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freddy333

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Magnificent! That's going to be a jaw-dropper.

So... what's the chances of finding a bubbleback or similar and engraving a meatball on there? That would be heart-stopping. :notworthy:

You might talk to FXR. We've been tossing over some ideas about machine work. :whistling:

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So... what's the chances of finding a bubbleback or similar and engraving a meatball on there? That would be heart-stopping. :notworthy:

You might talk to FXR. We've been tossing over some ideas about machine work. :whistling:

I have been considering getting an aftermarket caseback (Yuki & NDtrading both sell the reasonable facsimiles) & having it engraved with the Pan Am globe, but, 1st things 1st. As I was assembling the Phase II watch, I found that I may need to replace the calendar ring. The only part I did not replace even though the parts list shows a different part number for the GMT is the calendar ring. A couple of watchmakers told me they were virtually interchangeable throughout the 103x series, so I did not replace it. It seems the watchmakers may have been wrong. Trouble is that the GMT calendar wheel (the wheel that drives the date wheel) stands a bit taller than the original 1036 calendar wheel & this causes the date wheel to likewise rise slightly above the top face of the 1036 calendar ring

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The result of this is that the date wheel rises up above the top of the calendar ring's surface & pops out of its channel. Once I snap the dial onto the pillar, the date wheel, which is sitting up a bit too high, is coming into contact with the underside of the dial, which keeps it from revolving. :bangin: So I am putting the word out trying to locate the correct GMT calendar ring. :cry2:

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I think you reached a level where the accuracy of the fonts is just irrrelevant!

I personally like the black dial better (remind me of the greyish dial there is on the latest TOG) so I would go with that. But I hear you, the choice is tough: however, whatever you choose, this 6542 will always be astonishing! :drinks:

EDIT: just saw you choose the white dial.

Seeing it in the case, I have to agree with your choice, it is exquisite!!!!! Silly me for choosing the black one in the first place :bangin:

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Mmm I could just LICK that white dial. Is there something wrong with me? :shock:

Definitely not & I know what you mean :whistling: . As soon as I glimpsed the white dial in the case, the case was closed (no pun intended). I knew it had to be white. Game over. Waiter, check please. That white dial makes the early GMT pop in a way that the black dial, as cool as it is, cannot.

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Ok, gang. Here is the 1st quick-&-dirty pic of the (nearly*) complete albino GMT 6542

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*The date wheel is on its way to be refinished & I still need to locate the correct calendar ring (which is taller to give the date wheel more room & will fill the small gap between the case & dial, which you may be able to see in the pic). As it turned out, the white dial really was the correct choice, as this watch is now 1 of the most beautiful in my collection.

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That is truly gorgeous, my tongue is hanging out!

Mine too. :Jumpy:

That is truly a work of art Freddy! Very impressive!!!

Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.

drool.gif Just beautiful Freddy

Thanks, D. Much obliged.

Although no one here would ever copy/paste RWG content to any gen forums :whistling: , something tells me this watch will become the subject of debates & conversations in the gen forums.

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Well Freddy you've gone and done it.

Once my mind is made up about what I like or don't like about a family of vintage pieces, it's carved in stone. I never change my mind. Ever.

But you've done it. I always thought the albino 6542 was yooooogly. But good Lord, man... you've created a Garbot. It's a Racquel. Holy smokes, you've created Sophia Loren in stainless steel.

I am more impressed than I know how to put into words. Well done.

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