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miccro · 1 September 2017, 03:33 PM

Wow!!!!!!!

GES11T · 1 September 2017, 03:47 PM

No hooked 2s or bull nose 4s here!

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rootbeer7 · 1 September 2017, 03:52 PM

Beautiful and rare piece. Take your time and tread carefully.

Gold Coast · 1 September 2017, 04:04 PM

Excellent advice. Take your time, don't rush things. Perhaps entering your watch at a Phillips auction may be a good move. Yours looks much better than this one that sold at their last watch auction.

https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080117/176

That is amazing find..the bezel wow!

Xantiagib · 1 September 2017, 05:52 PM

by hands don't work out what to type about this ... must be the drool gumming them up

scooba · 1 September 2017, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bilko2

Newbie question:
I have discovered one of these in a box of old family watches (I suspect it belonged to my great uncle). I was going to get a strap and wear it having worked out the function of it's 24 hour hand (useful to me since I'm a pilot). But having done a little googling and ended up here I see that it's too good for that. It seems to be in very good condition compared to some pictures I have seen. Since it has been in a box for several decades I doubt it has any non-original parts.

I like it but I do not share the passion of some here!

My question:
Who in the UK can I take it to for checking and to verify it's the real thing

This may help you , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li0m...ature=youtu.be

bilko2 · 1 September 2017, 09:18 PM

In case anyone is interested:
Serial on outside of case is 3222xx

AS1 · 1 September 2017, 11:48 PM

Hi Bill: as you've correctly noted, you are potentially holding an extremely valuable item! It's a great story and I'm so happy for you. I would echo what others have said in terms of treading carefully. There are some well-known vintage Rolex dealers in the community and I would generally limit your advice on next steps to a few of them. good luck!!

corn18 · 1 September 2017, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bilko2

In case anyone is interested:
Serial on outside of case is 3222xx

So that puts it around 1944-1945?

Imajedi · 2 September 2017, 12:03 AM

Whatever you do just make sure you tell us and please please please post more pictures!!!

KarlFr · 2 September 2017, 12:13 AM

Beautiful and looks ok to me. Please consider keeping it, it will only increase in value.

Kingface66 · 2 September 2017, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corn18

So that puts it around 1944-1945?

Not quite.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=54362

swish77 · 2 September 2017, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corn18

So that puts it around 1944-1945?

No. About 1957.

scooba · 2 September 2017, 02:14 AM

I would love to own this , Waiting for our good friend Haywood Milton to arrive and give us a bit more vintage education . I believe this is a authentic 6542 ,

This would have a Radium dial ? , I am sure the plexi has been replaced or cleaned the dial plots seam flat to me .

Come on Haywood chime in please

Jim M · 2 September 2017, 03:37 AM

Museum piece kind of stuff!

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

No. About 1957.

Wahlberg · 2 September 2017, 03:50 AM

Very very very cool find. I would keep it.

springer · 2 September 2017, 04:47 AM

Below is a 6542 Bakelite for comparison.

Nikita70 · 2 September 2017, 08:14 AM

Is this a Pepsi? So hard to tell. It still glows after all these years?

Kingface66 · 2 September 2017, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikita70

Is this a Pepsi? So hard to tell. It still glows after all these years?

They're all blue and red. Some blues darken greatly. But, yes, "Pepsi"

springer · 2 September 2017, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

They're all blue and red. Some blues darken greatly. But, yes, "Pepsi"

X2. But, you could easily mistake one for being black and red instead of blue and red.

Nikita70 · 2 September 2017, 01:33 PM

Thanks, some of the pictures I've seen of different Bakelite inserts look like Coke but I thought they were all Pepsi. I did read the Coke was first introduced on the 16760. Is this correct?

Aceldama · 2 September 2017, 02:04 PM

Damn that watch is perfect. Congrats! Don't sell that right away. Enjoy it.

All I find in boxes is buttons and lint...

august1410 · 2 September 2017, 02:18 PM

This proves once and for all my life is pretty dull. Just the other day, I got excited finding an unopened and forgotten Hershey bar in one of the kitchen drawers. I thought I had won the lottery.

All I find are Hershey bars.

Dr.Smellody · 2 September 2017, 02:27 PM

Amazing! Nice find!!!

Haywood_Milton · 5 September 2017, 12:56 AM

The late Marcello Pisani reckoned around 2,000 model 6542s were made. From what information I have, your particular watch was made with a case number towards the end of a batch of around 350, circa 1958.

Haywood Milton, UK

subtona · 5 September 2017, 01:15 AM

congrats on such a unique and collectible find.

Haywood_Milton · 5 September 2017, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corn18

So that puts it around 1944-1945?

No, it does not.

As Swish77 says, case number suggests late 1957. Supply probably 1958.

