lionsandtigers Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 might want to have a look at this, maybe be worth someones time to build a RARE watch. I dont know enough to tell if its gen or not, looks to be to me. rolex GMT 6542 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Interesting. The case is trashed, there are fractures and broken bits. That is a no no for me. But that's just me. The 1030/5 movement is what this auction would be all about IMHO. And it looks so so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 "VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION" .... I second that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 I don't see how you could rebuild the case, the chapter ring is toast- would you believe my dog ate the watch! As Euno says, all you're really buying is the movement, and I would think getting parts for a 1035 would be tough. But if you need a 1035, what else can you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 might want to have a look at this, maybe be worth someones time to build a RARE watch. I dont know enough to tell if its gen or not, looks to be to me. rolex GMT 6542 Fair condition??? Wow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted April 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 this is not my watch, i hope nobody thinks it is. just thought it might have some parts for anyone trying to build one. especially the movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 (edited) It is a terrible shame that Rolex no longer supports service on the 1030/5 movement. I can see that there are some folks that are willing to take the chance with the listed movement on ebay so that they might have a few extra parts fro their 1030/5. But as mentioned above, the watch appears to have been smashed head-on head-on apply directly to your forehead. If the movement was breached with saltwater, there could be considerable damage. If it was just plain ol' pool water, it is (perhaps) not so bad. I have experience restoring a 1675 that was powered with a 1565 movement that had water damage. After a complete service, it was running like new again. Anyhow, I bought the movement as a 'gamble'. I lucked out with it. Maybe the luck can be attributed to the insane build quality control that Rolex used to have. Most of you have seen/read the info below... Here's a pic of that movement. You can see that it had 'brassed' due to water exposure. By the way, this happens with age as well; it does not have to be water that causes discoloration. ...And this was the watch that I had built from 100% OEM parts (that included this 1565 movement) Edited April 4, 2007 by Eunomians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollyPolly Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 When was the last no survivor plane crash in Brazil? That may be a clue as to when it was last serviced. What a mess! Good advice from the old wise ones to stay away. Lots of luck in your continuing search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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