$5,520
"Perspex Bezel" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT-Master", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6542. Produced in 1957. Fine and rare, two-time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, 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 bi-directional revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, crystal with "cyclops" lens. Black with radium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Radium-coated "skeleton" hands. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-12-01