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8 November 2017, 10:47 AM | #1 |
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6542 GMT Question
This 6542 Seems to be fairly priced. I understand that the bezel isnt original and has a service dial. Does that really affect the value THAT much?
https://www.lunaroyster.com/watches/...w-tritium-dial Is it tough to source an original bakelite bezel? Id love to purchase this but don't want to make a mistake. |
8 November 2017, 10:54 AM | #2 |
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Finding an original Bakelite bezel in good original condition is near impossible and if You do expect to pay 10K+ for it.
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8 November 2017, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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Wayyyy more than 10k for the Bakelite. 8-)
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In other words,Stay away :)
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I know someone that turned down $20,000 for a bakelite about four months ago. He sold it for $22,500.
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I've been away for a couple years and the prices have went crazy since then.I sure am glad I got what I got when I got it!
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The dial and bezel make up the majority of the aesthetic appeal for this model and finding adequate replacements would be very difficult and extremely expensive... And in the end they'd be just that, replacements...
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Thanks guys, ill be staying away from this one.
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Sold already!
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