New 6542 - budget factory option by TS-Station

[Alhig72]

These GMTs can also be bought at Perfect Clones (not a TD here - but they are over at RWG).



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I saw those, the cases are not the same tho, they are the same construction as the silix/cartel big crown cases so just a glue in plexi without retaining ring and the bezel isnt as nice, probably the same 29mm size dial but for the price its a great place to start on a 6542

 

[p0pperini]

Ah, fair enough Al. I had assumed the Perfect Clones 6542s were the same as my TS-Station watches.

 

[lucassith]

These GMTs can also be bought at Perfect Clones (not a TD here - but they are over at RWG).



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Don’t think so, this is a batch made by an individual guy...


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[p0pperini]

Don’t think so, this is a batch made by an individual guy...

My apologies - my bad. I was viewing the thread on a mobile, not an ideal way to assess the origin of a rep!

 

[Alhig72]

Ah, fair enough Al. I had assumed the Perfect Clones 6542s were the same as my TS-Station watches.

As far as u can see ts watch no longer has them on his site but sells them on his other site called vintage power for over $600 with a (maybe) slightly better dial and a plus crown,

 

[Alhig72]

Hor-Fan Will be a pity..
Maybe If some guy will buy this perfectclones 6542 can show us if the DIAL diameter is 26mm like other 55xx cartel or is 27mm* (for fit gen spec 6538) or 27.7mm*(for fit gen spec 6542)?
Tks

*misure from Ruby’s website

Silix case if I remember have the incorrect caseback with flat edge like other 55xx..
And the helenarou is too thick for a nice 6538 and worst for a 6536/1

If its the same case as the silix/cartel big crowns (it looks like it to me) the dial will likely be 29mm, that being said the white print dial version will scan nicely for my printer to make a nice gilt decal dial

 

[itgoes211]

Yes, hopefully some guy will buy one and find out-Hinclimincli , wink wink nudge nudge

So it took a while to get to this point, but I recently approved the 2nd try of pics from PC for the 6542. He said he is proceeding with shipping. Will update everyone if/when arrival happens. I know some were scoffing and passing (understandable) on the PC versions, but I’m a sucker and I can’t wait... we’ll see.. .Dan71Hinclimincli Hor-FanKJ2020

 

[KJ2020]

So it took a while to get to this point, but I recently approved the 2nd try of pics from PC for the 6542. He said he is proceeding with shipping. Will update everyone if/when arrival happens. I know some were scoffing and passing (understandable) on the PC versions, but I’m a sucker and I can’t wait... we’ll see.. .Dan71Hinclimincli Hor-FanKJ2020

Who did you buy from bro? TSWatch website wasn't working today. Hopefully they'll be back up with a new URL.

 

[Dan71]

If its the same case as the silix/cartel big crowns (it looks like it to me) the dial will likely be 29mm, that being said the white print dial version will scan nicely for my printer to make a nice gilt decal dial

Yes Alhig72 , the case seem like the silix/cartel that is thicker than the TS , but if you check the back of the watch the caseback construction is like ts /gen like, not with the flat edge caseback but with the raised edge, more similar to the 6538 helenarou caseback..

Maybe is a 6538 helenarou case with a little crown and a new bezel?

 

[Alhig72]

Yes Alhig72 , the case seem like the silix/cartel that is thicker than the TS , but if you check the back of the watch the caseback construction is like ts /gen like, not with the flat edge caseback but with the raised edge, more similar to the 6538 helenarou caseback..

Maybe is a 6538 helenarou case with a little crown and a new bezel?

Who knows but for the money its pretty good

 

[Alhig72]

All this talking about it got me wearing mine again,

 

[p0pperini]

WeIi, as we’re sharing... here’s one of mine...

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[p0pperini]

As far as u can see ts watch no longer has them on his site but sells them on his other site called vintage power for over $600 with a (maybe) slightly better dial and a plus crown,

I know - that’s why I’m glad I picked up two when TS were selling them.

I don’t think the dial is any better on the Vintage Power models, and the ones I bought supposedly had the crown upgrade too. So, I think the VP watches are identical- they just hiked the price, because they could!


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[itgoes211]

Who did you buy from bro? TSWatch website wasn't working today. Hopefully they'll be back up with a new URL.

PerfectCl... several weeks ago. I’m biting my nails.


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[itgoes211]

WeIi, as we’re sharing... here’s one of mine...

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n0bby Alhig72
Darnit, those both look sexy - good catches. Interesting that you both chose a red strap. Would’ve never thought of that, but it looks pretty good. I need to order a red stamp now, damnit.
Everyday RWI expands my mind. I love it. Cheers!


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[p0pperini]

Darnit, those both look sexy - good catches. Interesting that you both chose a red strap. Would’ve never thought of that, but it looks pretty good. I need to order a red stamp now, damnit.
Everyday RWI expands my mind. I love it. Cheers!

The simple reason these TS 6542 models end up on straps is because of the poor shape of the lugs! They're too long - so when you have the watch on a bracelet the lugs stick out beyond the end links. Swapping to a strap makes this less obvious.

I have one of mine on the dark red, and the other one was on a blue leather strap with deployment clasp. I recently dyed it black - then instantly regretted it as the blue looked better!

I think the Perfect Clone models have shorter lugs - but someone else would have to confirm whether that's actually the case.

 

[p0pperini]

Festive shot, just now... Happy holidays rep buddies!

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[mclarendude]

Who did you buy from bro? TSWatch website wasn't working today. Hopefully they'll be back up with a new URL.

https://www.ts-stations.cn/mobile/goods.php?ProId=26620


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[mclarendude]

Seems TS is not selling the S&L dial anymore. Sad. I should had bought it when they came out.

TS’ new site.


https://www.ts-stations.cn/mobile/goods.php?ProId=26620


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[p0pperini]

mclarendude TS-Station set up a new site to sell their "vintage" offerings - https://thevintagepower.cn/ - but they also took the opportunity to hike the prices considerably.