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7 December 2014, 12:24 AM
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The Infamous GMT 6542 Bakelite Insert
http://rolex.watchprosite.com/show-f...he-rolex-6542/
Hey Guys: Here is a link to a great thread on the GMT 6542 Insert....hard to find and hard to justify (the price)....  photo from PuristSPro.com
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7 December 2014, 12:34 AM
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I like the look of "Bill's superb example" - good to see, thanks
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7 December 2014, 01:13 AM
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Interesting post, thanks
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7 December 2014, 01:18 AM
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Very cool.
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7 December 2014, 03:10 AM
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While we're at it, here's the solid 18K version of the 6542--with even rarer brown Bakelite bezel... sold at auction $125K.
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7 December 2014, 04:07 AM
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the picture you shared is related to the very first bakelite inserts ( with earliest case numbers from 1955 and special dials ) :
  
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7 December 2014, 05:12 AM
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WOW! a single mauve 6542! I learn something new every time I visit this place
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7 December 2014, 08:17 AM
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One word.......WOW!!!
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7 December 2014, 08:31 AM
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w-o-w :o
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7 December 2014, 02:28 PM
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Great photos of these beauties
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7 December 2014, 07:33 PM
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They look awesome.
Thanks for sharing |
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7 December 2014, 09:06 PM
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Those inserts really do look special.
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7 December 2014, 10:54 PM
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Amazing examples !
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7 December 2014, 11:09 PM
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So how are 6542's with aftermarket bakelite inserts looked upon?
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7 December 2014, 11:33 PM
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As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.
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7 December 2014, 11:42 PM
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7 December 2014, 11:24 PM
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Some other photos....
I looked for the perfect 6542 for like two years (probably saw 10+ in the flesh and other 10+ by photos), until I found the one (bought from a very well known European dealer/shop) that was perfect (at least to my own taste). Here is my insert, when placed under UV light it glows briefly, maybe 5 min tops. The glow is bright but nothing compared to the glow of a modern watch (on a scale from 0-10) I would say luminova is a 10 and this glow is a 3 max. I am new to this site, so I thought I would venture with some pics!!
I dont pretend to be an expert, just sharing my own personal experience and 2 cents on this insert. |
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7 December 2014, 11:27 PM
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fantastic
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