Help with 6542 albino build

[Spooky_mudbox]

Hi there,
It is my first post here on RWI. Looks like a great resource and I look forward to being apart of this community.
I did a search on the topic, and found some good info.
It looks like Yuki watch has the dial, is there any other movement that can be used other than the 1575 cal?
I couldn’t find any parts dealers that currently have a case for a 6542. I noticed raffles dials has a 1675 with aluminum bezel. Would the raffles case accommodate a Bakelite bezel from eBay?
Any help is greatly appreciated here. I really want to do this build, it’s my dream watch.
Thank you kindly,
Chris

 

[ward1991]

I have a normal amount of pigment so I can be of no help.

Kidding. I build one recently with a 2836, got parts from a forum for a steal not sure what case set and all that tho. But the point is there are options for you.

If you google "6542 build rwi" it should yield some results for you. I will check meow

GMT Master 6542 Project

First I’ll bring you up to speed as this project has been ongoing for years. I can’t count the number of replica 1675’s I’ve built/modified/fantasied. These have been mostly to sell, trade, or modification commissions. I have loads of broken down movements, inserts, crystals, crowns, and GMT...

forum.replica-watch.info

Have you asked trusty if they have this?

ROLGMT186B - GMT Ref.6542 Vintage Red/Blue SS/SS Wht Asia 2836 [ROLGMT186B] - $278.00 : Trusty Time Watch, Your Trusty Watch Shop

Trusty Time Watch ROLGMT186B - GMT Ref.6542 Vintage Red/Blue SS/SS Wht Asia 2836 [ROLGMT186B] - Rolex Vintage GMT 6542 No Crown Guard SeriesMOVEMENT: Gold Plated Asia 2836-2 Automatic GMT movement (28800bph)CASE DIAMETER: 38mmTHICKNESS: 12.1mmDIAL COLOR: White Dial with Dot Markers CASE...

trustytime888.io

 

[galevin]

Great source for cases and watch parts: https://www.aliexpress.us/?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
this site is for the USA. Search for the equivalent for the rest of the world

 

[muiramas]

I built one in lockdown. Base was with a 2836. Found a rivet bracelet on eBay. Insert from eBay which I aged myself (preferred this over a fakelite) and a dial from Ruby’s.

 

[Hor-Fan]

This looks like a decent base watch for modding.

| IPOSE IXandDAO 2024 New NH34 Men's Mechanical Watches Luxury Men Business Dress GMT Watches Waterproof 100m C3 watch for men

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mP5B8tQ

 

[Spooky_mudbox]

Hey guys,

Thanks everyone for the input. All of this will be a great help for me. I will look into each resource that you all provided! Cheers

 

[freddy333]

When this was built (12-15 years ago), most of these parts were still able to be sourced (many NOS) --