Runnin' Rebel · 8 September 2017, 11:47 PM

Sweet Baby Jesus !!! That bezel insert is one of the best I've seen in a looooong time.. different bezel insert then Springers ? I guess they changed them back then too. The one in the auction although 1958 as well is a different type

No bracelete ?? Just imagine with box, papers, tags, receipt.. so happy for the OP !

I wanna do a back flip off Wynn Hotel into the pool 🏊

mannyv11 · 9 September 2017, 12:19 AM

Incredible watch and an absolute terrific find, take your time with any decision you make in regards to that watch, if you end up selling it and regretting the sale it would be near impossible to find one like that again.

mjclark32 · 9 September 2017, 12:38 AM

Great heirloom! What else is in the box

1 September 2017, 03:52 PM	#33
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,948	Beautiful and rare piece. Take your time and tread carefully. __________________ @imrootbeer7

2 September 2017, 12:13 AM	#41
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Beautiful and looks ok to me. Please consider keeping it, it will only increase in value. __________________ Insta

2 September 2017, 02:18 PM	#53
august1410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: 1983 15003 Posts: 626	This proves once and for all my life is pretty dull. Just the other day, I got excited finding an unopened and forgotten Hershey bar in one of the kitchen drawers. I thought I had won the lottery. All I find are Hershey bars. __________________ “The timid man yearns for full value and asks for a tenth. The bold man strikes for double value and compromises on par.” - Mark Twain

5 September 2017, 12:56 AM	#55
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,319	The late Marcello Pisani reckoned around 2,000 model 6542s were made. From what information I have, your particular watch was made with a case number towards the end of a batch of around 350, circa 1958. Haywood Milton, UK __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

5 September 2017, 01:15 AM	#56
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,986	congrats on such a unique and collectible find. __________________

1 September 2017, 03:33 PM	#31
miccro Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Watch: 5513,1675,1680 Posts: 124	Wow!!!!!!!

1 September 2017, 03:47 PM	#32
GES11T "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sydney, AU Watch: GMT Pepsi Posts: 19	No hooked 2s or bull nose 4s here! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

1 September 2017, 04:04 PM	#34
Gold Coast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Zürich Watch: 126500LN Posts: 72	Excellent advice. Take your time, don't rush things. Perhaps entering your watch at a Phillips auction may be a good move. Yours looks much better than this one that sold at their last watch auction. https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/CH080117/176 That is amazing find..the bezel wow!

1 September 2017, 05:52 PM	#35
Xantiagib "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 203	by hands don't work out what to type about this ... must be the drool gumming them up

1 September 2017, 09:18 PM	#37
bilko2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: UK Posts: 11	In case anyone is interested: Serial on outside of case is 3222xx

1 September 2017, 11:48 PM	#38
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Hi Bill: as you've correctly noted, you are potentially holding an extremely valuable item! It's a great story and I'm so happy for you. I would echo what others have said in terms of treading carefully. There are some well-known vintage Rolex dealers in the community and I would generally limit your advice on next steps to a few of them. good luck!!

2 September 2017, 12:03 AM	#40
Imajedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 32	Whatever you do just make sure you tell us and please please please post more pictures!!!

2 September 2017, 02:14 AM	#44
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,487	I would love to own this , Waiting for our good friend Haywood Milton to arrive and give us a bit more vintage education . I believe this is a authentic 6542 , This would have a Radium dial ? , I am sure the plexi has been replaced or cleaned the dial plots seam flat to me . Come on Haywood chime in please

2 September 2017, 03:50 AM	#46
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,530	Very very very cool find. I would keep it.

2 September 2017, 08:14 AM	#48
Nikita70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Watch: Rolex 16760 Posts: 181	Is this a Pepsi? So hard to tell. It still glows after all these years?

2 September 2017, 01:33 PM	#51
Nikita70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Watch: Rolex 16760 Posts: 181	Thanks, some of the pictures I've seen of different Bakelite inserts look like Coke but I thought they were all Pepsi. I did read the Coke was first introduced on the 16760. Is this correct?

2 September 2017, 02:04 PM	#52
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	Damn that watch is perfect. Congrats! Don't sell that right away. Enjoy it. All I find in boxes is buttons and lint...

2 September 2017, 02:27 PM	#54
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,193	Amazing! Nice find!!!

8 September 2017, 11:47 PM	#58
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Sweet Baby Jesus !!! That bezel insert is one of the best I've seen in a looooong time.. different bezel insert then Springers ? I guess they changed them back then too. The one in the auction although 1958 as well is a different type No bracelete ?? Just imagine with box, papers, tags, receipt.. so happy for the OP ! I wanna do a back flip off Wynn Hotel into the pool 🏊 __________________ ♛

9 September 2017, 12:19 AM	#59
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,442	Incredible watch and an absolute terrific find, take your time with any decision you make in regards to that watch, if you end up selling it and regretting the sale it would be near impossible to find one like that again.

9 September 2017, 12:38 AM	#60
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great heirloom! What else is in the box __________________

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