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31 March 2017, 09:57 PM | #1 |
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Watch of the Month #5 Tropic!!!
This month, W.I. is showcasing this 1959, Rolex 6542 GMT with a true tropic dial. I chose this watch after reading an interesting article in the “rolexpassionreport,” their point being that the word “tropic” is being used out of context. Examples: water damage leaving the dial slightly lighter in color than its original black or no lacquer at all taking away the shiny gloss.
To read the article, visit http://rolexpassionreport.com/23316/...term-tropical/ Per the pictures below, you can see that this watch has been out of commission and stored away waiting for its master to show some “love”. The bracelet was in pieces, horrible aftermarket bezel and the movement was unable to function. After understanding the direction of our client, I was able to restore the movement, rebuild the riveted bracelet and provide the correct end-pieces. The other issue was the Bake-lite bezel, we were able to source a nice (manufactured) a 3rd generation bezel. This is a great idea for those that would like to preserve their original Bake-lite bezel and not worry about the accidental drop. Lastly, to complete the restoration, I used a tropic 38 crystal to magnify the beauty of this tropic dial. Phillip Ridley CW,21 |
31 March 2017, 10:04 PM | #2 |
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Fantastic!
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Wow, what a great restoration on a magnificent GMT reference.
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An amazing restore!! A tiny wrist that watch is going on
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I love seeing these restorations!
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That bracelet had a lot of stretch !!
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Nice pics and it looks great! Thanks for sharing.
You did a great job on my 16013 a couple of months ago. Not nearly in that kind of shape but did just the right amount of a light polish and it's been running at -1 to +1 per day since. Great work! |
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Very nice!
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Awesome, thanks for sharing
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Wow.. Beautiful.
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1 April 2017, 04:26 AM | #12 |
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WOW! Wonderful Restoration!!! Thanks for sharing...
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Ben, thanks for the update and I am glad your watch is running great.
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Sweet! I would love to have one in my house under a glass case!
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Awesome restoration ! Bet that watch has some stories to tell. Would be very cool to know what they are
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Nice job
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wrist shot please!
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Amazing. Beautiful watch.
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1 April 2017, 01:02 PM | #22 |
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Watch of the Month #5 Tropic!!!
Can you tell us more about the replacement bezel/insert? Is it an aftermarket homage to a Bakelite?
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This replacement was designed from a family in whom have had 3 generation to perfect their bezels. It's design is to replicate the original bake lite, and through our years of watchmaking, they have provided the most stable, reliable and accurate bezels.
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1 April 2017, 02:53 PM | #24 |
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Great job!
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Very nice, Phillip!
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Nice work Phillip
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That is a perfect restoration. What a beauty and how pleased the owner must be.
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FAN tas tic watch and work !!!
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Would that be Honor Blackman?!
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