Most of us have seen freddy333’s stunning Rolex 6542s. And most know the story behind the Rolex GMT as a project with Pan American Airways. Juan Trippe, founder and head of Pan Am wanted a watch that would help the air-crews overcome jet-lag in the new jet-age. The result was the birth of the Rolex 6542. Then the story goes that Trippe noticed a 6542 on an executive's wrist, and demanded the watch go to the crews as he had directed. The executive argued that they made the company more money th
Thank you one and all for the kind words. I am rather conceited, so it feeds my ego quite nicely!
Something I neglected to post yesterday, and wanted to point out in regards to using a water-slide decal for the dial.
From Stephano 's blogspot: Stephano Mazzariol
This method used by Rolex 55 years ago is very similar to using the water slide decal. Though I decided against using the tampon...
At the local hobby shop I bought the EXPERTS-CHOICE™ Decal Number 121 Clear for I