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E.Peynado · 17 December 2009, 07:11 AM

I need some advice , I'm planning to buy one more watch for my small collection , I've been offered this two : a Rolex Ref. 6238 and a Ref. 6542 (bakelite bezel & jubilee bracelet) , both are in good condition , the 6542 has a new pair of hands , how much can I offer and wich one is a better investment ?,

rgrds,

E.Peynado

rolexsubdate · 17 December 2009, 07:56 AM

Neither is an investment ... go for the GMT ... otherone probably has a sucky resale value of a datejust

kyle L · 17 December 2009, 07:58 AM

Seriously? I'd go for that chrono.

DWdrummer · 17 December 2009, 08:22 AM

That GMT is awesome looking. Get the GMT!

kyle L · 17 December 2009, 08:24 AM

The replaced hands kind of bother me, they don't match up with the dial.

datejust1 · 17 December 2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

The replaced hands kind of bother me, they don't match up with the dial.

x2. Since I'm a Fan of James Bond, and George Lazenby used that a Rolex chrono like that one in "On her Majesty's Secret Service" and the Hands of the GMT make it look weird, My choice? Definitely the Pre-Daytona IMHO

A1000 · 17 December 2009, 08:32 AM

I'd go with the GMT. It wears its age better and looks like it has a few stories to tell!

kyle L · 17 December 2009, 08:39 AM

I think the replacement hands bring the value of the GMT down a bit. I think the Chrono is a little bit more uncommon.

Mrdi · 17 December 2009, 08:41 AM

All of the above comments are jive.
There is only one choice here.

tkc324 · 17 December 2009, 08:45 AM

Wow... tough decision...
I would go with Chrono.

sakuraba · 17 December 2009, 08:59 AM

BOTH!

Watch Professor · 17 December 2009, 09:02 AM

Neither

BarkMaster · 17 December 2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Neither

x2

WatchTimes · 17 December 2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

Neither is an investment ... go for the GMT ... otherone probably has a sucky resale value of a datejust

WHAT???????????
Ummm do you know what you are saying?

Sorry but with that post WOW....

I REALLY hope the OP does not listen to you!

Both are great and very desirable pieces.

It is a shame the hands have been replaced on the GMT but you can source period correct ones.... The bezel is the hard part to get on that one.

If you don't buy them send me the owners info please.

JRA21 · 17 December 2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

WHAT???????????
Ummm do you know what you are saying?

Sorry but with that post WOW....

I REALLY hope the OP does not listen to you!

Both are great and very desirable pieces.

It is a shame the hands have been replaced on the GMT but you can source period correct ones.... The bezel is the hard part to get on that one.

If you don't buy them send me the owners info please.

But to answer your question ... Pre Daytona

kyle L · 17 December 2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

WHAT???????????
Ummm do you know what you are saying?

Sorry but with that post WOW....

I REALLY hope the OP does not listen to you!

Both are great and very desirable pieces.

It is a shame the hands have been replaced on the GMT but you can source period correct ones.... The bezel is the hard part to get on that one.

If you don't buy them send me the owners info please.

I was going to say something along the lines of that, but I could not word it right.

SSD · 17 December 2009, 12:22 PM

Between the two, I would choose the GMT. It has the bakelite bezel which is uncommon, and the chrono has replacement hands. Both are wonderful, but these two factors tip the scales for me just enough.

JJ Irani · 17 December 2009, 12:26 PM

Not into vintage stuff, so no comment!!

drtooth73 · 17 December 2009, 12:31 PM

Come on, JJ surely you have something to add, such as, "does the seller have a nice cleavage?"

I think Rolex Chronograph should be worth big bucks.
They normally range $4k to $20K and more.
Both are great for any collection

E.Peynado · 17 December 2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYogi

WHAT???????????
Ummm do you know what you are saying?

Sorry but with that post WOW....

I REALLY hope the OP does not listen to you!

Both are great and very desirable pieces.

It is a shame the hands have been replaced on the GMT but you can source period correct ones.... The bezel is the hard part to get on that one.

If you don't buy them send me the owners info please.

The GMT is really more atractive to me ,its really an eye-catcher , the hands bother me , even do we went to the local AD and opened the watch to check it , everything is ok but the hands , is it possibles to get the correct time period ones ? , what will be a fair offer for it ? ,

please some good advice will be sincerly welcome,

E.Peynado

drtooth73 · 17 December 2009, 12:51 PM

$10k for Gmt

snow_rocks · 17 December 2009, 12:54 PM

Chrono would be the one. Has riveted bracelet.
Value could be around 9 to 10,000.00USD.

springer · 17 December 2009, 01:31 PM

Go with the GMT. The hands can be replaced.

17 December 2009, 08:32 AM	#7
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17 December 2009, 12:22 PM	#17
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Between the two, I would choose the GMT. It has the bakelite bezel which is uncommon, and the chrono has replacement hands. Both are wonderful, but these two factors tip the scales for me just enough. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

17 December 2009, 12:26 PM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Not into vintage stuff, so no comment!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 December 2009, 01:31 PM	#23
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,223	Go with the GMT. The hands can be replaced. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

17 December 2009, 07:56 AM	#2
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	Neither is an investment ... go for the GMT ... otherone probably has a sucky resale value of a datejust

17 December 2009, 07:58 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Seriously? I'd go for that chrono.

17 December 2009, 08:22 AM	#4
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	That GMT is awesome looking. Get the GMT!

17 December 2009, 08:24 AM	#5
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	The replaced hands kind of bother me, they don't match up with the dial.

17 December 2009, 08:39 AM	#8
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I think the replacement hands bring the value of the GMT down a bit. I think the Chrono is a little bit more uncommon.

17 December 2009, 08:41 AM	#9
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	All of the above comments are jive. There is only one choice here.

17 December 2009, 08:45 AM	#10
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Wow... tough decision... I would go with Chrono.

17 December 2009, 08:59 AM	#11
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	BOTH!

17 December 2009, 09:02 AM	#12
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Neither

17 December 2009, 12:31 PM	#19
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	Come on, JJ surely you have something to add, such as, "does the seller have a nice cleavage?" I think Rolex Chronograph should be worth big bucks. They normally range $4k to $20K and more. Both are great for any collection

17 December 2009, 12:51 PM	#21
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	$10k for Gmt

17 December 2009, 12:54 PM	#22
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Chrono would be the one. Has riveted bracelet. Value could be around 9 to 10,000.00USD.

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