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Randy9999 · 5 June 2019, 11:56 AM

I rarely post, but I was surprised to discover recently how much these pieces have appreciated in value over the past 10-15 years. I have quite a few in my collection, some with boxes/papers. None are for sale; just finally contributing a show/tell post. Here are six from my collection — two 6542s with original Bakelite bezels, a 1680 red, a late 50s 5508, a 1675 (not a showstopper but I love the faded bezel), and a 1655 Mark 1 (whose look really never appealed to me, but I acquired it years ago because it was the first of that series and was the full papered kit — I just could never quite make myself wear it, lol).

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Wiener48 · 5 June 2019, 12:02 PM

Like the 6542, thanks for showing

Juhuatai · 5 June 2019, 12:12 PM

Great collection, thanks for the pics.

TheGRman · 5 June 2019, 12:14 PM

Very nice! Thanks for sharing with us. Love the 5508.

Dan S · 5 June 2019, 12:18 PM

Wonderful collection! I would be happy to relieve you of that wonderful 1655 that you never wear.

BigBlue1 · 5 June 2019, 12:23 PM

Holy Crap Batman! Wow, Impressive.

Are those dials on the 6542s different?

That Pepsi is sweet.

Awesome collection.

Thanks for sharing.

Randy9999 · 5 June 2019, 01:43 PM

Many thanks.

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

Are those dials on the 6542s different?

If you're referencing the color, the dial on the left has faded considerably into what some term "tropical." If you're talking about font weight, I've noticed a few variations in 6542s through the years, although I've never seen anybody attempt a "Mark" style catalog ― if I've just missed that during my long hiatuses here, I'd appreciate a link!

TimeLord2 · 5 June 2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy9999

Many thanks.

If you're referencing the color, the dial on the left has faded considerably into what some term "tropical." If you're talking about font weight, I've noticed a few variations in 6542s through the years, although I've never seen anybody attempt a "Mark" style catalog ― if I've just missed that during my long hiatuses here, I'd appreciate a link!

Really amazing collection. Thanks for sharing. The guide to dials and the various marks is here, look under "MATTE" and "GILT" menu items. https://gmtmaster1675.com/gmthistory/

Randy9999 · 9 June 2019, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Really amazing collection. Thanks for sharing. The guide to dials and the various marks is here, look under "MATTE" and "GILT" menu items. https://gmtmaster1675.com/gmthistory/

Great link, bookmarked regarding "mark" versions for reference 1675. Has anyone seen a similar summary for "mark" versions of the 6542? Much appreciated btw.

1665fan · 5 June 2019, 12:48 PM

Beauties, thanks for sharing!!!!!

sensui · 5 June 2019, 01:13 PM

Nice collection.

1675-David · 5 June 2019, 03:56 PM

that's a very cool collection of watches. Thanks for letting us have a peak Randy!

p.s. you should post more often

stevedssd · 5 June 2019, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1675-David

that's a very cool collection of watches. Thanks for letting us have a peak Randy!

p.s. you should post more often

+1 Lovely collection

WatchBrothersLondon · 5 June 2019, 08:09 PM

thanks for posting, 6542 for each wrist, love it

1William · 5 June 2019, 08:51 PM

Nice collection.

rootbeer7 · 5 June 2019, 08:53 PM

what an amazing collection. The 6542s are great. Definitely appear to be many dials in that period!

Tomas Eriksson · 5 June 2019, 08:57 PM

Dial and hands on that 5508 is pure porn

Randy9999 · 7 June 2019, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomas Eriksson

Dial and hands on that 5508 is pure porn

Tomas, many thanks — now I don't think I'll ever look at that watch the same way again. :)

Sublovin · 5 June 2019, 09:16 PM

Awesome! Great collection, and it seems you are a collector, not an “investor”. Thanks

cpefy3 · 5 June 2019, 09:17 PM

Wow!! Got me drooling on my keyboard early this morning... Haha!! Great collection!!

Andad · 5 June 2019, 09:19 PM

Very nice.

Ymca1313!!! · 5 June 2019, 09:34 PM

Nice watches

Styles Bitchley · 5 June 2019, 10:58 PM

Unreal collection. Fabulous variety too.

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Rolexoman · 6 June 2019, 08:19 AM

You need to adopt me..... LOL

Seriously nice collection...

jimmytamp · 6 June 2019, 08:25 AM

Nice collection...

sillo · 6 June 2019, 08:38 AM

WOW

BrazenC5 · 6 June 2019, 08:39 AM

Great to see what some others have, thanks for sharing!

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GGGMT · 6 June 2019, 01:15 PM

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henrylee · 6 June 2019, 02:08 PM

Wow two 6542s? What a collection ~

Tom1675 · 7 June 2019, 02:41 AM

Very Nice Grouping!!! Thanks!

5 June 2019, 11:56 AM	#1
Randy9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: red 1680; 6542 Posts: 557	A few of my vintage Rolex watches I rarely post, but I was surprised to discover recently how much these pieces have appreciated in value over the past 10-15 years. I have quite a few in my collection, some with boxes/papers. None are for sale; just finally contributing a show/tell post. Here are six from my collection — two 6542s with original Bakelite bezels, a 1680 red, a late 50s 5508, a 1675 (not a showstopper but I love the faded bezel), and a 1655 Mark 1 (whose look really never appealed to me, but I acquired it years ago because it was the first of that series and was the full papered kit — I just could never quite make myself wear it, lol). IMG_0864.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 June 2019, 12:18 PM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,984	Wonderful collection! I would be happy to relieve you of that wonderful 1655 that you never wear. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

5 June 2019, 12:23 PM	#6
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	Holy Crap Batman! Wow, Impressive. Are those dials on the 6542s different? That Pepsi is sweet. Awesome collection. Thanks for sharing. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

5 June 2019, 08:53 PM	#16
rootbeer7 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,992	what an amazing collection. The 6542s are great. Definitely appear to be many dials in that period! __________________ @imrootbeer7

5 June 2019, 08:57 PM	#17
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 1,989	Dial and hands on that 5508 is pure porn __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

5 June 2019, 12:02 PM	#2
Wiener48 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Vienna Posts: 1,299	Like the 6542, thanks for showing

5 June 2019, 12:12 PM	#3
Juhuatai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 5508 & 9401 Posts: 639	Great collection, thanks for the pics.

5 June 2019, 12:14 PM	#4
TheGRman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Ames, Iowa Watch: 1981 AK 5500 Posts: 62	Very nice! Thanks for sharing with us. Love the 5508.

5 June 2019, 12:48 PM	#10
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,624	Beauties, thanks for sharing!!!!!

5 June 2019, 01:13 PM	#11
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,383	Nice collection.

5 June 2019, 03:56 PM	#12
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,027	that's a very cool collection of watches. Thanks for letting us have a peak Randy! p.s. you should post more often

5 June 2019, 08:09 PM	#14
WatchBrothersLondon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Ben Location: London, UK Posts: 598	thanks for posting, 6542 for each wrist, love it

5 June 2019, 08:51 PM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,232	Nice collection.

5 June 2019, 09:16 PM	#19
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,398	Awesome! Great collection, and it seems you are a collector, not an “investor”. Thanks __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

5 June 2019, 09:17 PM	#20
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Wow!! Got me drooling on my keyboard early this morning... Haha!! Great collection!!

5 June 2019, 09:19 PM	#21
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,947	Very nice. __________________ E

5 June 2019, 09:34 PM	#22
Ymca1313!!! "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cape cod Posts: 148	Nice watches

5 June 2019, 10:58 PM	#23
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	Unreal collection. Fabulous variety too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 June 2019, 08:19 AM	#24
Rolexoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: William Location: Houston Texas Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 761	You need to adopt me..... LOL Seriously nice collection... __________________ Citizens Eco-Drive BL1258-53L Rolex DJII 116334, Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79230R Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT 231.13.43.22.02.004 Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur 1183.310/40 MAS Irukandji Vostok Komandirskie B&R BR0392-D-G-BR/SCA Vostok Komandirskie (Tank) South Bend Model 1 #716632 Vostok Amphibia (Sub)

6 June 2019, 08:25 AM	#25
jimmytamp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex, Tudor, IWC, Posts: 291	Nice collection...

6 June 2019, 08:38 AM	#26
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	WOW __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

6 June 2019, 08:39 AM	#27
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Great to see what some others have, thanks for sharing! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

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GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,137	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 June 2019, 02:08 PM	#29
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,219	Wow two 6542s? What a collection ~ __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

7 June 2019, 02:41 AM	#30
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,173	Very Nice Grouping!!! Thanks!

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