JoeyB Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 is the length of the hands relative to the dial off? Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 is the length of the hands relative to the dial off? Hands, bracelet, xtal & dw look aftermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imajedi Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 JoeyB, I would say without hesitation that you are THE authority and expert on the 6542. Much respect!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillz Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 So, how good is this franken, and what is its value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 hey.. i just want that 1065 movement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Iirc, ndt offered me a complete white dial 6542 with 1066 movement for $4000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillz Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Prob a Minh case, Phong's always have bevels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Been taken off. was a super build regardless of this and that, looked stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Anyone know if the seller is a member of this community? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 When asked, seller claimed it was sold and not taken down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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