Rolex

Ok, this one is aftermarket, which is obvious if you pay attention to the shape of the numbers on it.

But the outcome is really pleasant, in my opinion.

It gives a warmer look, and enhances the Vintage character of this very nice no crown guard GMT.







The other surprise is that the insert glows in the dark...

Here is a last picture to compare with the metallic insert:



This is a real Pussy Galore, now!



Best,

Nicolas.

.... while the blue is starting to look like clear blue sky
About the insert still glowing, i am very surprised, are you really sure about it... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in this case maybe "glowing is in the eye of the beholder" ... Lol....

Superb iconic watch. Wear it in good health

Happy holidays!

After the GTG and several beers, I was not too confident about my capacities, so I preferred to let people check for me, and they confirmed me that the insert was indeed glowing!



Now, it looks like a totally different watch.

Best,

Nicolas.

... you've asked your fellows at the GTG, who must have been in the same state of mind as yours, if it was glowing, and they all answered together singing " YES, its GLOOOWWWING! "...Lol... kidding, just in good mood, it must be holiday season, looks like i am about to trigger on something soon

I showed it to my daughter, who is 5 years old, and she wanted to sleep with it...

Well, I do hope she's not drinking anything else than Milk...



Best,

Nicolas.

... as usually children like to have some kind of light in their bedroom at night

To see what a glowing bezel can do on this watch, like when it was released and when it was filled with radium / strontium.

Best,

Nicolas.

The bakelite bezel looks not enough old...

Ur metallic insert more match :o)

Best

chung

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God, I hope that I won't develop the same obsession than with straps.



Best, Chung.

Nicolas.

thanks, Nico.

stefan

And you didn't even see my latest catch...



Best, my friend.

Nicolas.

but congrats, it really does make a huge difference to the watch,

what a pity Rolex can not make the equivalent.

congrats mate, I love it

Best as always,

Imran

It is not made for this purpose, at least I hope so!

Now, it looks like a very young Pussy Galore.



Best, Imran.

Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-12-20 13:40:19

...and Dr Strong.

A naive sounding question: Why are these things called Bakelite? Was Bakelite ever used for bezel production? Or is it just a misnomer for acrylic?

As for the watch...not 100% convinced...perhaps it's just the photos but the numbers look too green? Otherwise I think it's a great improvement over the metal bezel, not to mention much more functional...(if the other lume still works )

I should check that, indeed, to see if it was a acrylic, vynil, bakelite or whatsoever...

I would say that it is the same than on the FF Bezels.

It is just the photos, Ben, the numbers almost match with the color of the indexes.

Sadly the indexes don't glow anymore, but the hands do, so it is impressive to see this " big " watch in the night.

The thing is that I know the metal insert is original while the bakelite is not, but as you know, a bakelite bezel is unaffordable but I'm closer to the orginal look of the 6542.

Dilemmas, dilemmas...

Best, Ben.

Nicolas.

1) you're enjoying the watch more with the new bezel

2) original 'bakelite' bezels are unobtanium...

3) the watch is able to be returned to original state.

4) it looks great

Where is this dilemma?

Not original.

Best,

Nicolas.

more like pussy galore with some nip and tuck and some face lift LOL. Not original but looks great.Just having some fun with cheeky comment Nico.Love you posts always.have a great X'mas and a belated happy birthday.

No message body

and it looks good with the new bezel.

Best regards,

George

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It was a nice watch with the metal bezel and also now with this new aftermarket one.
Regardless if it is the original or not, it is a nice watch indeed.
But, be careful with your daughter

Best my friend
Hans

I rediscover the watch.

As for my daughter, she fell in love with the luminous bezel.

Big impact on her!

Best, my friend.

Nicolas.

What a stunning results!

 

 

 

Best, my friend

 

Blomman

Sadly, I tried to take some good pics but the outcome was not very convincing, due to very bad light conditions.

Can't wait to post some roof pics of it in the next summer!



Best, my friend.

Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-12-22 13:19:52