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My Grail Rolex GMT 6542 Red has Arrived

noelekal
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You are to be congratulated on acquiring your grail. It certainly was a worthwhile pursuit as it looks very appealing.


I had to search for the GMT 6542 albino Pan Am in order to see one and learn about it.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/Albino-GMT-Master-6542

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What a beautiful watch. It's nice that you wear it
I imagine it cost the price of a small house, but it would be a shame for it to be locked away in a safe for investment purposes and not enjoyed.
 
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What a beautiful watch. It's nice that you wear it
I imagine it cost the price of a small house, but it would be a shame for it to be locked away in a safe for investment purposes and not enjoyed.

Thanks. That for me is the fun part of vintage watch collecting, wearing and enjoying them to the max.
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Ok...now that I've regained consciousness, may I ask if you are going to wear it? If so, I what circumstances? I would fully understand if it would be kept in a safe place but given the fragility of the bezel insert and the overall value of a piece like this....I'm curious.

Cheers,
 
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noelekal noelekal
You are to be congratulated on acquiring your grail. It certainly was a worthwhile pursuit as it looks very appealing.


I had to search for the GMT 6542 albino Pan Am in order to see one and learn about it.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/Albino-GMT-Master-6542

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You know that this watch is marred in controversy? Rolex never acknowledged producing such a dial and although many features point to authenticity, other features point to replica or non-original. Still a fascinating and mysterious watch....
 
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And my apologies to the OP, I had no intent to hijack his post of his marvellous acquisition. Perhaps, continue the conversation on the Pan Am in a different post..

Cheers,
 
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Faz Faz
Ok...now that I've regained consciousness, may I ask if you are going to wear it? If so, I what circumstances? I would fully understand if it would be kept in a safe place but given the fragility of the bezel insert and the overall value of a piece like this....I'm curious.

Cheers,


I don’t intend for my watches to be safe queens. This watch will be used occasionally like the rest in my collection.
 
erpin9
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Faz Faz
And my apologies to the OP, I had no intent to hijack his post of his marvellous acquisition. Perhaps, continue the conversation on the Pan Am in a different post..

Cheers,

No problem. I also heard of albino 1675 GMT’s given to Pan Am executives. Another mystery I suppose?
 
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Faz Faz
You know that this watch is marred in controversy? Rolex never acknowledged producing such a dial and although many features point to authenticity, other features point to replica or non-original. Still a fascinating and mysterious watch....
Well, Omega does not acknowledge speedmaster 105.003 with blue dial either but they do exist 😉
 
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Beautiful watch and congrats. I remember reading about nice replica bezels being made for those so that they can be worn without worry while the original bezel can be kept safe.
I seem to recall @Dre got one?
 
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Beautiful watch and congrats. I remember reading about nice replica bezels being made for those so that they can be worn without worry while the original bezel can be kept safe.
I seem to recall @Dre got one?

You can find them on Ebay. Its a good idea if I decide to use the watch more often.
 
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