My Rolex 6542 Project

[Soxxgo2]

This is now one of my favorite threads out there. It's either this or a 5510 for me next!

 

[Thrasher]

I was on Silix last night and noted they have some watches you don't see everywhere.

 

[Retina]

[MENTION=82129]Thrasher[/MENTION] [MENTION=73591]JAFO[/MENTION]

Well guys, it seems that the GMT 6542 has been confirmed after much speculation that it does come in white-dial, although its much rarer than the black-faced ones
https://www.hodinkee.com/blog/Albino-GMT-Master-6542

seems to have ended the debate, which is awesome

 

[Thrasher]

Outstanding!

 

[jmb]

It's fun working on projects like this!

 

[ROLEX1675UAE]

Great, i will chime in a build like this! It is amazing

 

[Thrasher]

Look what I found!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rol...igh-Quality-/262234323594?hash=item3d0e623a8a

 

[idinwo01]

Damn that looks pretty good

 

[Thrasher]

https://rwg.cc/topic/139407-replacement-insert-for-rolex-gmt-master-6542-perspexbakelite?hl=bakelite

 

[idinwo01]

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Look what I found!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rol...igh-Quality-/262234323594?hash=item3d0e623a8a

https://rwg.cc/topic/139407-replacement-insert-for-rolex-gmt-master-6542-perspexbakelite?hl=bakelite

I wonder which one of these is better? Anyone pick either of these up?

 

[donerix]

I have had both of them (still might have some in my parts bin). I personally liked the NDTrading (like the one on eBay) a bit better because of the aged look of the numerals. JoeyB's have a nice depth to them though.
I think an all black one lie mentioned on RWG would be the killer and most rare ever
I have built a few of these back in the days:
First attempt not so great:


Better ingredients (puretime case, NDT bezel, InGod dial):










Also made a couple of white ones:





Best at last (gen case, dial, movement and crown):

 

[DVNE]

Good god [MENTION=15751]donerix[/MENTION]! That gen is a beaut!!!! Still have it?

 

[ebzen02]

Holy fûck E!


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[Thrasher]

Eric is God like. Those are beautiful.

 

[369mafia]

Damn...those are sweet!! I gotta get my hands on one of these babies!!
I picked up the NDT Bezel/ insert so my toes are in the water! The fun is i the hunt!

 

[369mafia]

Is anyone interested in selling their 6542??

 

[idinwo01]

Damn...those are sweet!! I gotta get my hands on one of these babies!!
I picked up the NDT Bezel/ insert so my toes are in the water! The fun is i the hunt!

Is anyone interested in selling their 6542??

I thought your toes were in the water?

But please keep the WTB posts in the sales section. If you are getting zero views there, kindly ask a mod if you can post one thread in the sales section and they may (emphasis on may) allow it. If you're getting views and no hits, it means we don't want to sell our projects, it's not an invitation to post WTB comments in our project threads. If you're that much in need, use the forum PM feature to reach out to specific members to inquire. I see you did this on another thread as well.

 

[369mafia]

They are...I have an NDT bezel and was hoping that I can score a PT 6542 but they seem to be out of stock with no intent to build them so I am resorting to begging. I have a cartel 1675 that I guess will have to do with hopes that the bezel will fit the case and that this will quench my thirst for this watch...but something about that no crown guard case that makes me wanna....lol

thanks for the advice..I will try what you suggest figured I would just bump the threads with a question...figure there was no harm in it.

cheers

 

[369mafia]

The first ingredient arrived today. [emoji41]

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[369mafia]

:hypnotized: