Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 406
ROLEX REF. 6542, GMT MASTER Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Officially Certified Chronometer," case No.4390866. Ref. 6542. Made circa 1957 and re-cased by Rolex in 1971. Fine and rare, two time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with "roulette" date, revolving blue/red 24-hour bezel and 24-hour hand, in factory replaced case stamped III.71. To be sold without reserve
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,500 / CHF 4,300 - 6,500
Sold: USD 8,400
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and Oyster crown, red and blue graduated bi-directional 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 alternate red/black 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. From The Arman Collection
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8-22 |
Very good Slightly scratched Later original |
Movement: 3-61* |
Good Plating deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-57-71-01 |
Very good Patinated Original later bezel ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |