IXDAO 6542 Vintage GMT 904L DivervsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT
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Measurements
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6542 Vintage GMT 904L Diver
Blacktip 200m GMT
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$339
lowest
$549
Movement
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH34
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's rock-solid bracelet and great bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly and is unavailable from the brand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirability, evidenced by its rapid sell-out status.
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