Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 239
ROLEX REF 6542 GMT-MASTER STEEL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified ?, case No.212483, Ref. 6542. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch, with 24-hour after-market bezel and insert and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
HKD 100,000 - 150,000 / USD 13,000 - 20,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minutes/ seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous gilt 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, index regulator, ?Butterfly? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-7 |
Fair Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |