Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 271
Ref. 6542, GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer,Officially Certified," Ref. 6542. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 7,800 - 12,000 / CHF 12,000 - 18,000
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: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-33-01 |
Good Restored HANDS Original |