How would you build a 6542 Albino GMT-Master?

[Logan86]

I know those two GMT...
Hi mate !

I just got them in today. All credit goes to @yodog for these. He did amazing work and these two pieces are ones for the history books.

 

[TheSociety]

Don't forget the caseback engravings [emoji6]

It doesn't just tell time. It tells history.
Genuine Movement Rolex Builds Thread

 

[Bart Cordell]

 

[369mafia]

Let me chime in here ...no this dw does not work in the eta clone movements. the movement that it works on is not a gmt. ( why they dont work, I dont know but I will take their word for it) I bought a rouhelena gmt movement and thought that this would be the easy ticket but they told me its a no go, so a DWO is the next best option...unless someone can put us in contact with the guy who is selling them for eta movements....mentioned earlier in the thread.

I started with 1655 shaved the cg...drilled the lugs. shaped the case a bit as well as aged it.

the cartel case is good cause it will take gen fit bezel assemblies. I got mine from NDT trading....and its lumed.

Once I had done the casework, I put in a clarks 25-116 and the ndt bezel assembly.
then dropped in my 1675 complete movement. I had to use the 1655 crown as its a 6mm and fit the tube that was on the case.

The dial and GMT hand are not correct. Working on that. waiting on the movement to arrive so that I can then put this movement back in the 1675 and assemble the pieces for the new eta movement that will be going in the 42 case.

I tried to do the work around by looking at the milgauss case, silix case but its easier to shave cg than it is to get a gen fit bezel to fit a non gen fit bezel style case imo....you dont want this thing falling off , cause thats an expensive bezel to replace.

anyway...half way through my build and I really enjoy the watch. Good Luck!! This place and RWG are great communities for help ...lots of awesome helpful people here..

Does this work as a solution ?

 

[Daft_Punk]

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Merci Beaucoup !!! Tu est tres gentil

 

[OnyxSkyDV]

How does one go about printing a date wheel and applying it to the movement? Is it just printed on material that has adhesive on the back, and is applied to the DW itself?

 

[Daft_Punk]

How does one go about printing a date wheel and applying it to the movement? Is it just printed on material that has adhesive on the back, and is applied to the DW itself?

See Bart's post above with the template he so kindly posted printed on to the sticker

 

[OnyxSkyDV]

See Bart's post above with the template he so kindly posted printed on to the sticker

I guess I'm looking for more details on what you use for the sticker, if there is a optimal printing process to use for this, etc. I understand the template, just not the best steps to implement it. (This is all new territory for me.)

 

[Daft_Punk]

I guess I'm looking for more details on what you use for the sticker, if there is a optimal printing process to use for this, etc. I understand the template, just not the best steps to implement it. (This is all new territory for me.)

No prob, same for me on DWO, but Its a sticker .. print a shit load and try different printers / sticker paper etc as you like, doesn't look right peel it off and try again getting it aligned 'perfectly' ensures you will be using a few stickers to get it right

 

[Daft_Punk]

@Bart Cordell Thanks again have turned the file into vector image as am not sure you use illustrator ? as you can now easily manipulate the lines (tails) individually as well as the curve themselves as exaggerated here on the 4, also the file will not pixelate no matter the magnification. let me know if you would like a vector file of this

 

[Bart Cordell]

@Bart Cordell Thanks again have turned the file into vector image as am not sure you use illustrator ? as you can now easily manipulate the lines (tails) individually as well as the curve themselves as exaggerated here on the 4, also the file will not pixelate no matter the magnification. let me know if you would like a vector file of this

Nice work mate !
Yes i would like to test print with illustrator.
I changed my print support. I used photo paper and mounting glue, hoping it's not too thick between movement and dial.

 

[Bart Cordell]

I still have several things to correct on this watch.

Putting the wheel overlay in place is not easy. I gave up after two hours this morning. Some numbers are aligned but others not.

Though the dial is centered on the movement with new feet, it is not centered in the case.

I wanted to replace the cyclop 116 of unknown brand because, Limer having too reduced its diameter, retaining ring is not firmly placed and the bezel turns too freely. Unfortunately the cyclops of the Sternkreuz XS 302.450 I ordered is not aligned with the window. So I handed the old one.

 

[Daft_Punk]

Yes I would have guessed not easy on the DWO to get right ... many variables to consider the $100 DW may be worth it

 

[Carlytoss]

@Bart Cordell Thanks again have turned the file into vector image as am not sure you use illustrator ? as you can now easily manipulate the lines (tails) individually as well as the curve themselves as exaggerated here on the 4, also the file will not pixelate no matter the magnification. let me know if you would like a vector file of this

I'd love to have that file too if possible

 

[12u83n]

I'd love to have that file too if possible

+1

 

[Daft_Punk]

I'd love to have that file too if possible

Here is a link to the DWO file from @Bart Cordell in Illustrator and converted to paths

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3uDw9ZhWqqZQkQ0WTVoVUhqTlU/view?usp=sharing

 

[12u83n]

Thank you, saves me doing it in Illustrator.

 

[qwaz]

Here is a link to the DWO file from @Bart Cordell in Illustrator and converted to paths

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3uDw9ZhWqqZQkQ0WTVoVUhqTlU/view?usp=sharing

Thank you so much!! This is great.


Sent from the RWI mobile app

 

[atgm]

@Bart Cordell Thanks again have turned the file into vector image as am not sure you use illustrator ? as you can now easily manipulate the lines (tails) individually as well as the curve themselves as exaggerated here on the 4, also the file will not pixelate no matter the magnification. let me know if you would like a vector file of this

I've always wondered why we don't keep a bunch of AI files in the supporter section.

 

[Daft_Punk]

I've always wondered why we don't keep a bunch of AI files in the supporter section.

Agree and feel free to move it to re post it in an appropriate place