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Rolex, An Important And Very Rare Yellow Gold GMT-Master, Bakelite Bezel, Ref. 6542, circa 1959. ...
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Description
Rolex, An Important And Very Rare Yellow Gold GMT-Master, Bakelite Bezel, Ref. 6542, circa 1959Case: 38 mm, 18k yellow gold, three body, rare original cognac brown-colored Bakelite bezel, original screw down crown, screw down case back, No. 486453
Dial: rich chocolate brown dial, luminous gold "nipple" and baton indexes, date aperture at 3, gold lettering, luminous gold alpha hands, long slim gold GMT hand
Movement: Rolex caliber 1066, rhodium finish, self-winding, 25 jewels, adjusted to five positions and temperature, DN904269
Band: original 18k gold riveted spring bracelet, polished and brushed, full length, 13 links, deployant clasp with "G" makers mark in an oval frame
Signed: Rolex on the dial, case and movement
Property from a Corpus Christi Estate
Condition Report*:
Type: Rolex, An Important And Very Rare Yellow Gold GMT-Master, Bakelite Bezel, Ref. 6542, circa 1959
Dial: rich chocolate brown dial, luminous gold "nipple" and baton indexes, date aperture at 3, gold lettering
Hands: luminous gold alpha hands, long slim gold GMT hand
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #No. 486453
Case Info: three body, rare original cognac brown-colored Bakelite bezel, original screw down crown, screw down case back
Case Width: 38 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 1066, rhodium finish, self-winding, 25 jewels, adjusted to five positions and temperature, DN904269
Band: original 18k gold riveted spring bracelet, polished and brushed, full length, 13 links, deployant clasp with "G" makers mark in an oval frame
Condition: It is without a doubt that this timepiece ranks among the finest, most well preserved examples of this legendary reference. The timepiece features an all original bezel, strong case showing minimal wear, ultra-rich deep colored dial, unblemished movement with finish preserved as new, and a tight, very fine gold expansion band. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy,
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Dial: rich chocolate brown dial, luminous gold "nipple" and baton indexes, date aperture at 3, gold lettering
Hands: luminous gold alpha hands, long slim gold GMT hand
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #No. 486453
Case Info: three body, rare original cognac brown-colored Bakelite bezel, original screw down crown, screw down case back
Case Width: 38 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 1066, rhodium finish, self-winding, 25 jewels, adjusted to five positions and temperature, DN904269
Band: original 18k gold riveted spring bracelet, polished and brushed, full length, 13 links, deployant clasp with "G" makers mark in an oval frame
Condition: It is without a doubt that this timepiece ranks among the finest, most well preserved examples of this legendary reference. The timepiece features an all original bezel, strong case showing minimal wear, ultra-rich deep colored dial, unblemished movement with finish preserved as new, and a tight, very fine gold expansion band. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy,
Auction Info
2021 November 17 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5526 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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