Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 01, 2004
LOT 24
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT-Master", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6542. Produced in 1958. Fine and rare, two-time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date.
USD 6,500 - 7,500
EUR 5,000 - 6,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, red and blue graduated bi-directional 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. Radium coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |