TS Watch Vinatge Rolex ref.6542 - Watch Review

[Hor-Fan]

Yep, mine is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I’ll just refuse to sign for it, send it back to China where it belongs!

 

[Soxxgo2]

'Cocks' was perhaps a word too far. But I can't edit my post so 'cocks' it is!

Looks like you'll have to own your "cock."

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[GingerBubba]

Happy to ::thumbsup:

 

[369mafia]

GEN for reference:
https://ibb.co/31wDxgH


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That looks like a rep insert to me.

This is a gen insert and the font is thinner but number itself is slightly wider.

I agree with you on the OP layout on the dial I do wish they would have went with just s standard dial on this rep but its a nice piece for the price

 

[Flyin_gnome]

I'm glad you guys have pointed out these glaring inaccuracies compared to a Gen watch that you'll never see in real life ever.

Personally I'm swayed by your arguments and will never wear this monstrosity again. I would offer to give it away to someone for free, but I'd hate to subject another person to this abomination. I shall just throw it in the bin forthwith. Cocks.

Amazing post. Beautiful watch man regardless of microscope issues for the price vs a gen. You did good. Real good.

 

[barth]

I'm glad you guys have pointed out these glaring inaccuracies compared to a Gen watch that you'll never see in real life ever.

Personally I'm swayed by your arguments and will never wear this monstrosity again. I would offer to give it away to someone for free, but I'd hate to subject another person to this abomination. I shall just throw it in the bin forthwith. Cocks.

Totally agree with your mindset. It's a great watch you have there.

Many people here love to point out the flaws, crap on sales thread, and are the same who nitpick, expect the impossible from illegal goods Chinese sellers, and then PP charge back when they missed a marker misaligned by 3° at QC. Exhausting.

 

[GingerBubba]

Amazing post. Beautiful watch man regardless of microscope issues for the price vs a gen. You did good. Real good.

:rofl:

I shouldn't have called the nitpickers cocks. My bad. Sorry nitpickers.

But seriously, how much are the Gens in real life? I have no idea. I think the normal 6542s can be £50k plus, going on for almost double that if they're in excellent condition with a full set. These Serpico dials presumably raise the price a lot more. So we're taking about a very, very expensive and very, very rare watch. This version gets us say 90-95% of the way there for £300. Bargain imo! Just love it for what it is nitpickers. If you want to spend $1500 for Tripdog's work of art that will get you 98% of the way there, go for it! If you need a 1:1, then go Gen for £100k.

These are just cheap toys guys, let's not forget that.

 

[Hinclimincli]

:rofl:

I shouldn't have called the nitpickers cocks. My bad. Sorry nitpickers.

But seriously, how much are the Gens in real life? I have no idea. I think the normal 6542s can be £50k plus, going on for almost double that if they're in excellent condition with a full set. These Serpico dials presumably raise the price a lot more. So we're taking about a very, very expensive and very, very rare watch. This version gets us say 90-95% of the way there for £300. Bargain imo! Just love it for what it is nitpickers. If you want to spend $1500 for Tripdog's work of art that will get you 98% of the way there, go for it! If you need a 1:1, then go Gen for £100k.

These are just cheap toys guys, let's not forget that.

$93,750 to be precise: https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/rolex-a-very-rare-and-highly-attractive-6085994-details.aspx

You can send that piece of crap to me and I will dispose of it. I won't charge you, of course, as I'm not a cock.

 

[Hinclimincli]

I can see the guy behind the bar at the local Wetherspoons:

"Nice Pussy Galore GMT you have there mate. Shame the crown shape is totally wrong, the OYSTER PERPETUAL lettering is too low respect to the ROLEX one and the bezel number font is too thin. Did you even pay for that? Ha! What a bellend! "

And all the rest of the regulars nodding and humming" totally wrong crown shape mate, absolutely disappointing", "gosh, that lettering, certainly too low", "absolutely low, totes low"

Shame on you GingerBubba. Shame on you.

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[GingerBubba]

$93,750 to be precise: https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/...4-details.aspx
You can send that piece of crap to me and I will dispose of it. I won't charge you, of course, as I'm not a cock.

Not what I heard.....

:rofl:

 

[ziggycharly]

I can see the guy behind the bar at the local Wetherspoons:

"Nice Pussy Galore GMT you have there mate. Shame the crown shape is totally wrong, the OYSTER PERPETUAL lettering is too low respect to the ROLEX one and the bezel number font is too thin. Did you even pay for that? Ha! What a bellend! "

And all the rest of the regulars nodding and humming" totally wrong crown shape mate, absolutely disappointing", "gosh, that lettering, certainly too low", "absolutely low, totes low"

Shame on you GingerBubba. Shame on you.

