Zigoto Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi everyone, I'm looking for a case for a 6542 GMT. YUKI and Vintagewatchmaker are to expensive, i tried to check on forums, eBay.... but nothing If you have any option or advice , i take it Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I don't think you are going to find much unfortunately. Tiger Concepts does or did a GMT somewhat like it, but with a sapphire crystal. A better budget option might be to get a 1675 and sand the crown guard off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpd2186 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Tripdog at RWI did one. You could contact him and see what he used: https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/albino-6542-gmt.382704/#post-3517735 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thank you @cpd2186 post 23 in that thread, he used a Raffles Big Crown and did lots of case work including lathe work to make the movement fit. Tripdog is really good at getting outstanding results from less than high end parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpd2186 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 The 23rd post! I cant read that high in numbers......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm the same, 1 2 3 4 many. Fortunately the posts are numbered at the bottom??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpd2186 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'm the same, 1 2 3 4 many. Fortunately the posts are numbered at the bottomLol.... They are? It's great to learn something each day! Thanks for teaching a very simple man...... Sorry OP for highjacking your thread with my goofy comments.....Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigoto Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks What is the reference of the case ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpd2186 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I just went to Raffles website and didnt see any cases for sale. I also went to his eBay account and didnt see anything. @Sogeha, any advice? Would you say a 6538 Cartel case be ok? Im assuming when Trip said "Big Crown" that would be the same case.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Ken is a member and trusted dealer here, why not send him a PM? @Rafflestime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpd2186 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 There is your answer OP! Thanks Sogeha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigoto Posted August 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 I just send him a message. I'll let you know... 2 hours ago, Sogeha said: I don't think you are going to find much unfortunately. Tiger Concepts does or did a GMT somewhat like it, but with a sapphire crystal. A better budget option might be to get a 1675 and sand the crown guard off. I checked tigerTiger concept but i didn't see a 6542 case. What about the quality of the case ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 The 1655 Explorer case has been used for 1675 builds and can also be used for a 6542 build http://www.pf-818.com/0-00rlex00104-vintage-explorer-ii-1655-ss-ss-blk-asian-2813.html You have to shave off the crown guards and then come up with a bezel. It will take the correct Tropic crystal also- a 116. The Asian movement is actually a DG3804 and has worked out well in these builds. Rafflesdials also has the small GMT hand and the Mercedes hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 To the OP, go over to the Rolex forum, search 6542 and you will find several very comprehensive 6542 build posts. By far the best route is the yuki or Ming Quy cases, but they are expensive. Another problem is to find a good dial. There was a guy on eBay back a couple of years Ingod) who had some pretty good dials, but he disappeared.Member JoeyB has built several he also produces the bezel insert that is the closest that you can find to the genuine. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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