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Rolex, Rare Ref. 6542 NCG GMT-Master, 18k Gold, Circa 1959
Case: 38 mm, 18k yellow gold, three body, screw down back and crown, bronze bezel with gold 24 hour numerals, No. 424280
Dial: brown/bronze with gilt lettering and minute marks, luminous gold triangle, baton and "nipple" markers, luminous gold alpha hands, small arrow 24 hour hand
Movement: Rolex Cal. 1065, rhodium finish, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions and temperature
Band: leather, plated buckle
Signed: Rolex on case, dial, movement

This lot is presented at auction for the first time. It comes directly from the family of the original owner




Condition Report*: Type: Rolex, Rare Ref. 6542 NCG GMT-Master, 18k Gold, Circa 1959
Signed: Rolex on case, dial, movement
Model: Ref. 6542
Dial: brown/bronze with gilt lettering and minute marks, luminous gold triangle, baton and "nipple" markers
Hands: luminous gold alpha hands, small arrow 24 hour hand
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #No. 424280
Case Info: three body, screw down back and crown, bronze bezel with gold 24 hour numerals
Case Width: 38 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Rolex Cal. 1065, rhodium finish, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions and temperature
Band: leather, plated buckle
Circa: 1950's
Condition: The dial presents in very fine condition. Luminous material later added to the GMT pointer. The case is good with signs of wear and polishing commensurate to age. Case back is lightly engraved "Mom 6-7-88, Dad 10-15-88". 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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Auction Dates
June, 2020
9th Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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Sold on Jun 9, 2020 for: $45,000.00
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