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pts1956 · 5 February 2018, 02:06 AM

Just thought I'd post a picture or my recently repaired Rolex GMT 6542 serial 398*** circa 1958 that some of you may enjoy seeing, regards pts1956

GGGMT · 5 February 2018, 04:07 AM

Wow! Interesting. Better screw down that crown!

pts1956 · 5 February 2018, 04:29 AM

: ) good point GGGMT

Paul · 5 February 2018, 04:56 AM

For me, a standard 6542 is kinda busy , lots of text, an extra hand, a date function and a visually complicated insert /bezel set.

By contrast, the 6541 Milgauss has a wonderful simplicity too it.

What pts1956 has done is an aesthetically pleasing blend of the two references - I like it a lot

STEELINOX · 5 February 2018, 05:26 AM

Luvit !

pts1956 · 5 February 2018, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

For me, a standard 6542 is kinda busy , lots of text, an extra hand, a date function and a visually complicated insert /bezel set.

By contrast, the 6541 Milgauss has a wonderful simplicity too it.

What pts1956 has done is an aesthetically pleasing blend of the two references - I like it a lot

Paul it was quite by accident, in the late 60’s early 70’s when the original bezel disintegrated my dad sourced the rolex bezel from a watch dealer friend. I agree I think it’s got a lot of character. Pete

pts1956 · 5 February 2018, 06:25 AM

Thanks Steelinox glad you like it.

WIN.308 · 5 February 2018, 12:57 PM

Wow, very classy looking.

datejust24 · 5 February 2018, 01:06 PM

It does look damn good

shawndww · 5 February 2018, 01:30 PM

I like it. :)

pts1956 · 5 February 2018, 09:09 PM

Thanks win308, datejust24 & shawndww ,glad you like it although I'm sure its not to everyones taste. I'm just lucky to have two very rare pieces that I think really compliment each other, its just a shame the strap is not the original one but from what I understand I'd probably have to sell my house to buy one if I could ever find one!

roh123 · 5 February 2018, 09:35 PM

It’s a fun combo. Looks very cool.

A stealthy, early ExpII.

I prefer the bakelite though.

roh123 · 5 February 2018, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pts1956

Thanks win308, datejust24 & shawndww ,glad you like it although I'm sure its not to everyones taste. I'm just lucky to have two very rare pieces that I think really compliment each other, its just a shame the strap is not the original one but from what I understand I'd probably have to sell my house to buy one if I could ever find one!

Source a slightly later (mid, late 60’s) 7206 with 58/80 ends. Should be possible to find around 1-1.5k. Then you get the proper look.

pts1956 · 5 February 2018, 11:18 PM

Hi roh123, Yes it used to look great with the Bakelite when my dad first got it (early -mid 60's) but if my memory serves me right it looked a lot darker blue almost black compared to the other Pepsi bezels I've seen around. It was very brief though as it disintegrated before his eyes lol. Dad had 4 kids and a mortgage so money was tight so he was grateful to his friend who supplied him with the Milgauss bezel. Beggars can't be choosers I guess ; ) Thanks for the advice on the bracelet though I'll certainly look into that. Kind regards Pete

5 February 2018, 04:56 AM	#4
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Perhaps that's one that Rolex should have made ... For me, a standard 6542 is kinda busy , lots of text, an extra hand, a date function and a visually complicated insert /bezel set. By contrast, the 6541 Milgauss has a wonderful simplicity too it. What pts1956 has done is an aesthetically pleasing blend of the two references - I like it a lot

5 February 2018, 05:26 AM	#5
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5 February 2018, 04:07 AM	#2
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,064	Wow! Interesting. Better screw down that crown!

5 February 2018, 04:29 AM	#3
pts1956 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Pete Location: Cambridgeshire Watch: GMT MASTER 6542 Posts: 82	: ) good point GGGMT

5 February 2018, 06:25 AM	#7
pts1956 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Pete Location: Cambridgeshire Watch: GMT MASTER 6542 Posts: 82	Thanks Steelinox glad you like it.

5 February 2018, 12:57 PM	#8
WIN.308 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 27	Wow, very classy looking.

5 February 2018, 01:06 PM	#9
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	It does look damn good

5 February 2018, 01:30 PM	#10
shawndww "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SSM Watch: Rolex GMT 6542 Posts: 268	I like it. :)

5 February 2018, 09:09 PM	#11
pts1956 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Pete Location: Cambridgeshire Watch: GMT MASTER 6542 Posts: 82	Thanks win308, datejust24 & shawndww ,glad you like it although I'm sure its not to everyones taste. I'm just lucky to have two very rare pieces that I think really compliment each other, its just a shame the strap is not the original one but from what I understand I'd probably have to sell my house to buy one if I could ever find one!

5 February 2018, 09:35 PM	#12
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	It’s a fun combo. Looks very cool. A stealthy, early ExpII. I prefer the bakelite though.

5 February 2018, 11:18 PM	#14
pts1956 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Pete Location: Cambridgeshire Watch: GMT MASTER 6542 Posts: 82	Hi roh123, Yes it used to look great with the Bakelite when my dad first got it (early -mid 60's) but if my memory serves me right it looked a lot darker blue almost black compared to the other Pepsi bezels I've seen around. It was very brief though as it disintegrated before his eyes lol. Dad had 4 kids and a mortgage so money was tight so he was grateful to his friend who supplied him with the Milgauss bezel. Beggars can't be choosers I guess ; ) Thanks for the advice on the bracelet though I'll certainly look into that. Kind regards Pete

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