Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 137
ROLEX REF. 6542 GMT-MASTER STEEL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified ?, case No.482699, Ref. 6542. Made in 1959. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch, replacement bakelite 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,500 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 10,000
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 minutes divisions, 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, ?Butterfly? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 178 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-54-02 |
Very good Service dial HANDS Service hands |