The mighty bakelite insert of the Rolex 6542.
Most of the 6542 we see have an aftermarket bakelite insert. There are three good reasons to that: 1/ The original bakelite inserts are fragile. 2/ The original inserts are most of the time in bad condition. 3/ The original bakelite inserts are expensive....
stop sharing this Bill's wristshot!
i really can't stand it :P nice report, great watch! best, c
Dear Nicolas! You show the real spirit of the true collector!...
... searching for the best example of the desired piece and then trying to make it as perfect as possible. It is easy tp understand that our beloved pieces being 50 or 60 years old (or more) arrive to our days with some issues: be it a bad set of hands, o...
The way is long, to the pleasure.
I got this 6542 in June 2011... It took me more years to solve this insert issue... And I fear more years again, to find the right box, the " Man on the Radio " booklet, the + crown, and the white lollipop second hand... The Devil is in the détails. ;) Un...
Details are what its all about
Nicolas- I have happy and congratulations to finding a bakelite for your 6542. It is very important for this watch as you know. Your example is perfect and I am surprised such good examples exist today. Either you were very luck or you paid a handsome pri...
Still a few things to find, to be fully happy...
The white lollipop second hand is one, the " + " crown " is another one. The right box and the " Man on the Radio " booklet, too. But I don't desperate. God things require time, often. Best, Edmond. Nicolas
That makes two of us
I am also looking for the + sign. The rolex booklet 6542 would indeed be a dream come true. I have never seen one in my entire life. Thats probably rarer than the bakelite insert ;) Best Edmond ps: Agree 100%. Good things require time...
Well, the + crown is findable. The booklet is another story.
As well as the right box! Best, Nicolas
Le coup de grâce
Now you have slayed the beast and she is under your control. I love it what else can i say. A+ Bill
It is thanks to you, my friend.
I still have a few parts to find, such as the " + " crown and the white lollipo second hand, but I am on the good way, yet. Aaah, and this bloody box, a the even bloodier " Man on the Radio " booklet. You see, fun doesn't stop! All the best, Bill. Nicolas...
Congrats on the insert!
Sounds weird and I can't imagine what the average layman will think but I'm sure you are over the moon with it! :) There's no explanation for this madness and there's no need to. You are a passionate and persistent hunter and I'm sure the rest will be con...
It is indeed tough to understand that a simple piece of plastic can provide such a joy.
But it is also difficult to understand that these little pièces of metal wrapped on our wrist may be the object of such a passion. ;) The Devil is in rhe passionate détails. All the best, my friend, and yes, next time we meet, I will come with this Red an...
they frighten the bejeezus out of me....
.....but they are stunningly beautiful. Stunningly so.
stunning insert!
Congratulation on sourcing such a fine example!! You are brave while putting it on!