Franken White Dial 6542 on Ebay

[JoeyB]

He says just what it is. I wonder if it will pass Ebay muster if Rolex complains. If it does, 'Katy bar the door', cause all heck will break through. 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rolex-cal-1065-watch-movement-fix-GMT-Master-6542-in-Custom-made-case-/181759105796?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a51afdb04

[droptopman]

Looks to be accurately described. Is that a phong case? I was just looking around again today for a white dial. I will keep my eyes on this.

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[Bc1221]

that is a BEAUTIFUL dial.

 

shame its got a ton of eyes on it. i have a feeling the price is about to start climbing.. 

[ant1]

is the length of the hands relative to the dial off?

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[freddy333]

is the length of the hands relative to the dial off?

Hands, bracelet, xtal & dw look aftermarket.

[JoeyB]

The seller claims that the crystal in genuine Rolex, but would that be the 25-115, or  more likely the 25-116. He also claims "the buckle/clasp are genuine Rolex". 

 

A Rolex chapter ring itself is 26mm in diameter. The genuine GMT hand is 13mm, center of mounting hole to the tip. The early minute hands were 13mm, later made to 12mm. I don't know when they were shortened. You can find many examples with the shorter 12mm hand that look original. So, the tip of the GMT hand, and the tip of the hour hand should go to the chapter ring, not past it. 

[imajedi]

Dude!!!!!! How is anyone supposed to get a good deal on ebay when you guys but this stuff on blast.  Foiled again.  I'm going back to trying to take over the world.  It's easier than sneaking a good deal on ebay from you lot.

[ubiquitous]

JoeyB, I would say without hesitation that you are THE authority and expert on the 6542. Much respect!!

[rillz]

So, how good is this franken, and what is its value?

[dbane883]

hey.. i just want that 1065 movement...

[alligoat]

The bracelet looks ok, but the clasp doesn't match- it's larger than the bracelet and I've never seen the numbers 62523 on a clasp.

So you have a gen movement and maybe a gen crystal.

It's a nice looking franken and the value is in the sum of the parts and what someone is willing to pay.

Phong would sell a watch like this for $4500-5000 maybe.

It will be interesting to see if this auction goes to conclusion like Joey says...

[ogladio]

Iirc, ndt offered me a complete white dial 6542 with 1066 movement for $4000.

[JoeyB]

JoeyB, I would say without hesitation that you are THE authority and expert on the 6542. Much respect!!

Thank you, but I think freddy333 is the top. I learned most from him. 

[JoeyB]

So, how good is this franken, and what is its value?

I don't think it's a good franken. The movement is worth money, and I do like that case. But the rest can be much better and more accurate. 

 

$4 to $5 thousand usd? I'd rather have a genuine 1675 - 16710 for about the same money.

And being frugal (cheap!), I love my homemade replica!   

[rillz]

I don't think it's a good franken. The movement is worth money, and I do like that case. But the rest can be much better and more accurate.

$4 to $5 thousand usd? I'd rather have a genuine 1675 - 16710 for about the same money.

And being frugal (cheap!), I love my homemade replica!

The dial I think is of less importance since it is obvious that its a redial. Bezel insert doesnt seem as good as the One your selling?

Bracelet probably isnt gen, the coronet is giving me bad vibes..

Is case/bezel assy phong you guys think?

[cc33]

Prob a Minh case, Phong's always have bevels

[Dlf]

Been taken off.

was a super build regardless of this and that, looked stunning.

[panerai153]

Being from Vietman, I would guess that this may be one put together by Ming or at least his parts.

I like mine better for a whole lot less!!

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[freddy333]

The seller claims that the crystal in genuine Rolex, but would that be the 25-115, or  more likely the 25-116. He also claims "the buckle/clasp are genuine Rolex".

Proper xtal for the '42 is the 115 (116 for 1675). Hard to be 100% either way about the clasp (still think it is new manufacture), but I would dispute most of his claims.

I am not poo-pooing the watch - it was lovely - just citing some issues with the seller's description. And considering he has since removed the item, I think he probably agreed.

[pam007]

Anyone know if the seller is a member of this community?

[ogladio]

When asked, seller claimed it was sold and not taken down.