IXDAO 6542 Vintage GMT 904L DivervsRGM Watches Model 500 GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

IXDAO 6542 Vintage GMT 904L Diver at true scale

6542 Vintage GMT 904L Diver

RGM Watches Model 500 GMT at true scale

Model 500 GMT

Diameter

38mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

13.5mm

11.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$339

lowest

$4,450

Movement

Seiko NH34

ETA 2893-2

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
ETA 2893-2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$339
$4,450
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

IXDAO 6542 Vintage GMT 904L Diver

The IXDAO 6542 Vintage 38MM NH34 GMT 904L Automatic Dive Watch is praised for its 38mm size, 904L steel construction, and sapphire bezel. Owners highlight details like longer lugs, a thinner mid-case, drilled lugs, and a well-regarded bracelet, with some considering its proportions and polish superior to other 6542 homages. The Pepsi bezel is noted for visual accuracy, and the fauxtina lume is a divisive but appreciated element for some. One owner found the dial text "silly." On balance, owners rate the IXDAO 6542 Vintage 38MM NH34 GMT 904L Automatic Dive Watch highly for its vintage-inspired dimensions and material choices.

RGM Watches Model 500 GMT

Owners widely praise the RGM Watches Model 500 GMT for its comfortable wearability, with one owner noting it wears smaller than its 51mm lug-to-lug, and another finding the fit perfect. The green dial color exceeded expectations for one owner, who also highlighted the clean brushed finish and superb deployment clasp. Reviewers describe it as a well-executed sports watch for travellers, featuring a matte black dial and a bi-directional GMT bezel. The watch is also noted for its hand-engine-turned dials and Breguet numerals, with one owner suggesting it may be a unique piece from the only true American watchmaker. One owner expressed concern over the lack of color on the bezel. Some question RGM's pricing in the $15-23k range compared to other high-end brands. Overall, owners rate the RGM Watches Model 500 GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and distinctive American craftsmanship.