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As useful as I've found these forums, this is the best thing I've read so far

 

[Soxxgo2]

I can see the guy behind the bar at the local Wetherspoons:

"Nice Pussy Galore GMT you have there mate. Shame the crown shape is totally wrong, the OYSTER PERPETUAL lettering is too low respect to the ROLEX one and the bezel number font is too thin. Did you even pay for that? Ha! What a bellend! "

And all the rest of the regulars nodding and humming" totally wrong crown shape mate, absolutely disappointing", "gosh, that lettering, certainly too low", "absolutely low, totes low"

Shame on you GingerBubba. Shame on you.

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Totes low. That killed me. Lol

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[Albertonanana]

I can see the guy behind the bar at the local Wetherspoons:

"Nice Pussy Galore GMT you have there mate. Shame the crown shape is totally wrong, the OYSTER PERPETUAL lettering is too low respect to the ROLEX one and the bezel number font is too thin. Did you even pay for that? Ha! What a bellend! "

And all the rest of the regulars nodding and humming" totally wrong crown shape mate, absolutely disappointing", "gosh, that lettering, certainly too low", "absolutely low, totes low"

Shame on you GingerBubba. Shame on you.

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I was just pointing out the differences with GEN, no one said it isn’t a shitty rep or something like this, just saying the differences...


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[Flyin_gnome]

:rofl:

I shouldn't have called the nitpickers cocks. My bad. Sorry nitpickers.

But seriously, how much are the Gens in real life? I have no idea. I think the normal 6542s can be £50k plus, going on for almost double that if they're in excellent condition with a full set. These Serpico dials presumably raise the price a lot more. So we're taking about a very, very expensive and very, very rare watch. This version gets us say 90-95% of the way there for £300. Bargain imo! Just love it for what it is nitpickers. If you want to spend $1500 for Tripdog's work of art that will get you 98% of the way there, go for it! If you need a 1:1, then go Gen for £100k.

These are just cheap toys guys, let's not forget that.

Heh maybe cucks? But yes exactly at the end of the day 300-500-1000 dollars to get 95% there and 99.9% couldnt tell otherwise. It's all what you can live with and be happy looking at on your wrist. I would rather have a handful of fun reps to swap around and not worry about them when I'm traveling for work. Than be scared to wear out a 30-40k+ watch. I daily wore my Gen Daytona for 3 months. And am honestly just as happy wearing my Noob v2. Brings me the same joy looking at and playing with it.

would we all love a true 1:1 rep for 300 bucks? Sure.
. But then isnt that what makes the gen special in the first place. They are unobtainable or way beyond unpractical for most hard working folks with families to raise.

 

[Flyin_gnome]

I was just pointing out the differences with GEN, no one said it isn’t a shitty rep or something like this, just saying the differences...


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And actually there is value to me in pointing out the differences. It makes it easier to track progress of V1.5 or. 2,3... and so on. Or if the rep is so good it gets the illusive NWBG status.

 

[Soxxgo2]

And actually there is value to me in pointing out the differences. It makes it easier to track progress of V1.5 or. 2,3... and so on. Or if the rep is so good it gets the illusive NWBG status.

Agreed. Anyone who's spent more than 2 days on this forum knows that people pick apart every single watch ever posted, for educational purposes. It's what people do on RWI. Period. No offense is ever intended. It's simply a way to track progress and inform potential buyers about what they're buying.

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[Flyin_gnome]

Agreed. Anyone who's spent more than 2 days on this forum knows that people pick apart every single watch ever posted, for educational purposes. It's what people do on RWI. Period. No offense is ever intended. It's simply a way to track progress and inform potential buyers about what they're buying.

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I think that's mostly the case. I have also seen a fair amount of elitism with certain reps. It's not the overwhelming majority. But a good amount. I'm here cuz it's fun and feeds my degenerate watch addiction.

 

[Dan71]

Nice watch for sure will be my next purchase ..

If you want go deep about the insert detail there is a recent comment on IG from the strange fellow O..
Is not possible copy the link so I attach the pics below.

 

[kilowattore]

You gotta love Orchi palar and perezcope. They know everything about vintage...

 

[SuperTopGun]

You gotta love Orchi palar and perezcope. They know everything about vintage...

Kilowattore what are the first actions you would do on this watch to improve it?