Baron - Mr Red
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Rolex GMT 6542
This is a watch that has haunted me for a long time. Even now, having taken the decision to buy it, I am still filled with worry and concern and fear. Why? I am not sure. Is it because the insert can crumble into a thousand pieces if I sneeze? Maybe. Who knows....but the thing is, I now own one. More....when my wife saw it, she said she thought it was the most attractive watch that she had ever seen. Nicolas has reviewed and evaluated this watch in great detail in the past. In fact, so much so, that I am not even going to begin to discuss its history and importance...at least not today. Today is about seeing a little glimpse of this stunning watch.
OK...maybe a little more?
More still?
I have always said that certain watches command a certain presence on the wrist. The DRSD Mk2 is one that just commands presence. The Paul Newman also seems to do this. Certain watches have that Factor X that just cannot be defined. Well, it is early days for me an my 6542. But my initial impression is that it is one of those rare watches that just has "it".
Hope you like these first initial glimpses at this GMT.
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Rolex GMT 6542
This is a watch that has haunted me for a long time. Even now, having taken the decision to buy it, I am still filled with worry and concern and fear. Why? I am not sure. Is it because the insert can crumble into a thousand pieces if I sneeze? Maybe. Who ...
I can't disagree, here. The 6542 is a very special watch. A great watch.
And yours is a stunning specimen. I may have some pics in my HD about yours. I just have to find them. I must also say that your wife has sure and great taste. But you already knew that. ;) Remove the fear wear it, enjoy it. I wear mine very often, and no...
Well....
.....you had no small part in this process! So...a hat tip to you for that part. I really only felt the deal was completed yesterday...so its only been out of the vault today..... Thankfully, i dont suffer from hayfever....so bio sneezing for me today. I ...
Yes, it is a good, excellent year, for you. Do you still have some Rolex targets?
After that one? Best, Nicolas
What you really need . . .
['67 Camaro, image courtesy google search] . . . is a candy apple red muscle car - to match the bezel, of course. :-) ...
You sure know how to...
regulate things dear Joe ;) You did the right thing Huge congrats! I couldn't imagine your collection without this reference Well done Awesome specimen ...Paris provenience? Sincerely and BRAVO! Damjan
when you gotta shoot...shoot.
Yep...In Paris....and on an occasion when El Vlado was not in town too!! Though he did play some part in the game. Thanks Damjan. Rolex is a fantastic and deep playing ground. The 6542 has always been a bete noir for me..... it will be a voyage of discove...
Congrats dear Joe on this wonderful addition to your collection!...
... You are a man of good taste, and it looks like your wife also got such a good taste as for her comments. This is truly a most handsome timepiece and an iconic Rolex reference. I´m sure you´ll find the "X Factor" on it in little time! Thanks for sharin...
Huge congratulation, Baron! :)
This one is just awesome in pics and even better in real!! :) Well done, my friend! Best Blomman
Cannot get much better than this.. Pretty rare GMT-Icon :))
.. And you already have said most about her, - This one indeed has The " It- Factor", I trust. Sincere congrats to you ! Have a great WE, Best, hs
Rare & iconic.. Catching attention to connoisseurs.. Commanding appeal !.. :)
Sorry , I somehow inadvertedly "doubled" a similiar response -> cannot get rid of that, anymore .. - Dear Mod, you're allowed to delete it !! Best, hs ;)
I very much think so.. From a certain repository !.. ;)
Couldn't commit myself .. ;))) - but knowing she went to a good & friendly house Is nice !! Next time we meet, pls take her along !.. Best, hs :)
You or Me ? .. Ces't la vie.. But again: much better you, than M. XXX ;)
.. I had my chance.. Sincere Best, hs
I like that motto...Hey Damjan...how about this?
"Much better I get the pleasure than you" Omnis voluptas merui
It reminds me a friend who says....
"I love you a lot, but I LOVE ME EVEN MORE !" LOL ;-)
WOW! WOW! WOW!
