Forte dei Marmi Auction
Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022
LOT 165
ROLEX
REF. 6542, GMT-MASTER, BAKELITE BEZEL, CHAPTER RING BROWN DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD
REF. 6542, GMT-MASTER, BAKELITE BEZEL, CHAPTER RING BROWN DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 80,000 - 160,000
USD 85,000 - 170,000 / HKD 670,000 - 1,340,000 / CHF 84,000 - 168,000
An exceptional self-winding 18K yellow gold second time zone indicator
wristwatch with chapter ring brown dial and bakelite bezel.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model GMT-Master
Reference 6542
Year Circa 1956
Movement No. N837332
Case No. 186415
Bracelet Brown leather strap with Rolex tongue buckle
Caliber 1030
Dimensions 40 mm
Weight 63 gr. (approx.)
Signature Dial, case and movement
Notes
Instantly recognisable for its colorful bezel, the
history of the Rolex GMT starts in the 50s when, in
North America there was an increasing number of
transatlantic flights.
During that time, the Pan-American airlines was looking for an extremely reliable tool watch that would allow its pilots to keep track of two different time zones in a clear and easy way.
As the reference 6542 was considered a “tool watch” the majority were cased in stainless steel, with very few examples of the first generation models cased in gold.
One of the most notable features of the present lot is the dark red/brown-colored Bakelite bezel.
The date disc has also developed a cream color which perfectly matches with the patina on lumes and hands.
The charm and beauty of the present Rolex is timeless as well as its rarity, especially in these conditions.
During that time, the Pan-American airlines was looking for an extremely reliable tool watch that would allow its pilots to keep track of two different time zones in a clear and easy way.
As the reference 6542 was considered a “tool watch” the majority were cased in stainless steel, with very few examples of the first generation models cased in gold.
One of the most notable features of the present lot is the dark red/brown-colored Bakelite bezel.
The date disc has also developed a cream color which perfectly matches with the patina on lumes and hands.
The charm and beauty of the present Rolex is timeless as well as its rarity, especially in these conditions.