Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Mar 21, 2020
LOT 267
ROLEX, REF. 6542, GMT-MASTER TROPICAL GILT DIAL BAKELITE BEZEL, STEEL
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
USD 41,000 - 61,000 / HKD 320,000 - 475,000
Sold: CHF 51,250
Very fine and extremely rare stainless steel, self-winding, two time zone wristwatch, tropical gilt dial with date and an added original bakelite bezel.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10 |
Very good Patinated |
Brand Rolex
Model GMT-Master
Reference Ref. 6542
Year Circa 1959
Bracelet stainless steel Jubilee folded bracelet with deployant clasp 2.65/ endlinks 555
Numbers 482597
Caliber 1065
Dimensions 40 mm.
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Box, additional bakelite bezel, instruction booklet and Rolex passeport
Notes
Created in collaboration with PAN AM pilots in 1954, Rolex introduced its first dual time zone watch, the GMT-Master Reference 6542 to help pilots better keep track of multiple time zones. It was developed on the basis of a regular Turn-O-Graph Reference 6202. The differences were a different bezel and a modified movement. The first version of Reference 6542 had a bakelite bezel insert with abundant presence of radium.
This example, made in 1959, is one of the most stunning pieces appeared on the market, preserved in beautiful conditions, accompanied with an original bakelite bezel.
This example, made in 1959, is one of the most stunning pieces appeared on the market, preserved in beautiful conditions, accompanied with an original bakelite bezel.