$5,520
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT-Master", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6542. Produced in the late 1950's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, two-time zone, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, red and black graduated revolving bezel for the second timezone in 24 hours, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. black with radium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" radium-coated 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.Dial, case and movement siged.Diam. 39 mm. Notes This is the first version of the GMT models without the crown-guard system. This reference was produced between 1954 and 1959 in stainless steel and in 18K gold.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-03-19
