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One KING and No Guards... GMT 6542

Hello Friends!!

Encouraged by all the kind comments received on my first post here, showing my Three Kings without crown guards, I now wish to introduce each of them.

Let´s begin with reference 6542!

I have been dreaming for years with this grail watch, which surely goes beyond my usual budget. At least a premium condition example. Anyway, dreaming is free, and we all can enjoy it for nothing!!

The reading and viewing of photos of two posts here: "Te Quest for the Grail... the ref. 6542" by Dr. Strong, and "Some Igott II Rolex Love" by Amanico, fueled my desire for this watch. I had to have one! And I wanted one, Badly! And now!

It happened during last December, while talking watches with a fellow collector, that I told him about my grail, the GMT reference 6542. He then told me about an acquaintance of him, selling a nice example which, having some "details", and though not a cheap purchase, was within the limits of my possibilties of buying it.

We arrange a meeting with the owner of the watch, some days later, and we examined it.

 I was very excited when viewing it, as I found a very nice and attractive  watch, in spite of being told that the bezel was an aftermarket, present made, plastic replacement (I would certainly preferred an original aluminum one)

Of course I´m well aware of the price of a minty original plastic bezel. I also guess that the crown is not the period correct one, and that the dial, though original, had a little cleaning. It got silver markings, and "Swiss" at "6".

Then, we opened the case back, and found a very nice 1066GMT movement ticking happily inside, in perfect working condition. The watch being from 4th 1959 period.

  After some negociations - It took a few additional days to complete the final deal - the old GMT, which I never thought could own myself someday, became a dream come true, when it came back home, with its riveted Oyster bracelet strapped on my wrist.

I love the feeling of this non crown guards GMT on the wrist. So classic, so timless look, so elegant as well. These old watches give a very special feeling when wearing them.

I wish you´ll like this beautiful, to my eyes,  little watch.  Best cordial regards, Subexplorer.