Absolutely stunning. HUGE congrats Joe. Certainly a piece you are going to appreciate a lot, a magnet for the eyes. Wear it in the best of health! Best, Mike
Wowza!
Baron, That is a very nice watch. Enjoy it in good health. So special and thank you for sharing.
Thanks Rolexdoc....
....yes, for me, this one has been a long journey. Even now I am nervous about it.....
Wow....hat is stunning
Thanks Patrice..... I am seeing we share quite a few similar watches across the ranges!
Wow. Can't wait for you to put together something..
on this one. take your time. but not too long. hahaha!!! congratulations!
Fantastic GMT Joe,,..
Yes it has a dial to die for! The gilt looks so amazing! Great desciptive reference for the fagility of the bezel - LOL! - but does look amazing! Congrats! Cheers Tony
Welcome to the Rolex 6542 club.
Great buy Joe. Stop worrying about the bakelite. You always hear ho fragile it is but I have not seen many post showing the bakelite broken. For me I was spooked also in the beginning so I bought a spare set. Hard to find them so that can be an adventure ...
thanks Bill......
I hear you......easier said than done. I don't want to be the first guy here to post..."Look at my shattered bakelite! I only sneezed once." I can see the post!!
Very nice
Congratulations on this Iconic piece. Yes the 6542 has 'this special something'. For me its a charming watch and I still am hunting for a specimen like yours. Black glossy gilt dial with a a beautiful bakelite bezel. It is a watch that has more charm than...
Edmond....
LoL...... Thanks for your comments. Yes, it is a watch that certainly has something about it...... But you are quite right...its not a SD!!
Next time you come around, let me know and bring yours, you...
Will see if doesn't have the success it deserves, after a dedicated photo session... ;) Best, my friend. Nicolas
I'd love to see yours, Edmond, mine and Bill's on a side-by-side....
.....of course, my Sea-Dwellers wouldn't attend....they are quite picky with the company they keep.... LoL
No chance
My 6542 would not want to seen with the 'clunky, heavy and just weird looking' SD - don't worry. GMT Master 6542 are in a league of their own. Not even a 6200 is wished for at this party. We (6542) accept nothing but other bakelite bezels, ofcourse uncrac...
Well.... not inviting the 6200......now I know you have lost touch!
And to paraphrase that great saying.... "If you can keep your head when all those around you are losing theirs, its quite possible that you haven't quite grasped the situation." GMTs are cool. They are colourful. They are the Sugar Ray Leonards..... The S...
Kipling 'If'
Joe- one of favorite poems indeed. Yes I have lost touch- my mother thinks so anyway. And she is mostly right. In terms of your boxing analogy I have to take issue with that. Muhammed Ali is perhaps my favorite athelete of all time. Dance like a butterfly...
i don't think so....
.....not under any stretch of the imagination...can a GMT represent the Muhammad Ali of the Rolex range!!! Not even close. Like you, I think Ali represents the "Greatest", and to be in that category, we need to be in Rolex dive watches. The GMT has finess...
I knew
you would take issue with that. Hahahaha. You right, the bakelite is too fragile perhaps. I like the Sugar Ray Leonard analogy too. He was a fantastic boxer. Certainly a compliment in my books.
Big congrates Joe
Sorry i wasnt visiting purist in last 3 weeks due to holiday. Wow.....what a great addition to your already superb collection. I thought this thread must be Nikolas...... But then i saw the author is you. Happy for you mate. Enjoy it. Best Iceman
As i said before
All of my vintage watches came about by chance. I never really Plan or Hunt them vigorously. And i like it this way. I hope that day comes when i meet a lovely 6542. When it happens, you will the the first one i contact. :-))) Iceman
Thanks Iceman....
....yes, I have been following your holiday on Insta....very jealous. I head off quite soon. You seem to have had a great vacation
Yes Joe
My holiday just came to an end .....feeling blessed to be able to spend 26 days with all my immediate Family......all 23 of US. . I think Only God can make it happen, and for that i am very thankful to HIM. Iceman.