Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 346
ROLEX REF 6542 GMT BAKELITE BEZEL TROPICAL DIAL STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual", "Gmt-Master, superlative Chronometer officially certified", case no. 381384, ref. 6542. Made in 1957. Very fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch, 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex jubile bracelet.
CHF 35,000 - 55,000
HKD 280,000 - 440,000 / USD 35,000 - 55,000
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. 1066, 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: 2-10-55-01-05 |
Very good Patinated Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |