Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 511
ROLEX REF 6542 GMT BAKELITE BEZEL DARK CHOCHOLATE DIAL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual", "Gmt-Master, Officially Certified Chronometer", case no.322013, Ref. 6542. Made in 1957. Very fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch, with date, 24-hour bezel and hand.
CHF 22,000 - 32,000
HKD 180,000 - 265,000 / USD 23,500 - 34,000
Sold: CHF 30,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, screw down case back and crown, crystal with Cyclops lens. Dark chocolate with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. 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, butterfly rotor, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |