denimhead Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 My good mate Big Daz situated over the Irish Sea has just fired me over a picture of my completed 6542. I'll post some daylight shots on Thursday when it arrives. Nice 2846 - GMT conversion with non hacking, non adjustable GMT function and non quickset date as per the Gen 1036 movement. Phongs chrome plated bezel and a nice Vintage GS Nos Plexi Crystal. Case has been aged, lug holes drilled and I've added a hint of chamfer to the outer edges of the case. Big Daz puffy re-lumed dial, and hands Hope you like it Gents DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wait until you see it in the flesh. My terrible camera skills once again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REPPIN Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 BEAUTIFUL!!! Where did you get that bezel??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted May 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 BEAUTIFUL!!! Where did you get that bezel??? The Insert is a standard rep plastic insert which i spiderweb aged from behind, and the chrome plated Gen spec bezel is from Phong. Wait until you see it in the flesh. My terrible camera skills once again You need to buy a Camera mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Nice! It looks fantastic! I love the 6542 and it's on my dream list. Do you have the roulette date wheel? I just noticed something that I had never noticed before. The 6542 has a long hour hand just like the big crown 6200 does. I wonder if it would be possible to find one for an ETA 28xx movement? A member was trying to get Michael Young to produce one for the DG2813 but it never came to fruition. He might have them already produced for the gen movement, though. Maybe it's possible to modify the gen spec hand to fit an ETA?? Gen pic for reference. Edited May 13, 2014 by Mendota Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Daz is the man!! That looks very nice. I suppose I have a tendency to miss details, but I never knew that the 6542 had the long hour hand. Wonder what Rolex did when those came back for service? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Sweet piece. The holy grail watch. My all time favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice work. Thanks Fred, that means a lot to me, considering the work and research you put into getting your master piece together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice 6542! What's the crown, case, dial from all stock cartel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Lovely stuff, I need one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice 6542! What's the crown, case, dial from all stock cartel? No the base watch is one that Angus developed exclusively for Puretime. Just added the Phong Gen spec bezel as it's always the biggest give away for me on the Vintage Non crown guard models. The GS plexi also adds that special touch for me in terms of profile. Dial and hands re-lumed bu Daz, Rafflestime 24hr small hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 No the base watch is one that Angus developed exclusively for Puretime. Just added the Phong Gen spec bezel as it's always the biggest give away for me on the Vintage Non crown guard models. The GS plexi also adds that special touch for me in terms of profile. Dial and hands re-lumed bu Daz, Rafflestime 24hr small hand I'm really fortunate to have a local old school clock and watch guy here in Sheffield who did the 2846 conversion and mods for me. He takes an age to do the work but the movements are always perfectly serviced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Ah I see, thanks Dh Look forward to more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 woooooow love it i can see me falling bcd in love with my vintage rolex once again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolex_panelai Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 wow, stunning. this is art. now i know what is missing to me... Gesendet von meinem iPad mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks guys for all of the nice comments, should be posting some better pictures later this morning. Cheers DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911flyer Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 OMG!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck5533 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonwinslow Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 This thread needs more pictures.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Definitely stuff dreams are made of! I wish I could see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911flyer Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 This thread needs more pictures.... +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted September 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Long gone chaps, it went to a friend of mine in Germany, maybe he can post some pictures for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolex_panelai Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 thanks my friend! sure, with the greatest pleasure: and as it is out today such a wonderful watch and piece of art - build from a real great guy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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