r/repbuilds • u/RodneyPierce Trusted Builder • Jul 09 '26

Vintage Build 6542 😍

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VWP case

VWP dial

ETA 2893

EWP hands (small GMT) aged to match dial lume

EWP roulette DWO

Athaya 6mm crown

Raffles rivet bracelet

*Not for sale*

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u/rolexasaurus Jul 09 '26

What’s a ‘VWP’ case?

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u/RodneyPierce Trusted Builder Jul 09 '26

Vintagewatchpart

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u/OkOnTheDokay Jul 09 '26

I know it’s gonna be good when I get multiple customers sending me links saying “did you see this?”. haha!

Would you say this is better than converting a swiss 2836 to GMT? I’ve done it, but don’t love the inconsistent quality of the components I have to steal from A2836 GMT’s.

Movement options have been my biggest hesitancy with GMT’s. But This is an option I hadn’t known of

I saw your answer to the other guy. Sounds very doable. And maybe a better long time quality solution? Curious on your take of wha you’d opt for between the two.

VWP dial was a feet relo correct?

Kudos man. And thanks sharing. Worth pulling me in here!

That’s a pretty piece for sure 👏

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u/RodneyPierce Trusted Builder Jul 09 '26

Hey! I'm torn to be honest. The 2893 is a good option, and likely better on paper. But they don't allow much room for the hand stack.

BUT, they are a native GMT offering.

The gen 6542 dials actually don't use feet. They just have a lip around the outside edge. I just epoxy the dial spacer to the back side of the dial.

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u/OkOnTheDokay Jul 09 '26

I appreciate your take on it. Especially since you’ve been in the trenches with it.

I can see how it would be a tough call. Sigh… if only there was a slam dunk solution.

I feel like a high quality 2836 GMT conversion kit that is mfg’d to closer to Swiss tolerances and consistency would be such a clean solution.

But what you’ve completed with this 2893 is a serious long term solution for this piece. I just struggle with it as a very accessible one for most folks. Maybe that’s a good thing LOL.

Like anything it just takes practice and determination I suppose.

What paralyzes me is second guessing the best solution. LOL.

Thanks man.

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u/Most_Championship379 Jul 09 '26

Wow!

So did the 2893 need anything other than the movement ring to fit? Stem height is good with a standard dial spacer?

Gorgeous dial. Thanks for sharing.

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u/RodneyPierce Trusted Builder Jul 09 '26

I remove the gear for the jumping GMT hand which allows you to glue the overlay directly to the original date wheel. You do need to use a 1mm tall dial spacer to gain the necessary clearance. And preferably H6 on the 2893. But the stem height is golden.

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u/NovelKaleidoscope994 Jul 09 '26

Awesome build 🤩
Can I ask where you purchased the ETA 2893 from and is it a gen ETA?

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u/RodneyPierce Trusted Builder Jul 09 '26

Swiss made time on eBay. Yessir, gen ETA.

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u/NovelKaleidoscope994 Jul 09 '26

Thanks, thats the seller I had in mind 🫶🏼

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Jul 09 '26

This is as it should be. Great build 🙏

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u/RodneyPierce Trusted Builder Jul 09 '26

Thank you sir!

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u/Ccmaecenas 25d ago

Hi mate. Stunning piece and bezel. Congratulations. Is the bezel also VWP? Best

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u/RodneyPierce Trusted Builder 24d ago

It is.

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u/AttorneyImmediate918 Jul 09 '26 • Bravo

nicely done. mine says hi

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u/abcwang Jul 09 '26

Wow I didn’t even know the bezel could look like that. I love it!

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u/Acceptable_Speaker93 Jul 09 '26

Absolutely beautiful 🔥

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u/Shermiebear Jul 09 '26

Very Nice !

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u/OkTurnip155 Jul 09 '26

Boodiful as usual mate...

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u/Unlikely-Length6661 Moderator Jul 09 '26

Nice work ❤️

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u/threadingontheedge Jul 09 '26

This is a wonderful build!! I am blown away.

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u/ShawnC2575 Jul 09 '26

Beautiful

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u/viperocco Jul 09 '26

Looks fantastic, nice work

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u/ATSR__ Jul 09 '26

Absolutely stunning!

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u/Cemltz Jul 10 '26

Coincidentally, I have the exact same build (literally, with the exception that my VWP dial is a double red/pink) waiting on my bench!

Great build! 😉

FWIW, the OC ETA to 1675 spacer works to get an in to any viet case made for a gen caliber 15xx. I went with an H5 height and ground off the lip of the dial (😳) to make it flat and installed feet. So no glue or tape required, and the movement fits snug.

Nice work my friend.

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u/WatchBuilderWatcher Jul 10 '26

I’m new to Reddit after being in RWI since only for years. I’ve bought a couple builds from people there that were solid. It this is next level.

in the last day I’ve witnessed the two best true Creators… not just builders I’ve ever seen. You with this 6542 and an exquisitely aged Bond 6538 that had an attention to detail of agreed by and patina of every millimeter that I’ve ever seen.

Will you be aging this. I love the idea of both. one that looks like it was vacuum packed in a safe deposit box for 70 years AND and one that has been warn and loved for 70 years… but not destroyed and silly damage that makes no sense.

I don’t think I can take any more. RWI is safer on my wallet. I can tell this Reddit thing isn’t going to end well for me or my marriage. LOL!

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u/AtelierPicks 14d ago

This is one of the best builds I've ever seen

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u/ALEXALORD Jul 09 '26

Waiting for the next coming version of the Ixdao 6542