13,225 CHF
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "GMT Mas-ter", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6542. Produced in the late 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, two time zone, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with a stain-less steel Jubilé bracelet. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, brown and black graduated revolving bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours. black with radium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclops" 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 signed.Diam. 38 mm. Notes Approx. overall length 190 mm.Ref. 6542.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:
2002-11-16
