Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 372

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT-Mas-ter", Officially Certified Chronometer, No. 3019, Ref. 6542. Produced in the late 1950's, the present watch was sold on December 12, 1967.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, two time zone, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

HKD 26,000 - 30,000

EUR 3,800 - 4,300 / USD 3,300 - 3,800

Sold: HKD 39,100

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, crystal with "Cyclops" lens.D. black with radium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands, "Flèche" red hand for the second time-zone. 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. 38 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.Accompanied by a guarantee certificate.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01

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.