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New 6542 - budget factory option by TS-Station
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Interestingly, the first QC pics sent by PC had the funky 6 with a short tail at the top. At first, PC pushed back when I raised it, then PC quickly changed tune and fixed it for second round of QC.
I just noticed last pm when snapping pics that the albino bezel insert height difference (where it looks like the insert isn’t pushed in all the way) is around that 6. I’ll be able to fiddle with it later to see if the insert goes all the way in. But it’s a coincidence or it could be that they pulled the bezel, fixed the 6, and somehow it changed the insert height(?).
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New jtime images of the black dial version, what do you think
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KJ2020 :
“These actually don't look too bad. I would have to do something about the cyclops...”
“Are the bezel teeth sharp?”
> Not really, and both bezels are hard to grip and tight to turn.
“If you get a chance can you post an outdoor daytime pic?”
> Will do shortly when sun comes out. Will also do a lume pic.
mclarendude :
> I’d consider a trade for one of the rivets if you’ve got something that fits 8+” wrist. I also believe I have a rivet b-let that is too small for me wrist - it might fit you if yours though. I think you and I are in the same state, so mailing might be inexpensive. Or try Raffles, I have a few of Ken’s rivets that work well with vintage builds and they are reasonable - Ken is great. Ping me if interested.
“These actually don't look too bad. I would have to do something about the cyclops...”
“Are the bezel teeth sharp?”
> Not really, and both bezels are hard to grip and tight to turn.
“If you get a chance can you post an outdoor daytime pic?”
> Will do shortly when sun comes out. Will also do a lume pic.
mclarendude :
> I’d consider a trade for one of the rivets if you’ve got something that fits 8+” wrist. I also believe I have a rivet b-let that is too small for me wrist - it might fit you if yours though. I think you and I are in the same state, so mailing might be inexpensive. Or try Raffles, I have a few of Ken’s rivets that work well with vintage builds and they are reasonable - Ken is great. Ping me if interested.
itgoes211
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Here are daytime and lume shots.
The datewheels are a bit off.
The Albino seems less MOPy in daylight, but not matte or paper-ish.
@kj2020: I like the bezel of your TS a bit more I think at least from the pics.
Im interested to see if we can pull pics together from each batch (website, QCs, and in-hand) to see which ones are actually the same. The wonky 6-tail seems to be in a few pics from different reps, but I think we might have a total of 3 different batches.?
New jtime images of the black dial version, what do you think
Looks good!
So,indeed, the black dial version doesn’t have the Pan Am back.
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Here are daytime and lume shots.
The datewheels are a bit off.
The Albino seems less MOPy in daylight, but not matte or paper-ish.
@kj2020: I like the bezel of your TS a bit more I think at least from the pics.
Im interested to see if we can pull pics together from each batch (website, QCs, and in-hand) to see which ones are actually the same. The wonky 6-tail seems to be in a few pics from different reps, but I think we might have a total of 3 different batches.?
All in all, I think these look really good for the price paid. I like the pink “GMT Master” on the black dial.
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SuperTopGun : Looks good! I like the the jtime versions bezel inserts. The blue appears darker than the other versions - unless that’s the coke version in your shots.
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Here are daytime and lume shots.
The datewheels are a bit off.
Great extra pics, thanks. I'm seeing a tinge of green in the bezel marker lume but not as pronounced as the TS bezels, still wish they just hadn't done that. The white dial lume looks nicer in bright sunlight.
I think your DW would probably be OK with a better crystal/cyclops. There's SO much distortion I don't think I've ever seen anything worse. Even a straight on view makes the bottom of the date window look bent in at the middle.
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New jtime images of the black dial version, what do you think
yo!!! thats my watch! those were my qc pics, on its way to me now lol
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i was just happy to see my watch, im not mad. got some free eyes on it from you guys as well lol, confirmed my qc approval
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