Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 13, 2016
LOT 485
ROLEX REF. 6542 GMT BAKELITE BEZEL STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual", "Gmt-Master, Officially Certified Chronometer", case no. 356127, Ref. 6542. Made in 1958. Very fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch, with date, 24-hour bezel and hand with a stainless steel Rolex riveted Ref. 7206 bracelet.
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
HKD 320,000 - 480,000 / USD 41,000 - 61,000
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. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1035, 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |