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14 July 2018, 10:45 PM | #1 |
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GMT-Master 6542 Bakelite, with macro images
Good morning all,
I have just received this 6542 GMT-Master from II.1958 with 356xxx case number, from a batch I know. I am happy with the dial, which looks brilliant as best I can tell through the worn glass. Case and movement as I’d expect, some wear and an obvious jewel missing. 25-Jewel 1035 calibre, DN774300. Hands - I note the blunt end of the small arrow and copious luminous material. The bezel is where my experience lacks. Personally I believe the Bakelite bezel to be correct, but I would welcome input from those who can comment on that specific part with confidence: Please take pity on me, as I don't yet have a Bakelite! Haywood
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15 July 2018, 12:00 AM | #3 |
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Sweet lord. Congratulations
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This is, in my view, the best vintage with a lot of characters. Amazing piece!
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15 July 2018, 01:06 AM | #5 |
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Beautiful & stunning piece!! Would love if you shared some photos of your 1019's as well soon.
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Absolutely Beautiful!!
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15 July 2018, 01:29 AM | #7 |
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Beautiful piece!!
I am far from an expert but the insert certainly does look good. It's condition does match the rest of the watch. I looks a bit too aged to be a repo The only true tell would be to test it for radiation ... Congrats! |
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I understand that not all were radioactive. It appears under a UV light that the hour and minute hands have been relumed, as have the indices on the dial.
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Damn, that's an amazing watch. All I know is... don't try to take that insert out of the bezel... it could shatter.
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That gmt had is definitely relumed!! guess he didn't want to waste any and make sure it was visible |
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15 July 2018, 07:45 AM | #11 |
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Beautiful gmt.
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Beautiful. But likely relumed as another poster had pointed out. Nonetheless, it’s oozing charm.
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Beautiful watch!
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Absolutely beautiful watch! Congratulations! Bakelite is so cool.
Question for someone trying to learn - since the minute hand does not reach the minute track, is that an indication that it is a replacement hand? |
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Outstanding, Sir!
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omg, that gilt.
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Totally awesome!!!
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This is what keeps me in the game....knowing that someday a find like this is possible. Bravo.
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Stunning, congrats
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Fantastic! Newb question here but with something like this do you risk replacing the crystal so that its actually "useable" or do you just keep this one in the safe?
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Thankyou all for such positive and helpful comments.
I am delighted to find that opinion here and elsewhere supports my belief that the insert is correct. One does like to trust one's eyes and "nose" with vintage Rolex, even those with which one has less experience. The dial has caused some debate. I have stated that I believe the dial to be relumed, but some significant names said it might not be. I remain of the opinion that it is, but post here some images which may help conclude any debate. Now, that lovely bezel is stuck solid. "Doris, the big hammer please!" .....suggestions welcome! Haywood
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Haywood, dial is likely not relumed. Hour and minute hand are later replacements. Beautiful 6542!
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I’m no expert on bakelites but to me it looks AOK. Super nice 6542
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bit worn eh?
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17 July 2018, 07:08 PM | #29 |
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I don't understand to what this is referring or what point you are making. Would you please elaborate / clarify? Thankyou.
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Beautiful! If you end up cleaning the crystal up a little bit can you post more pics?
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