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koorb · 9 September 2011, 08:22 AM

I am considering this 6542 and would appreciate the thoughts of the experts out there.
Thank you in advance for your help

cajunron · 9 September 2011, 10:53 AM

Wow! Look at that Bakelite bezel! Awesome. I would be terrified to touch OR turn it!

mcjp6 · 9 September 2011, 11:01 AM

aka the "Pussy Galore!"

Nice looking watch, for comparison shots go here http://doubleredseadweller.com/gmt.htm

toph · 9 September 2011, 11:07 AM

my opinion.
That is a newer matte dial possible service replacement and then altered to make it look aged.
2) that bezel in that condition for its age is in my opinion unheard of. that one looks brand new so i would be put off.
thats just my opinion so happy to be corrected on this

drockadam · 9 September 2011, 11:27 AM

That is gorgeous!! It looks like it should be in a museum!

Michael M. · 11 September 2011, 12:48 AM

The bezel is a replacement aftermarket Bakelite, & the dial is a early RSC replacement.

HL65 · 11 September 2011, 01:39 AM

Wouldn't touch this with a 100 foot pole. It belongs in a museum alright but not one for pristine vintage Rolex! Look at the lume as well on the service replacement dial that sits under the after market fake bezel housed in the polished down soft rounded case.

mfer · 11 September 2011, 01:41 AM

I don't know much about vintage Rolex, but I know that bezel is not real.

himdog · 13 September 2011, 08:51 AM

The bezel is an aftermarket Bakelite. The dial is a service dial. Rolex would often replace inferior or worn components when servicing. It is still a good looking watch!

9 September 2011, 10:53 AM	#2
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,871	original bezel Wow! Look at that Bakelite bezel! Awesome. I would be terrified to touch OR turn it! Last edited by cajunron; 9 September 2011 at 10:57 AM.. Reason: added text

9 September 2011, 11:07 AM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	my opinion. That is a newer matte dial possible service replacement and then altered to make it look aged. 2) that bezel in that condition for its age is in my opinion unheard of. that one looks brand new so i would be put off. thats just my opinion so happy to be corrected on this __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

11 September 2011, 01:39 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,987	Wouldn't touch this with a 100 foot pole. It belongs in a museum alright but not one for pristine vintage Rolex! Look at the lume as well on the service replacement dial that sits under the after market fake bezel housed in the polished down soft rounded case. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 September 2011, 01:41 AM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I don't know much about vintage Rolex, but I know that bezel is not real. __________________ member#3242

9 September 2011, 11:01 AM	#3
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	aka the "Pussy Galore!" Nice looking watch, for comparison shots go here http://doubleredseadweller.com/gmt.htm

9 September 2011, 11:27 AM	#5
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	That is gorgeous!! It looks like it should be in a museum!

11 September 2011, 12:48 AM	#6
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	The bezel is a replacement aftermarket Bakelite, & the dial is a early RSC replacement.

13 September 2011, 08:51 AM	#9
himdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Luis Location: San Antonio, Tx. Watch: 6542, 16700 Posts: 3	The bezel is an aftermarket Bakelite. The dial is a service dial. Rolex would often replace inferior or worn components when servicing. It is still a good looking watch!

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