Dan71 Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 hello guys , recently bought it from kuvarsit at exorbitant price 😞, but is the one without the word s&l on the dial and better plot lume indices . the bezel is black/red . coming soon with some light mod: i think switch to 2846 low beat, shorten the lug , add some scratch on the case and faded the bezel. for now some pics with homemade guarantee certificate paper and tag.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivorgun2 Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 wow nice watch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtools Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 "coming soon with some light mod: i think switch to 2846 low beat, shorten the lug , add some scratch on the case and faded the bezel." Hahahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 "coming soon with some light mod: i think switch to 2846 low beat, shorten the lug , add some scratch on the case and faded the bezel." Hahahahahaha!What do you have to laugh? Are you drunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtools Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Sorry, didn't mean to offend. I thought this was gen and you were talking of modding it as if were a rep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Sorry, didn't mean to offend. I thought this was gen and you were talking of modding it as if were a rep Gen? Hahaha so is such a beauty ? Maybe the toilet paper legitimate any crap like the one on sale on chrono24.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 A lot of toilet paper Dan ( you got that right) , why bother. On another note I checked on their site did not see, you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 A lot of toilet paper Dan ( you got that right) , why bother. On another note I checked on their site did not see, you have a link? In mean all the 6542 in chrono24 have aftermarket parts not state or also toilet paper sometime.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 OK, you have a link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 https://chrono24.app/rolex/gmt-master-6542-occ-glossy-brown-gilt-dial-very-rare-1956s--id10743258.htm?SETLANG=it_IT&SETCURR=EUR https://chrono24.app/rolex/6542-gmt-master-pussy-galore-bakalite-aus-1958--id9857544.htm?SETLANG=it_IT&SETCURR=EUR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Thanks but I meant at Kurvasit for watch you bought , I could not find it on their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Sorry Maybe kuvarsit have change the website because this link don’t work..https://kuvarsit04.com/gmt-master-ii-6542-vintage-black-red-bacalite-bezel-ss-case-1-1-best-edition-on-oyster-bracelet-a2836-custom-hand-made-watch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Found it , not a cheap one http://kuvarsit06.com/gmt-master-ii-6542-vintage-black-red-bacalite-bezel-ss-case-1-1-best-edition-on-oyster-bracelet-a2836-custom-hand-made-watch/! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorFan Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Kuvarsit changed domains again.http://kuvarsit06.com/gmt-master-ii-6542-vintage-black-red-bacalite-bezel-ss-case-1-1-best-edition-on-oyster-bracelet-a2836-custom-hand-made-watch/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 TS watch/vintagepower has the same watch at around the same price. Not cheap, but if you were to build it yourself, you'd spend at least that much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Yes , but if I remember correctly TS have only the one with s&L dial .. The dial is not a real gilt obviously, but IMHO this dial is already nice, so is not necessary change it with another one, like you are obbligate with the jkf cartel. So are 150/250 euro saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 what is the s&l dial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Serpico & layno... On rwi there are many discussions about these watch The case is really thin only the lug areA little long but resolvable with some manual file .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Got it, thanks https://www.thevintagepower.cn/ref6542-gilt-dial-p0064.html Here's the one from TS Watch- looks to be a little more pricey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Building your own would cost about the same depending on how and where you source parts. The ETA 2846 is what I used in one of mine and in the 6204 I built. I like the movement very much. A Brevet + crown would be a nice touch. I'd suggest genuine Rolex spring bars. I hope that the bezel is dark blue, not black, and red. Rolex did not make a 'coke' 6542 that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I have already a 2846 on my drawer not sure if a real eta or a copy. brevet crown ? athaya maybe have this or other source ? The bachelite in reality is black not blue but seem a very deep blue how some old 6542 see gen example below the link https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=616336 Forgot to mention that the TS with s&L have deep blue insert .. I have a doubt about the triangle indices at 12. On this rep there isn’t gap between the top of the triangle and the chapter minute ring . Seem like the 1958 batch (see vetroplastica link forum below ) Maybe some expert here can confirm if this mark/batch exist https://www.vetroplastica.it/Rolex-referenza-6542-21.html Also found this discussion not clear if gen or rep about a similar dial https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/vintagerolexforum/thoughts-on-this-6542-dial-please-t39341.html All the watch on sale on chrono24 have this dial with the space between the triangle and minute chapter ring . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Got it, thanks https://www.thevintagepower.cn/ref6542-gilt-dial-p0064.html Here's the one from TS Watch- looks to be a little more priceyTS watch for what I read is not a trusted dealer so I don’t give too much trust/credit on the pics , also this dial seem print with a home printer ..the word are all grainy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 KJ2020 and I have both bought from TSWatch- but who's to say if they can be trusted. Kuvarsit isn't an approved dealer here at RWG either- sometimes you have to operate on the fringes and take your chances. Being in Italy/EU might also make it more difficult- I've never had a problem getting a watch here in the USA, but I've read that Customs are more difficult in the EU countries. I do agree that the dial on the TS Watch isn't that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan71 Posted October 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 [mention=175]alligoat[/mention] yes in Italy the custom is a problem so I have chosen triangulate shipping .. [mention=16926]joeyB[/mention] which cheap case option we have other than expensive (600-1200usd) phong and ruby ? The jkf cartel are not correct also if you work on it for thinner the case . because the rear case and caseback are not gen spec. This rep have the correct caseback profile see pic below Below hontwatch 6538 caseback ( think is jkf ) that for what I know is not gen spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 There is no correct caseback for the 6542 which originally is a two piece design. The one you picture for the 6538 is what I used. My dial comes from countless pictures and hours of work. The case I used was the first 'Tiger' case, no longer in production. I'd recommend taking the lower edge on the side of the case down a bit. I took it down with a buffing wheel taking off the sharp edge. It makes it look thinner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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