Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 76
ROLEX REF. 6542 GMT-MASTER Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified ", case No. 212483, Ref. 6542. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.
CHF 6,000 - 8,500
USD 6,500 - 9,300 / EUR 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 7,500
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 gilt 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, index regulator, "Butterfl y" rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 170 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-28 |
Very good Replacements |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-23-01 |
Good Later HANDS Original |