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3 February 2012, 10:11 PM | #1 |
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GMT - pre crown guard, 6541
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New member just seeking a bit of advice I received gorgeous pre crown guard Rolex GMT 6542 from my father. I wanted to see if anyone knew how to remove the bezel? Thanks in advanced. Tom Osborne |
3 February 2012, 10:12 PM | #2 |
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I think it's 6542 as 6541 is a Milgauss.
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3 February 2012, 10:16 PM | #3 |
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Sorry, i meant 6542
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3 February 2012, 10:21 PM | #4 |
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What I do is I use a penknife, slot the sharp blade between the bottom of the bezel where it meets the case and apply some pressure without prying it upwards. The bezel should just pop up a little and you should be able to remove it.
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3 February 2012, 10:28 PM | #5 |
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Thank you :) i saw that this is the way to do it on the newer ones, i wasent sure if it was the same
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3 February 2012, 10:22 PM | #6 |
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Its simple to do but you may scratch the case quite badly.. The watch is worth a lot of money so spend the money to get it changed when its due for the service!
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3 February 2012, 10:34 PM | #7 |
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First off if it is an original bakelite bezel I wouldn't touch it! You need to have someone who knows what they are doing do it as that insert is as fragile as it gets--also bezel can be worth $20k alone depending on condition of it. Would love to see some pics....Also-as for service--do not send it to an RSC whatever you do. Check out a good vintage watch tech like Bob Ridley at Watchmakers International in Texas.
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3 February 2012, 10:49 PM | #9 |
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I will try and get some pics! This one has the metal insert on the original bezel. The original insert broke some time ago but i have managed to source another one, not an original one mind... but it looks better then the Metal one!
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4 February 2012, 12:48 AM | #10 |
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Yea I wouldn't mess w/ a 6542 bakelite bezel if I were you - take it to a pro. If it is a more modern replacement, go for it!
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4 February 2012, 12:50 AM | #11 |
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Please upload some pictures, I'd love to see your beautiful GMT!
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Even if it is a non Bakelite insert, the bezel ring of a 6542 is very valuable. More than $2k? I think it is safer to get the insert replaced by a trusted watchmaker IMHO. Post a pic so that we can all envy you ;-)
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4 February 2012, 01:10 AM | #13 |
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Looking forward to seeing some pics
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4 February 2012, 02:20 AM | #14 |
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The plexi Crystal wouldn't come off when you remove the bezel as it is clamped tight by the retaining ring.
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5 February 2012, 02:43 AM | #15 |
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This thread is nothing without pics....
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5 February 2012, 11:58 AM | #16 |
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Post a pic. It's like 1984 and buddies are talking about the Madonna pics in playboy!
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