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Katze · 12 July 2016, 07:17 PM

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Greetings from London!

I am new to this forum, and this is actually my very first post.
I am currently looking for a vintage Rolex GMT, to treat myself for my upcoming birthday! Yay...!

Please let me know if posting links from the bay is acceptable, or if you prefer the photos only!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1958-Vinta.../191920122850?

I think at best it has service hands and a service dial!
The case back says 1/1958 - the swiss-t<25 suggests possibly early 60's, but why are chapter ring and lettering not gilt?

The hour markers also look strange (white lume with distinct white lines), and there are no markings of the bracelet's end pieces.

What do you think about the bezel?

I am curious to hear what you think!
Thanks in advance!

waspy1 · 12 July 2016, 07:50 PM

I would pass. Everything that makes a 6542 special is gone: dial, hands and bezel. Some of the service dials were not gilt so it is quite likely a correct service dial but it's not the original.

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datejust24 · 13 July 2016, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waspy1

I would pass. Everything that makes a 6542 special is gone: dial, hands and bezel. Some of the service dials were not gilt so it is quite likely a correct service dial but it's not the original.

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X2...I'd keep on looking...take a look at the link and compare that one to an origianl....night and day difference...

http://www.10pastten.com/watch/ta736

Wing Zero · 13 July 2016, 05:44 AM

This is what separates a $10,000 6542 and a $50,000 6542

So if the top end of your budget is 10k, go for it.

springer · 13 July 2016, 06:00 AM

My best advice would be to find a correct watch without issues.

Tom1675 · 13 July 2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

My best advice would be to find a correct watch without issues.

Yep. If the price of this watch represents your budget, there are way better ways to spend your money on a GMT... a sound, continuous 1675 is out there within your budget just be patient. In the mean time, read up/study this forum and get a base idea of what to look for. I also suggest the selling forum on this site...

Katze · 14 July 2016, 03:58 AM

Thank you all very much, guys, for setting my head straight. You are all absolutely right to advise me NOT to buy an expensive vintage watch with issues! There are enough true and pure examples out there, and I will concentrate on those!

Sounds simple enough! What was I even thinking! :)

GeoGio Greece · 14 July 2016, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Katze

Thank you all very much, guys, for setting my head straight. You are all absolutely right to advise me NOT to buy an expensive vintage watch with issues! There are enough true and pure examples out there, and I will concentrate on those!

Sounds simple enough! What was I even thinking! :)

Exactly

landroverking · 14 July 2016, 08:14 AM

Way too many service parts!

TempoKing · 19 July 2016, 09:32 PM

Just 3 days ago I bought to flip an original 1959 GMT 6542
But with issues....After 56 years in use it is to be expected

12 July 2016, 07:17 PM	#1
Katze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: London Posts: 6	Rolex GMT Master 6542 with non-gilt chapter ring swiss t<25 dial $_57 (4).jpg Greetings from London! I am new to this forum, and this is actually my very first post. I am currently looking for a vintage Rolex GMT, to treat myself for my upcoming birthday! Yay...! Please let me know if posting links from the bay is acceptable, or if you prefer the photos only! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1958-Vinta.../191920122850? I think at best it has service hands and a service dial! The case back says 1/1958 - the swiss-t<25 suggests possibly early 60's, but why are chapter ring and lettering not gilt? The hour markers also look strange (white lume with distinct white lines), and there are no markings of the bracelet's end pieces. What do you think about the bezel? I am curious to hear what you think! Thanks in advance! Last edited by Katze; 12 July 2016 at 07:43 PM.. Reason: photo added

13 July 2016, 05:44 AM	#4
Wing Zero "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: JC Location: Earth Watch: 1680 ~ 16610LV Posts: 811	This is what separates a $10,000 6542 and a $50,000 6542 So if the top end of your budget is 10k, go for it. __________________ ********************** **********************

13 July 2016, 06:00 AM	#5
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,308	My best advice would be to find a correct watch without issues. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

12 July 2016, 07:50 PM	#2
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	I would pass. Everything that makes a 6542 special is gone: dial, hands and bezel. Some of the service dials were not gilt so it is quite likely a correct service dial but it's not the original. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2016, 03:58 AM	#7
Katze "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: London Posts: 6	Thank you all very much, guys, for setting my head straight. You are all absolutely right to advise me NOT to buy an expensive vintage watch with issues! There are enough true and pure examples out there, and I will concentrate on those! Sounds simple enough! What was I even thinking! :)

14 July 2016, 08:14 AM	#9
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Way too many service parts!

19 July 2016, 09:32 PM	#10
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Just 3 days ago I bought to flip an original 1959 GMT 6542 But with issues....After 56 years in use it is to be expected

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