Thanks for the advice Bill.

Sep 05, 2016,10:29 AM
 

Always good to get a 2nd opinion from the experts : ) It wasn't love at first sight when I saw this watch and I was leaning towards passing up on this and I think I'll do just that this time.

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Need help on a 6542 (IV) 57

 
 By: jxnco : September 5th, 2016-06:27
Hi Need the help of the experts on this forum. It's a bit difficult to get literature online regarding the 6542, probably because of the rarity. Anyway, I recently came across a 6542 that is for a sale. Before taking the plunge, I want to make sure I'm ge...  

you would also do well....

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 5th, 2016-06:36
.....to stick a geiger counter on it. I have seen some 6542s record readings of over 300 microsieverts per hour........ If that doesn't bother you, then no issue on that front.

I see

 
 By: jxnco : September 5th, 2016-07:59
Thanks for the tip. So you think the dial is original?

i am not going to say "don't buy it".....because

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : September 5th, 2016-08:30
I have no idea how much is being asked. All i can say is that "IF" i had checked it's radioactivity level and was happy with that, it would need to be damn cheap for me to take it.

Got it.

 
 By: jxnco : September 5th, 2016-10:24
Thanks again.

Don't buy it!

 
 By: Giuse75 : September 5th, 2016-06:57
I don\'t like case,back,dial and bezel!!!!the engine is good and in good condition! I\'m looking picture and by picture i don\'t like! You don\'t need geiger for that bezel!i didn\'t see carrure and maybe is not Fake like the other things!!!!!

I'm sure the bezel is not original.

 
 By: jxnco : September 5th, 2016-08:00
The seller even said so.

I think you have your answer quite clearly.

 
 By: Bill : September 5th, 2016-09:04
The correct bezel for such a watch costs between $20-30k and the correct dial for such a watch also cots around 20-30k. A loose watch with the wrong dial and bezel is worth about 20k because complete Rolex 6542 go from 60k to 120k and more depending on co... 

Thanks for the advice Bill.

 
 By: jxnco : September 5th, 2016-10:29
Always good to get a 2nd opinion from the experts : ) It wasn't love at first sight when I saw this watch and I was leaning towards passing up on this and I think I'll do just that this time.

It will be extremely hard to find the parts to complete the watch.

 
 By: Bill : September 5th, 2016-10:30
The price by the seller is correct and fair. But .... It will be a big project. Bill

I agree.

 
 By: jxnco : September 5th, 2016-17:11
I know a couple of sellers in HK that might have some of the parts. Will try my luck and see. If I can't find at least the dial, I'll definitely pass on this.

Dont forget the Bakelite insert is what this watch is all about.

 
 By: Bill : September 5th, 2016-17:55
Those are not running around the streets. Good luck hunting. Please let us know. Bill