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23 July 2018, 09:10 AM | #31 |
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Never realized before but the color hue of the bezel looks a lot like the Tudor GMT.
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23 July 2018, 11:17 AM | #32 |
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Just a beginner here, but I really like the crazing on the insert. At least I think I saw some crazing over the numbers.
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23 July 2018, 11:34 PM | #33 | |
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Yes, cleaning the glass proved worthwhile! Protecting the bezel with appropriate tape, the existing glass was rubbed with abrasives of increasing fineness: The result is that a watch I already found one of the most beautiful in my collection became only better again: An imperfect restoration of the glass, but a large improvement! For the avoidance of doubt, the wrist model here is not Ms. Blackman. My conviction that the bezel insert was correct seems to be the unanimous conclusion of all; no doubt there. My conviction that the dial had been relumed does seem to be in question. A good number of owners and dealers have contacted me publicly and privately to say that this is, in fact, Geneva-original lume and exactly what they would expect. One is always learning and I could not be happier than to have been wrong in this instance! Haywood
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24 July 2018, 03:30 AM | #34 |
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Looks stunning, wear it in good health and congrats again
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24 July 2018, 03:36 AM | #35 |
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I just noticed the white seconds hand - is that something they did on the earlier models only?
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24 July 2018, 03:39 AM | #36 |
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Looks incredible!
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24 July 2018, 03:44 AM | #37 | |
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Hi IronRicecBowl like most things I think it depended on the mood of the Rolex technicians at the time, my 3rd period 1958 however also has a white lollipop second hand. Regards Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 July 2018, 03:46 AM | #38 |
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Hi Haywood,
Stunning Thx for sharing ,A lot of effort in taking all them macro shots and up loading them for us to admire , I have been waiting for John aka Springer to comment as I believe he has handled more than a few old GMTs . I bet you are super chuffed it is all original Well done on getting yourself a lovely original 6542 |
24 July 2018, 03:59 AM | #39 |
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an absolutely incredible example thanks for sharing.
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24 July 2018, 04:00 AM | #40 | |
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What a marvelous gem you have there Haywood!!! Congrats all around!!!! Fantastic example and thanks for sharing... |
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24 July 2018, 04:18 AM | #41 |
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That sort of character on older models is so cool. Thanks for the info!
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25 July 2018, 06:11 PM | #42 |
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I’m in love!
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26 July 2018, 12:36 AM | #43 |
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Great 6542 ! Don't think that the dial has been relumed.
Back to the insert: You should check with a geiger counter if there is radioactivity. Should be no problem to remove the complete bezel and check it.... Hard to imagine that there are no cracks, when there is radioactivity. There are some bakelite inserts out there, that do not show radioactivity. Those inserts are in really good condition. Maybe they are filled with tritium. Maybe there was a batch produced in the 60´s and tritium was used to fill ?? I think nobody knows this exactly.... |
26 July 2018, 09:06 AM | #44 |
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Very beautiful watch.
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26 July 2018, 09:45 AM | #45 |
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Awesome post Haywood!
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2 August 2018, 02:43 PM | #46 |
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Great read! Congrats. Such a lovely piece, a wonderful example of the original GMT. I am also always learning something from the community.
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2 August 2018, 06:09 PM | #47 |
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Never seen one of these with perfect lume.... perfect bezels even fewer....
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2 August 2018, 06:19 PM | #48 |
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Wow that's amazing and a red text GMT too! Congratulations
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3 August 2018, 12:35 AM | #50 |
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This is my holy grail!
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24 October 2018, 06:59 AM | #51 |
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Isn’t that a service bezel though?
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24 October 2018, 07:30 AM | #52 |
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24 October 2018, 08:45 AM | #53 |
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I now have no doubt whatsoever that the bezel in my watch, shown in the first post, is a correct and original Bakelite...
...making this one of the most enjoyed watches in my collection. The richness of the various colours is a delight. H
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It’s sooooo nice 🤤🤤🤤
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24 October 2018, 09:26 AM | #55 |
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Wow. (That's about all I can come up with.)
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But Haywood’s. It’s more of a question than an assertion but all the ones I have seen so far have the red / blue dividing line on the 18 inside the 8. Are there photos of others? |
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24 October 2018, 10:19 AM | #57 |
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What a great watch!
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24 October 2018, 10:42 AM | #58 |
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I'm happy this thread got bumped just so I can look at these pics again.
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24 October 2018, 11:25 AM | #59 |
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Couldn’t agree more...truly doesn’t get any better than this...just absolutely stunning...along with every other example in your collection, Haywood. I can only dream of owning such an example
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Am I missing something? I do not see any red text on this GMT. It all looks all gilt to me. Last edited by MILGAUSS88; 24 October 2018 at 04:03 PM.. Reason: .... |
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