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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 171

?Perspex Bezel? Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT Master", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6542. Produced in the late 1950s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, two time-zone, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with date, three hands, brown and black bezel and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

HKD 30,000 - 45,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,700 / USD 3,800 - 5,800

Sold: HKD 34,500

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated brown and black revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours. D. black with tritium-coated round, bâton and triangular indexes, "Cyclops" aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "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. 38 mm.Approx. overall length 210 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 38 - 02

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.