PayPal FF, Zelle
- Movement Details?
- A2836 with GMT module
- Piece Origin?
- M2M
- Warranty Provided?
- None
- Item Condition?
- Like New Vintage
- Why Are You Selling?
- Need Funds for new project
- Asking Price?
- 2268 USD
- Currency Accepted?
- USD
- Shipping Costs?
- $35 via FedEx overnight
- Are You Posting Handwritten Tags w/Forum ID and Today's Date?
- Yes
- Did You Read and Agree to RWI's Sales Rules?
- Yes
- Will You Post a Feedback In The Relevant Section of RWI?
- Yes
- Will you tell the buyer to not write about reps or watches in the PayPal comment field or in any other place associated with the payment option?
- Yes
- Transaction Release
-
I, as buyer or seller of any products or services on replica-watch.info (hereinafter referred to as “RWI”), fully understand that RWI does not warranty, guarantee, insure and/or have any responsibility whatsoever for any transaction, product, or service sold by, through, or as a result of any contacts or communications originating from the RWI website including, but not limited to, the sale/purchase identified herein. By proceeding with this listing, I fully release, discharge and forever hold harmless RWI, its owners, agents, administrators, employees and staff, and I release them from any and all responsibility and liability for any and all claims, costs, expenses, actions, demands, or damages related to the buying or selling of products and/or services offered in this listing. By entering into and continuing with this transaction, I acknowledge that I am proceeding with this sale voluntarily and at my own risk, and that I have read the foregoing and fully understand the nature, extent, effect and consequences of its contents.
@tripdog 's reputation for attention to detail shines through in every aspect of this build. This watch exudes vintage charm and precision from the bespoke, hand-painted bezel insert to the custom-aged dial with its perfect "radium burn" effect. The case bears a captivating patina, mirroring a well-preserved original from 1959.
Crafted with unparalleled dedication, the details include:
- Authentic 1959 Look: Achieved through extensive modification of every component.
- Artfully Aged Dial & Hands: Custom "radium burn" and accurate proportions.
- Hand-Painted Bezel Insert: A bespoke element adding to its unique character.
- Period-Correct Patina: On the case, reflecting years of careful preservation.
- High-Quality Components: Includes a gen-spec case, Rolex T116 crystal, and a dependable Asian clone GMT movement.
- Adjustable Bracelet: 7206 rivet bracelet accommodating wrists 18 cm - 20 cm.
Details from prior @themaxx25 's M2M post (original sales post from tripdog here):
Cost breakdown:
Gen' spec' case from my supplier in Vietnam. Date stamp and case back engravings for 1959. Nickel plated brass bezel ring : $850
True gilt 6542 Vietnam dial : $295
High quality 7206 rivet bracelet from my supplier in Vietnam: $250
Rolex T116 crystal, lightly used, repolished: $120
Hand set: $70
Asian clone movement with GMT module, non-independently adjustable 24 hour hand, as per gen': $120
Roulette DWO: $20
Period correct Rolex 6mm crown and new Swiss grade tube: $140
Polished gen' spec' 2mm spring bars: $15
Bespoke movement ring machined from solid brass: $45
Improved crystal retaining ring machined from 316 steel: $60
Total: $1985 = 1825 euros
Build costs:
Hand painted bespoke bezel insert.
Case work - refinish, 'age'/patina.
'Ageing/patina/radium burn' to dial, DWO & hand set.
Assembly, adjustment, movement regulation: 295 euros
Grand total: 2120 euros.
