How would you build a 6542 Albino GMT-Master?

[Soxxgo2]

Does anyone know if the new BP 1675's would work as a base for this build? If so you would get the rivet bracelet, and movement which is nice. I guess the question is whether it would fit a coin edge.

http://www.tb-688.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=39_217&product_id=2499

 

[yodog]

Does anyone know if the new BP 1675's would work as a base for this build? If so you would get the rivet bracelet, and movement which is nice. I guess the question is whether it would fit a coin edge.

http://www.tb-688.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=39_217&product_id=2499

It would work but it would take tremendous patience to completely shave off the CGs. But the shape of the case is still going ot be off, 6542 lugs are super thin and banana shaped from the side profile. Also, the dial opening for a 6542 is bigger than a 1675. So you'll need to find a 1675 dial and build it as a 1675 rather than a true 6542.

 

[TheSociety]

It would work but it would take tremendous patience to completely shave off the CGs. But the shape of the case is still going ot be off, 6542 lugs are super thin and banana shaped from the side profile. Also, the dial opening for a 6542 is bigger than a 1675. So you'll need to find a 1675 dial and build it as a 1675 rather than a true 6542.

Another reason why a 6542 is THE hardest build.


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[Soxxgo2]

Another reason why a 6542 is THE hardest build.


It doesn't just tell time. It tells history.
Genuine Movement Rolex Builds Thread
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I put in a few hours of research and quickly realized that was the only time I was going to be investing. No more!

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[Drummania]

It would work but it would take tremendous patience to completely shave off the CGs. But the shape of the case is still going ot be off, 6542 lugs are super thin and banana shaped from the side profile. Also, the dial opening for a 6542 is bigger than a 1675. So you'll need to find a 1675 dial and build it as a 1675 rather than a true 6542.

Is it even possible to find a coin edge bezel that will fit BP 1675 case?


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[yodog]

Nope wrong size

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[manodeoro]

It would work but it would take tremendous patience to completely shave off the CGs. But the shape of the case is still going ot be off, 6542 lugs are super thin and banana shaped from the side profile. Also, the dial opening for a 6542 is bigger than a 1675. So you'll need to find a 1675 dial and build it as a 1675 rather than a true 6542.

@yodog ... could you tell us what is the dial opening for a 6542 ?

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[yodog]

@yodog ... could you tell us what is the dial opening for a 6542 ?

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Not sure about opening, but 1675 dials are 27.3mm, while 6542 dials are 27.8mm

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[369mafia]

@yodog ... could you tell us what is the dial opening for a 6542 ?

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I believe its 27.5mm

I started with a 1655 case and had temporary swapped in my cartel 1675 dial / movement to see how I like it. This is the pill applied lume which I dislike. I have a new dial on the way.

Shaving the crown guards wasnt too difficult , its knowing when to stop ...

 

[manodeoro]

Not sure about opening, but 1675 dials are 27.3mm, while 6542 dials are 27.8mm

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Isn't dial opening supposed to be a little larger than the dial on those oldies ?
@TheSociety ?

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[yodog]

Isn't dial opening supposed to be a little larger than the dial on those oldies ?
@TheSociety ?

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Nope

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[manodeoro]

Nope

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Thanks for the info ... so I suppose that only occurs on the 6538s ? or else ?

 

[nikoel]

Fellas I'm resurrecting the thread. I may have found an other seller who is capable of providing the insert with the bezel assembly because that ebay listing has not sprung up
Here: http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy...ategory_id=133&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Hailing all 6542 Sensei's - please advise

 

[Soxxgo2]

Fellas I'm resurrecting the thread. I may have found an other seller who is capable of providing the insert with the bezel assembly because that ebay listing has not sprung up
Here: http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy...ategory_id=133&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Hailing all 6542 Sensei's - please advise

Very interesting. They have a pretty amazing movement selection too.

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[manodeoro]

Fellas I'm resurrecting the thread. I may have found an other seller who is capable of providing the insert with the bezel assembly because that ebay listing has not sprung up
Here: http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy...ategory_id=133&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Hailing all 6542 Sensei's - please advise

That's Minh Quy ... OK only for a high-end build
Sells a 1680 case 800/1200$ so guess how much for a bakelite bezel.


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[tripdog]

Fellas I'm resurrecting the thread. I may have found an other seller who is capable of providing the insert with the bezel assembly because that ebay listing has not sprung up
Here: http://vintagewatchesmq.com/minhquy...ategory_id=133&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Hailing all 6542 Sensei's - please advise

Yeah, it's Ming Quy - fine, if you've got the budget.

 

[milk051506]

wish I had your photoshop file. Thankyou