Rolex 6542 GMT Master Parts on the Bay

[redwatch]

Mid Case

Case Back

1035 Movement

They also have a dial, but it looks pretty rusted up.

[alligoat]

Boy, he's sure 'parted' that watch out. Wonder where the bezel went! And too bad he took the DW off the movement. A while back it seems like one of these movements went for $1250 or so. But $1500 or higher wouldn't surprise me.

[freddy333]

I saw these listings a few days ago. Their dial is pretty much useless unless you want to chance a professional redial (sometimes the repaint is a spitting image of the original & sometimes it is a spitting image of a poor aftermarket). Assuming it is 100% real/correct (not missing any of the oem components), if you can get the movement for less than 2k, you are doing well.

I am still of 2 minds about these parted-out watches. On the 1 hand, this is often the only way for types like us (non-uber-wealthy) to assemble these rare vintage Rolex models . But, on the other hand, I also consider it sacrilegious to slash the herd just to squeeze out a bit more profit.

[redwatch]

I kind of feel the same way Freddy. However, looking at the movement, as well as the nearly destroyed dial, it looks as though that watch has seen much, much better days.

[redwatch]

Man they went really high!!! $5,100.00 for a 1035 movement???

[freddy333]

Considering the rarity of the gmt components, $5,100 sounds about right to me.

[lhooq]

One of the local eBay sellers (Philippines) sold a 1030 with DW for ~$2600 last month.

I've spoken to people who vouch for the seller, but I've seen a couple of items that have left me uncertain.

[freddy333]

Based on some recent transactions with them, my opinion of J&S has changed. They are selling frankens (gen components that did not leave the factory in the form J&S are selling them in & some casebacks with modified model numbers). As best as I can tell, J&S are NOT in the business of selling collectible watches - they manufacture them (from unrelated gen parts). Buyer beware.

[ubiquitous]

I would agree with that assessment, f333.