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6542 wins hands down...
Nov 19, 2018,11:24 AM
still the Black dial BLRO WG stands far ahead of the new Blue dial - i think the contrast goes well with the Black...
but then 6542 is the king - undisputable charm !
Best,
mahesh.,
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A very interesting comparison picture about the Rolex GMT-MASTER 6542 and 116719.
By: amanico : November 18th, 2018-14:54
The first GMT-MASTER, from the mid Fifties, and the current one. Credit picture: Bexsonn. So close, so different. The size, the proportions of the case, the bezel, the dials the bracelets, the crown guards, these are essential differences, but still, ther...
Shall I dare a metaphore ?...
By: Mike H : November 18th, 2018-15:22
The beauty and the beast… I let you guess which one is what… Obviously this is only a personal opinion ...
I’m not sure why I’ve never been tempted by recent GMTs and Subs..
By: Echi : November 18th, 2018-17:34
Not that I’ve been tempted by their previous iteration as well (5 digit references). There’s nothing wrong with them for sure. They’re beautiful. But there’s something from the old that didn’t quite translate for me in the new. I can’t say “DNA” because R...
Probably few would agree with me.
By: vitalsigns : November 20th, 2018-12:30
Modern Rolex is perfect for the Instagram, look-at-me, era... Maybe "inelegant" is too strong, though.
Now I'm curious,
By: Thomas_3 : November 18th, 2018-18:35
what is pictured with the watches??
very interesting indeed
By: Watcholic_id : November 18th, 2018-20:56
IMHO, Rolex manage to keep the link of their design very well, but the essence has shifted over the years. Maybe because now days it's considered as a luxury piece/ jewelry hence the bigger size & more blingy looks. While at the beginning, it was designed...
6542 wins hands down...
By: mahesh : November 19th, 2018-11:24
still the Black dial BLRO WG stands far ahead of the new Blue dial - i think the contrast goes well with the Black... but then 6542 is the king - undisputable charm ! Best, mahesh.,