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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 379

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT Master", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6542. Produced in the late 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, two time zone, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,025

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, red and black graduated revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours. D. black with radium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radium-coated 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 siged. Diam. 38 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized
Movement: 3

Good
Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 6542.This is the first version of the GMT models without the crown-guard system. This reference was produced between 1954 and 1959 in stainless steel and in 18K gold.