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New York, Oct 17, 2008
LOT 64
Ref. 6542, GMT-Master - Perspex Bezel Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 6542. Made in 1959. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steelwristwatchwith date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel RolexOyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.
USD 27,000 - 34,000
EUR 19,000 - 24,000 / CHF 30,000 - 38,000
Sold: USD 26,400
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01-06 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original HANDS Partially replaced |